Danny & Bailey special needs

Posted on September 6, 2016December 12, 2016 by Rachel Shen

Meet brothers, Danny and Bailey. You won't find a more friendly, more outgoing pair anywhere! As you can see from their photo, they are always fighting for affection and it is pretty much a race to the door any time you walk by. There is nothing cuter than the way they perk up and come running out from their various play areas to come meet you at the door! Danny is currently on antibiotics for a severe Respiratory and Urinary Tract Infection. He seems to have responded to the medication we...

Jack & Alex

Posted on August 15, 2016August 16, 2017 by Rachel Shen

Jack and Alex are two brothers who came from a negligent family. They meant well, but unfortunately failed to provide for these two boys. They arrived at the rescue skinny, skiddish and visibly on edge, even with each other. Both boys have now been with their foster mom for a month, and their transformation has been amazing! You almost cannot recognize them anymore. Gone are the scared, wary boys who arrived, instead, these boys are now relaxed, eager to socialize and very easy to handle. Of ...

Gus & Jack

Posted on August 15, 2016December 12, 2016 by Rachel Shen

Meet brothers Gus and Jack. Even though they showed up covered in fleas with extremely thin, sparse fur, these boys were friendly as ever and always ready to give kisses. At 20-22 months old, they aren't exactly young, but don't let their age put you off. These boys are still full of energy and have so much love to give. Jack (left) has an old eye injury that has left a white film over his eye. It does not bother him at all and he does not require any special treatment or care. Jack absolutel...

Rufus, Neil & Riley

Posted on July 13, 2016July 27, 2016 by Rachel Shen

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 Montreal when the babies were just newborns. Considering their rough start to life, they have adjusted remarkably well! Rufus (black) is every bit the responsible dad. He's the most anxious and wary of the three, and you can just tell he's warning his boys not to trust humans too much (just yet!) But we are working hard every day to gain his confidence. His t...

John Smith & Flynn Rider

Posted on June 21, 2016March 21, 2017 by Rachel Shen

Meet John Smith and his brother and best-friend, Flynn. The two are pretty much inseparable and like to get into all sorts of trouble together. Quite often, I find them guilty and covered in dirt, digging up my houseplants together. Other times, they climb up on an empty cage, even though they know they're not supposed to be there, and then they end up stuck and need help getting down. Both boys are about 6-7 months old and are almost done growing. John Smith is the albino, and is the slightl...

Jacob

Posted on May 27, 2016July 12, 2016 by Rachel Shen

Sweet Jacob has come a very long way and anyone who meets him now would never guess that he used to be a terrified, aggressive rescue from a hoarder. Estimated to be just over 1 year old, Jacob has been neutered, properly socialized and now just wants a home with 2 or more female rats and a human lap to call home. Although it will take a week or more for Jacob to warm up to you, once he does, he is the perfect cuddle-buddy and fellow couch-potato. He loves to just lay on your stomach or on yo...

Gaston & Chias

Posted on April 18, 2016May 6, 2016 by Rachel Shen

Meet Gaston and Chias who were abandoned by a "feeder breeder" in Toronto. Thankfully, our good friend Alex offered these brothers - and TWENTY TWO other rats - a safe home until they could be transferred to the Rescue in Ottawa. Gaston is brave, outgoing, and definitely wants to be the boss. His right hand man is Chias, who gives as good as he gets. These two are the most friendly and are looking for a home where they will be allowed to have lengthy out-times to burn off all that excess energy....

Meeko & Fleek

Posted on April 4, 2016July 12, 2016 by Rachel Shen

Meeko and Fleek were transferred to us from the SPCA Outaouais. These boys were abandoned at the SPCA in a cardboard box when they were only about a month old. Now, they are 5 months old and flourishing under the love of their foster mom. They are very good shoulder-riders, and while both are still a tad nervous about being picked up, they don't put up much of a fight. Once they are out and about, they love climbing up on you, and checking in to see what the human is doing. These bonded b...

George, Franklin & Lucas

Posted on April 4, 2016June 21, 2016 by Rachel Shen

Meet George, Franklin & Lucas (left to right), three babies who were lucky to be saved and to meet each other. Lucas was born when a pet store sold his pregnant young mother as a pet. Since she was a baby herself, she only gave birth to 3 little ones and he was the only boy. The girl who purchased his mother decided she could not keep him and so brought him to the Rescue. Franklin and Lucas were going to become snake food, but after a series of fortunate and not-so-fortunate events, they end...

Toby & Ben

Posted on April 4, 2016May 27, 2016 by Rachel Shen

Meet Toby & Ben. Probably the most adorable, active, puppy-like rats you will ever meet. When Toby and Ben are excited to see people they will drop everything and immediately run to the door. They are great for being picked up or held and are free to run on the ground because they come immediately when called. Toby (black and white hooded) is more eager to please, whereas Ben is a tiny bit more independent and will sometimes play hard-to-get. Both boys are about 4-5 months old and are look...

Guy & Stéphane medical hold

Posted on December 16, 2015August 19, 2017 by Rachel Shen

Meet brothers Guy and Stéphane! These two nearly identical brothers were rescued along with 18 other rats from a horrible situation. Although they were terrified, quick to bite, and sick, with the amount of time and love their foster-dad has given them, both boys are now fully adoptable! Guy is the more outgoing of the two brothers. He spends most of his time wondering around his foster dad's bedroom, going back to the cage only for food, water, or poop-breaks (he's well litter trained!). Gu...

