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Aurora & Nova

Posted on by Rachel Shen
Meet adorable sisters, Aurora and Nova. They are estimated to have been born early to mid-August 2017. These girls were originally supposed to become snake food, however, the snake owner had a last minute change of heart and could no longer bear to watch them killed and eaten by her snakes. Thankfully, she reached out to the rescue. Despite everything they have been through, Aurora and Nova are extremely well-socialized. As with ALL babies, they don't really enjoy being held, but they are...
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Peppa & Salt

Posted on by Rachel Shen
Meet rambunctious and active sisters Peppa & Salt. These fun-loving girls are an estimated 4-5 months old and still have a ton of growing and learning to do. They were surrendered to the SPCA as their previous home says they didn't have enough time for them. These girls are extremely curious, friendly, and are just a little unsure about being picked up. Once they are out though, it's all about fun and games. They will crawl all over you and aren't shy at all! If you think you have the t...
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Quinn

Posted on by Kaitlynne-Rae
Quinn was previously a huge bully. He hated all other rats with a passion and even viciously attacked his cagemate. Thankfully, he was surrendered to the Ottawa Pet Rat Rescue. After a neuter, lots of love, and tons of patience, Quinn has now found his perfect home: right between a pair of lovely ladies. This sweet boy is certainly living life to the fullest!
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Nelly

Posted on by Kaitlynne-Rae
Nelly was one of the 4 French girls originally rescued from a Montreal pet store where they were about to become used as feeders. After living a full life with a gaggle of other girls in a Princess-themed Critter Nation, Nelly is now a grouchy, but content old lady, getting spoiled and taking up all of her human mom's attention.
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Molly, Maggie & Mr. Moo

Posted on by Kaitlynne-Rae
Meet Mr. Moo, Maggie and Molly, three of the most adorable and friendly rats you will ever meet. Poor Mr. Moo was found trying to survive outside. He was infested by a huge bot fly larva, then later had to recover from a massive abscess in his side and groin. Just when we thought he had found his perfect home, the hormones kicked in, and Mr. Moo had to be separated while he waited for a neuter. Now much calmer, Mr. Moo lives with two of the Blonde sisters, Maggie and Molly who were surrendered a...
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Louie, Franklin & Gamer

Posted on by Kaitlynne-Rae
Franklin was a rescue from a Kjiji Ottawa ad. The photo that was provided by his previous 'owner' showed a tiny hamster cage with a sickly looking rat curled up inside. We knew we had to go and get him. Now he lives in a big cage with other boy ratty friends, and life is great! Louie was surrendered by his previous owners after they decided they had no more time to care for him. His back and sides were solid with scabs and clumps of his fur were missing everywhere from the worst mite infestation...
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Lisa & Sandrine

Posted on by Kaitlynne-Rae
Meet Lia & Sandrine who have moved from Ottawa to a beautiful house with a lovely couple in Val-Des-Monts Quebec. With their decked out double Critter Nation and chicken sisters, these two girls are being spoiled and cherished. They spend evenings running around and settling in to cuddle on the couch with their human mom and dad. A sweet and relaxing life!
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Marshmellow & Zarena

Posted on by Kaitlynne-Rae
Marshmellow & Zarena came to us as a group of five girls surrendered when their human parent was caught off guard when she purchased 3 rats from a pet store - and all wound up being pregnant. They're well socialized, gorgeous girls who were adopted within four days of coming to the rescue and are already settled into their new, fantastic, home.
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Caleese

Posted on by Kaitlynne-Rae
This little darling came to us from an intake pound called Auberg Zen in Laval QC. They give them 30 days at the pound. If they are not picked up by an adopter or another shelter, they are euthanized... She is so friendly, energetic, and brave! She loves exploring and getting into mischief - as well as visiting all the other rats in the rescue. She is also here to stay - she's managed to wriggle her cute little face deep into Rachel's heart, so has been given her forever home permanently with Ra...
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Cleo

Posted on by Kaitlynne-Rae
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 for rats. She has since blossomed into one of the alpha rats at her adoptive mom Karen's home and is soaking in all the love and attention a rat could ask for along with her two other cage mates.
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Kit & Skittles

Posted on by Kaitlynne-Rae
Kit & Skittles were surrendered by a well-meaning family who simply could not keep them due to allgergies. These two boys were inseperable yet had very different personalities. While Skittles was friendly and a little shy, Kit was defensive and tended to resort to biting when scared or nervous. These boys garnered quite a bit of attention due to Skittles beautiful markings, but potential adopters were put-off by Kit. Finally, along came their rat-dad, who was ready to love them and care for them...
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Ivy & Rue

Posted on by Kaitlynne-Rae
Sweet Ivy & Rue are a mother and daughter pair originally rescued from the Valleyfields SPCA. They are now living comfortably together with a family of animal-loving vets! These sweet girls are still a bit scared and unsure about people and our hands, but their new family will love them and work with them. Hooray for wonderful families!
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Elly & Ingrid

Posted on by Kaitlynne-Rae
It can be said that Elly (left) & Ingrid were a pair made in rattie heaven. Both of these older girls had lost their previous cage-mates and were lonely. They accepted each other almost immediately and now live in a spacial Critter Nation together. Their mom is a loving parent who not only dotes on them, but will go the extra mile to make sure her girls are healthy and happy. Elly was definitely one of the lucky ones - she lived to a ripe old age of 3.5 years!
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Lily, Lilea & Grace

Posted on by Kaitlynne-Rae
Of 8 nearly identical blonde sisters, Lily and Grace (above) were lucky enough to find a wonderful forever home. They now play and frolic with their auntie Lila (below) and their human family. Thank you to the family who opened their hearts and home to giving these girls a wonderful life - after all - no family is complete without a group of licky, fun-loving rats!
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May

Posted on by Kaitlynne-Rae
Little May was named after the month she was found. Believe it or not, she was found in a small cardboard box in a Tim Horton's parking lot. An employee at Tim Horton's went out for a break, and noticed the box sitting out back. We're so glad she looked inside! May now lives with other ratty friends and still has a bit of a wild girl attitude.
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Harley & Gimli

Posted on 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!
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