Nimbus & Smudge

Posted on September 5, 2014October 19, 2014 by Kaitlynne-Rae

Nimbus and Smudge are two of the original 7 French boys saved from a Montreal pet store where they were about to be used as feeders. Instead, they are now living a spoiled life with their wonderful new parents and two older canine siblings. If only all ratties were so lucky to get a second chance at life!

Harley & Gimli

Posted on August 23, 2014September 6, 2014 by Kaitlynne-Rae

These 2 friendly, perfectlty socialized boys are found their forever home together. They are well-behaved, liter-trained, and full of beans and youthful energy. At only 7-8 months old, they are almost full-grown and are going to be hefty cuddle bugs once they reach their full size. Their two other brothers have also been adopted. Yay for lifelong snuggles and cuddles!

Mascouche Surrender

Posted on August 21, 2014October 19, 2014 by Kaitlynne-Rae

On July 25th, 2014, OPRATs was contacted about 22 rats at risk of being killed by a breeder in Mascouche, near Montreal, who had been reported by local authorities and was being ordered to stop all breeding. We had until July 27th to get those rats out, otherwise, they would be used as feeders. Now, with most of them safely in Ottawa, we have found out that the majority of the females are in fact, pregnant. With no vets in Ottawa who are willing to spay rats, we have been forced to move these...

Karissa’s Girls

Posted on August 21, 2014September 15, 2015 by Kaitlynne-Rae

These 5 gorgeous sisters and their dumbo-eared mom is looking for a loving home in pairs, trios, or even larger groups. Would you like a few fuzzy faces to warm your day?

Hugo & Bigby

Posted on August 21, 2014November 29, 2014 by Kaitlynne-Rae

These two sweet, young boys are active, curious, extremely friendly. Hugo is a gorgeous agouti blazed, while Bigby is a Himalayan with a delicate, almost feminine face. These two boys are extremely bonded to each other and were adopted as a pair to a lovely family where they are settling in quite well! Hugo has even learned a few tricks!