2026 Calendars
2026 Calendars

The Ottawa Pet Rat Rescue 2026 calendar is here! (more…)

Rat Greeting Card/Birthday Card Set
Rat Greeting Card/Birthday Card Set

We are so excited to announce this small fundraising project / collaboration with our talented friend and illustrator, Eleanor Stewart.
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Homes Needed
Homes Needed

Could you use some furry love in your life?
We have some friends that will make your day.
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Rat Mythbusters!
Rat Mythbusters!

Are rats really the smelly, disease ridden vermin society makes them out to be? We don’t think so, here’s why.
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Welcome to Ottawa Pet Rat Rescue!

Welcome to Ottawa Pet Rat Rescue!

For a long time, we have seen the need for an official, registered pet rat rescue in Ottawa. We are now proud and excited to have our dream realized! Whether it's finding a new loving home for a rat in need, or giving advice about health, diet and behaviour to a rat-parent, we hope to make a positive difference in the lives of pet rats. Please visit our website often to see what events were are planning, who is waiting for a forever home, and what fun ratty news we'd like to share. We welcome all comments and questions.

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Available Rats

Koetje & Mouwtje

Koetje & Mouwtje

Sisters Koetje and Mouwtje were born on Aug. 11, 2025. They were part of an accidental oops litter w...
Magda, Misty and Molly

Magda, Misty and Molly

Sisters Magda, Misty and Molly were born on Aug. 11, 2025. They were part of an accidental oops litt...
Ozzie (neutered) & Onyx (Surgery Hold)

Ozzie (neutered) & Onyx (Surgery Hold)

Brothers Ozzie and Onyx are estimated to be born at the beginning of October 2025. They are the resu...

Fosters Needed

Donations Matter

Happy Endings

Meet brothers, Ullysses & Ajax. These two are estimated to have been born in July of 2020. Both are extremely curious and friendly and don't...
Ullysses & Ajax
They are the perfect pair, but also perfect opposites. While Squiggles can never get enough of out-time, and never gets tired of running all...
Gideon & Squiggles
Below are some words from their foster family: Serena is just like her name; sweet and calm. She likes to find a warm spot to nap and is ...
Serena & Venus
Ruby and Bee were surrendered by someone who had two accidental litters, resulting in many unwanted rats. These adorable 5 month old girls a...
Ruby & Bee
Sisters Mona & Selena were born some time between June and July of 2020 when a girl brought home a pair of pet rats from a store without rea...
Mona & Selena
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