fancy rats

Amy (sponsor me!)

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Sweet, awkward Amy was surrendered to the Rescue by a previous owner who could not afford to take her to see a vet. Amy had unfortunately been living in a small tank on wood shavings her whole life. She had developed respiratory symptoms several months earlier, but her previous owner did not or could not take her to see a vet. Finally, when Amy started to show severe symptoms, including lack of appetite, lethargy and gasping, her previous owner reached out to the Rescue, asking us to save her...
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Grey

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Update March 2021: Unfortunately, both Wraith and Purple had to be euthanized by our veterinarian due to persistent and worsening respiratory disease, leaving Grey the sole survivor from this group. Even so, Grey himself has severe and chronic respiratory disease and requires medication twice a day. His monthly medical bill is about $30. If you would like to help support the Rescue and our continued care of Grey, please visit our Donate Page. This trio of boys came from a previous owne...
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Ellie (sponsor me!)

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Sweet elderly Ellie was surrendered to the rescue covered in lice, with a respiratory infection and initial symptoms of PT (pituitary tumor). We were honestly not even sure if little old Ellie would make it. Miraculously, with the love and care of her foster, plus the right antibioitcs and cabergoline to treat her PT symptoms, Ellie is almost completely back to being a normal rat. She's a little cuddlier than most, and she does sleep a lot, but you would never know that just a few weeks ago, ...
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Murray (sponsor me!)

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Murray is a sweet adult male who was surrendered to us by a well-meaning lady who unfortunately had to move out of the country. This gentle, but awkward boy arrived with severe respiratory infection that was not being treated properly with the right antibiotics. This had unfortunately been going on for over 6 months. Now in the care of the Rescue, one of our most experienced foster homes is doing everything they can to keep Murray healthy and happy. Murray requires daily antibioitcs and...
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Ronnie & Ru

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Meet adorable sisters, Ronnie & Ru. These two fun, quirky girls were estimated to be born around Sept. of 2019. They are inseparable and absolutely love chilling together in their hammocks. They are extremely friendly and well-socialized and came from a home that obviously cared a lot about them, but unfortunately just ended up with too many rats to have the time and resources to provide for them in the long-run. Especially seeing as Ru is hairless, she will need a family that is knowledg...
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Duckie & Dove

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Meet friendly, adorable sisters, Duckie & Dove. These two were born Dec. 28, 2019, and have been handled since the day they were born. Unfortunately, their breeder ended up with too many rats, and decided she would stop breeding and get rid of about half her rats. Duckie & Dove need a home where they will have lots of space, toys, and plenty of time outside of their cage to interact with their humans where they can live out the rest of their lives together. If you are interested in adop...
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Primrose, Maggie & Pearl

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Are you looking for the perfect trio of beautiful, friendly, and lively girls? Look no further. Meet these sisters who we estimate are about 1 year old. This inseparable trio are perfect for each other, and any family that has lots of love and time to give them. They have been through so much in their short lives, and so we're looking for that perfect home with holder children, or adults where they will be the family pets and receive all the love and attention they deserve. Personality-wi...
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Arlo & Rene

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These sweet, but slightly shy boys are estimated to be 5-7 months old. They were surrendered by their previous human who was moving and unfortunately didn't appear to have the resources to give them the kind of life they required. Both boys arrived very nervous, not used to handling and extremely skinny. Thankfully, after just 3 weeks with one of our experienced foster homes, they've already come a long way. They are now at a much healthier weight, and have learned to relax and enjoy the ...
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Gordon

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Sweet and independant Gordon has the honor of being the oldest rat currently living at the Rescue. He was surrendered along with 10 other rats at the age of 1-1.5 years old in 2019, and has never been able to get completely healthy. To this day, Gordon requires twice daily doxycycline and prednisone to keep his respiratory infection under control. Good thing is, Gordon LOVES cooked food. He loves rice, pasta, baby food, veggie purees and all sort of human junk food, so getting him to take ...
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Arthur & Henry

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Brothers Arthur and Henry are estimated to be about 1-1.5 years old. Well, you would never guess it based on how active and friendly they are. These funny hairless boys have very contrasting personalities. Why Arthur is brave, curious and outgoing; Henry, is shy and a little reserved. But, with enough patience and treats, you can definitely win them both over. These boys are tightly bonded and need to go to a home together. To apply to give these boys a loving home, please fill out an o...
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Papi, Chaton & Coco

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Meet these 3 adorable boys who are friendly, well-socialized, love to interact with their humans and are all-round, just perfect rats. Coco (beige and white) is definitely the leader of the three. He is mister independent and takes it upon himself to be alpha and to keep the others in line and safe. Papi (brown dumbo) is probably the most chill and cuddly of the three. He's relaxed, he's happy to get cuddles, food and lots of naps. Finally, we have tiny little Chaton who is a few months young...
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Harvey (neutered)

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Meet shy but friendly and curious Harvey. Transferred to us from the Bramptom SPCA as part of an eviction/seizure, Harvey was originally living with his brother, Remy. Unfortunately, they started fighting non-stop, and as a result both boys had to be neutered and separated. Now several weeks after his neuter, Harvey and his brother still aren't getting along, so we decided that it would be best for Harvey to find himself some girlfriends instead. Estimated at around 10-12 months old, Harve...
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Nydia, Azumi & Haven

