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

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,...
Nessie & Stella

Nessie & Stella

Sweet ladies Nessie and Stella were accidentally bred when they themselves were still babies. Combin...
Pintel & Rigetti (adoption pending)

Pintel & Rigetti (adoption pending)

This adorable pair are brothers who were born as a result of an oops litter when their previous owne...

Fosters Needed

Donations Matter

Happy Endings

Meet Innogen & Helena, two baby girls who were born in early October 2016. These two were born and kept in a tiny hamster cage, 8"x10" wide ...
Innogen & Helena
Paris and Fidji are estimated to be born some time in July of 2022 making them approximately 1 year 6 months old. Both of them were purchase...
Paris and Fidji
Earl & Bernie are two sweethearts whom we estimate are 7-10 months old. Although they are not brothers, they were raised together and get al...
Earl & Bernie
Meet Rufus and his two sons, Neil & Riley. These three boys (along with their mom and sister - Chico and Picco) were dumped at the SPCA Mont...
Rufus, Neil & Riley
Pomme and Canelle were part of a group of 13 baby rats who were dumped outside in a Brockville cemetery. Due to sheer coincidence, a kind co...
Pomme & Canelle
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