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

Rasputin, Peter and Kenny (adoption pending)

Rasputin, Peter and Kenny (adoption pending)

This adorable trio are actually a dad (Rasputin) and his two sons! We estimate the dad was born s...
Gracie and Bella

Gracie and Bella

These sisters are the daughters of Nessie and Stella. We know that they were born on Dec. 28, 2025. ...
Micra, Vixi, Astro & Mori

Micra, Vixi, Astro & Mori

These sisters were born at the rescue on July 12, 2026. Their mom was dumped outside while pregnant,...

Fosters Needed

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Happy Endings

Faye and Vivian have been adopted together to join a new friend named Ruby. The three of them live in a custom made habitat made from a huge...
Faye & Vivian
Meet Tolbot & Shylock, two baby baby who were born in early October 2016. These two were born and kept in a tiny hamster cage, 8″x10″ wide a...
Tolbot & Shylock
Meet Toby & Ben. Probably the most adorable, active, puppy-like rats you will ever meet. When Toby and Ben are excited to see people they wi...
Toby & Ben
Sweet ladies Scarlet and Fitzgerald were surrendered to the Rescue after their previous owner unfortunately could not longer take care of th...
Scarlet & Fitzgerald
Meet Bebop and Snapdragon, two boys closely bonded that came from different situations. Bepop was at a shelter, living in a tiny hamster ...
Snapdragon & Bepop
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