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

Lilum & Calla

Lilum & Calla

Meet twin sisters Lilum and Calla. They are nearly identical in appearance, with dumbo ears, the sof...
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. ...

Fosters Needed

Donations Matter

Happy Endings

Juniper (black) & Willow are looking for a forever home together! These two girls are members of the group of rats and babies we took in ...
Juniper & Willow
Polaris & Comet are two adventurous baby brothers looking for a loving home together. Both boys rush to the door of the cage when you walk b...
Polaris & Comet
Cleo was one of 6 rats we were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to rescue from a Gatineau pound who was not properly set up to care ...
Cleo
Meet adorable, friendly, super curious brothers, Bruno and Jack. They absolutely love each other, and their human companions as well. Bru...
Bruno & Jack
Meet sisters, Sammy & Lisa. You will not find a more friendly or adorable pair anywhere else. These girls LOVE to run in their wheel, so...
Sammy & Lisa
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