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Meet this trio of sisters who had a rather interesting start to life, but are now looking for that perfect family to take them in. Nydia (hairless), Azumi (beige) and Haven (black) are estimated to be bout 10 months old. Their previous human unfortunately had to give them up due to health issues, but overall, kept these girls healthy and relatively well-socialized. Of the three, Nydia is the most friendly. She will happily be picked up, and climbs right up into your arms! Azumi, is just a lit...
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Earl & Bernie

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Earl & Bernie are two sweethearts whom we estimate are 7-10 months old. Although they are not brothers, they were raised together and get along just fine. Despite being so much smaller, Earl is actually the slightly more dominant one and is often spotted grooming his much bigger friend. Of the two, Bernie is more laid back and loves people. He will lick your fingers and spend his entire time running around on you or near you. Earl on the other hand is a little bit more reserved. Though he may...
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Peregrin, Meriadoc & Bilbo

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Meet brothers Peregrin, Meriadoc & Bilbo who were born Dec. 30, 2019 and are now looking for that perfect forever home. These babies were born at the Rescue and have been handled since day one. They are extremely friendly and sociable. Since they are still so young, whoever adopts them must be willing to invest in a large cage, a lot of time and love to continuing raising these boys as brave, friendly and healthy rats. Little Bilbo, who was the runt of the litter, seems to have a large...
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Frodo & Samwise

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Meet brothers Frodo and Samwise who were born Dec. 30, 2019 and are now looking for that perfect forever home. These babies were born at the Rescue and have been handled since day one. They are extremely friendly and sociable. Since they are still so young, whoever adopts them must be willing to invest in a large cage, a lot of time and love to continuing raising these boys as brave, friendly and healthy rats. If you think you have what it takes to be the perfect rat guardians, please ...
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Legolas & Gimli

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Meet brothers Legolas and Gimli who were born Dec. 30, 2019 and are now looking for that perfect forever home. These babies were born at the Rescue and have been handled since day one. They are extremely friendly and sociable. Since they are still so young, whoever adopts them must be willing to invest in a large cage, a lot of time and love to continuing raising these boys as brave, friendly and healthy rats. If you think you have what it takes to be the perfect rat guardians, please ...
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Gandalf, Aragorn & Richmond

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Meet brothers Aragorn and Gandalf who were born Dec. 30, 2019, as well as their adopted little brother Richmond who is estimated to be about 2 months old. All three of these boys are extremely friendly and sociable having been handled since an extremely young age. While Aragorn and Gandalf were born at the Rescue, Little Richmond was originally going to be snake food, but thankfully, a kind lady rescued him and brought him to us. Richmond was infested with lice and had a respiratory infectio...
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Betsy & Joker (neutered)

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It's been a long road for both these sweet hearts, but it feels like they may finally be on the home stretch. Little Betsy was unwanted snake food abandoned at the SPCA, while Joker was found in a box on the side of a highway with 22 other rats. Now, the two of them are finally bonded and ready to go to their forever home.
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Bella & Lily

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These tightly bonded girls are estimated to be about 1 year old. Although they have been passed through several homes, miraculously, they have remained extremely friendly, social and loving. Bell and Lily are two perfect little girls who are still young enough to actively seek their human out at every opportunity, but just mature enough that they are very calm and so very easy to pick up and handle. Both girls seem to recognize their name and will come running to you when called. They love hu...
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Mimi & Hazel

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This Mother/Daughter pair are about as perfect as rats can be. Minnie was part of a seizure done by the Brampton SPCA when they had to remove over 30 rats from a home. Unfortunately, she was already extremely pregnant and shortly after, gave birth to 7 babies. Minnie herself is an extremely friendly and sociable rat. She loves people, their shoulders and especially treats. Her daughter Hazel is just as well socialized and is a miniature, grey version of her mother. She's a little more shy, es...
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Minorca, Maran & Rhode

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Meet sisters Minorca, Maran & Rhode who will absolutely melt your heart. Their estimated birthday is Aug. 17 or 19th. They were the result of a pet store not separating their males and females. Are you looking for fun, active, super friendly rats who have boundless energy and are always ready to come out and play? Well look no further. Please remember that these three are still extremely young and will need time, love and lots of enrichment to mature into happy and well socialized rats. A...
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Wyandotte & Calatana

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Meet sisters Wyandotte & Calatana who will absolutely melt your heart. Their estimated birthday is Aug. 17 or 19th. They were the result of a pet store not separating their males and females. Are you looking for fun, active, super friendly rats who have boundless energy and are always ready to come out and play? Well look no further. Please remember that these two are still extremely young and will need time, love and lots of enrichment to mature into happy and well socialized rats. And e...
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Snow & Leaf

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Meet brothers Snow & Leaf who will absolutely melt your heart. Both boys were born either Aug. 17 or 19th. They were the result of a pet store not separating their males and females. Are you looking for fun, active, super friendly rats who have boundless energy and are always ready to come out and play? Well look no further. Please remember that these two are still extremely young and will need time, love and lots of enrichment to mature into happy and well socialized rats. And even thoug...
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