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

Lightning Bolt & Thunder

Lightning Bolt & Thunder

This sweet pair of boys were surrendered to the Rescue when their previous owner unfortunately encou...
Orca, Topper & Huntley (adoption pending)

Orca, Topper & Huntley (adoption pending)

This adorable trio of brothers are the result of an oops litter when their previous owner kept both ...
Merlin & Gandalf (adoption pending)

Merlin & Gandalf (adoption pending)

These two senior boys are estimated to be over a year old. It is unfortunately difficult to tell exa...

Fosters Needed

Donations Matter

Happy Endings

Meet Desdemona & Beatrice, two baby girls who were born in early October 2016. These two were born and kept in a tiny hamster cage, 8″x10″ w...
Desdemona & Beatrice
Update: Orpinton was adopted with 2 other boys, Frizzel and Orloff instead! Fisher and Bantom are still looking for a home as a pair. Mee...
Fisher & Bantom
If you're looking for the sweetest boys in town, look no further! Tokey and Titchy were surrendered to the Rescue when their previous hum...
Tokey & Titchy
This adorable mother-daughter trio are perfect in every way! We were told Mabel (mother), is about 1.5 years old, but we sincerely think ...
Mabel, Jasmine and Amelia
These two girls, formerly of litter surrendered from Hawksbury, are lucky to have found a loving home where they are loved, spoiled and get ...
Pippea & Moose
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