In New Brunswick, Canada, a mouse was found passed out on a pile of cannabis leaves after repeatedly nibbling on a resident’s plants. Colin Sullivan, who witnessed the mouse munching daily, eventually placed it in a cage to recover. After six days, the “stoned” mouse—dubbed a rodent on the road to redemption—was released back into the wild.
Sullivan documented the mouse’s “rehab” journey on Facebook, complete with puns and support, earning viral attention with hundreds of thousands of shares. Many praised his humor and kindness, while others resonated with his message about recovery—Sullivan himself is sober and credited his wife for helping him stay that way.
Cannabis is legal in New Brunswick for adults 19+, but public use and overconsumption can still lead to unintended consequences—even for mice.