Albus, Sirius and Remus

Posted on December 14, 2015February 23, 2016 by Rachel Shen

These 3 boys are a father/son trio, Albus being the big bossy dad, while his sons, Sirius and Remus, are much more easy going and carefree. All three boys get along wonderfully and after a long time in foster care, are now healthy, happy and ready to find their forever home. Are you looking for a sweet trio of boys to take home? Look no further! To adopt Albus and his boys, please fill out the adoption application under "Get Involved" -> "Adopt".

Jared & Monty

Posted on November 18, 2015December 14, 2015 by Rachel Shen

These two brothers not only look similar, but have the same outgoing, friendly, lovable personality. They absolutely LOVE to give kisses and like nothing more than hanging out with their humans. At 1 year old, they are healthy and still incredibly active. Jared is all black, while Monty has a neat white belly that begs to be tickled. Jared & Monty must go to a home as a pair, but they can also be adopted with their foster brothers, Ghost & Buster.

Orion, Prancer & Dancer

Posted on November 18, 2015March 23, 2016 by Rachel Shen

Orion, Prancer and Dancer are a trio of adventurous and brave brothers looking for a loving home together. All three boys rush to the door of the cage when you walk by and can't wait to come out to play. They are part of a group of 21 rats rescued on Christmas Eve 2014. Orion is definitely the most confident and out-going of this band of brothers, while Prancer is the most reserved and Dancer fits right in the middle! It is adorable to watch these 3 boys cuddle and love each other. How could ...

Snapdragon & Bepop

Posted on June 28, 2015September 7, 2015 by Rachel Shen

Meet Bebop and Snapdragon, two boys closely bonded that came from different situations. Bepop was at a shelter, living in a tiny hamster cage for 3.5 months and was in danger of being euthanized for a respiratory infection. Thankfully, they allowed Rachel to take him and introduce him to some desperately needed friends and a healthier living environment. One of the friends that helped him come out of his shell is Snapdragon. Snapdragon is very brave and eager to please. He is often found p...

Lotus & Bonsai

Posted on June 28, 2015October 21, 2015 by Rachel Shen

Lotus and Bonsai are 3 month old boys (as of June 2015) who were surrendered with their litter-mates in April. These sweet and beautiful boys enjoy human company, are very social, easy to handle, friendly and are adorable! Lotus and Bonsai are available for adoption with their cagemates Snapdragon & Bebop. To adopt or foster these boys, please fill out the adoption/foster application under > Get Involved > Adopt.

Fred & George

Posted on April 20, 2015May 9, 2015 by Rachel Shen

These brave little boys are estimated to be about 3.5 months old as of April 20, 2015. Fred & George are two nearly identically, and totally inseparable brothers. They have lived every moment of their young lives so far, together, and we would like to make sure that it stays that way. The best way to tell these boys apart is to look at their white tummy markings. Similar, but one definitely has a little more white (we just aren't sure which yet!). Both boys are super outgoing and always fo...

Harry & Ronald

Posted on April 20, 2015May 25, 2015 by Rachel Shen

These brave little boys are estimated to be about 3.5 months old as of April 20, 2015. Harry is a black self with a big healing gash on his shoulder. He's quite the trooper, and despite his deplorable beginnings, is happy to march right out into anyone's hand! His brother Ronald is just as outgoing. These two lucky boys are unfazed by the sudden change in their life and has accepted their new freedom with gusto! They are looking for a forever home that will allow them to climb, explore and...

Nuki, Toby & Despareaux

Posted on April 14, 2015September 15, 2015 by Rachel Shen

These gorgeous dumbo blond boys are brothers who are looking for a perfect home where their similarities will be loved and their subtle differences with be celebrated. Nuki is the most outgoing and independent of the three. He takes on the role of the alpha and is always protecting his brothers and their home. Toby is Nuki's little side-kick and will follow his brother wherever he goes. Despareaux is the smallest (by just a hair) and is definitely the most gentle of the three. He's never quit...

Noah & Lilou

Posted on April 14, 2015August 27, 2015 by Rachel Shen

** Medical Hold ** Noah & Lilou are brothers who were originally dumped in front of a pet store in Orleans along with 13 other rats. They were adopted as babies and lived a wonderful life up until early 2015. Unfortunately, the family who had adopted them purchased a puppy and decided they no longer wanted Noah & Lilou. So these boys are back in our care. Both are extremely friendly, cuddly and give kisses. Noah had three small lumps removed from his shoulder and is now in perfect healt...

Polaris & Comet

Posted on January 31, 2015May 9, 2015 by Rachel Shen

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 by and can't wait to come out to play. They are part of a group of 21 rats rescued on Christmas Eve. They can be adopted with any of the other "McLaren Boys". Comet takes a little bit longer to work up the courage to run around and explore, but once he does, he's a hoot!

Blitzen & Dancer

Posted on January 31, 2015May 9, 2015 by Anita U

Blitzen and Dancer are two adventurous and brave baby brothers looking for a loving home together. Both boys rush to the door of the cage when you walk by and can't wait to come out to play. They are part of a group of 21 rats rescued on Christmas Eve. They can be adopted with any of the other "McLaren Boys". These boys are currently being fostered in Ottawa.

Nezbit & Norbit

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

These two lucky boys were originally part of the Notorious Nine. They were the first lucky pair to be adopted by their doting mom. Now, they live a life of luxury in a huge ferret cage, with tons of toys, tunnels and hammocks, eating natural foods and healthy treats every single day. Nezbit and Norbit with their new brother Shadow Bear.

Alvin, Simon & Theodore

Posted on November 8, 2014November 8, 2014 by Kaitlynne-Rae

These three boys are from the the two resulting litters from the Mascouche Breeder. They've just reached six weeks old as of Sept 14, and are now ready to find forever homes. They have lived their entire lives at the rescue and are therefore extremely well socialized and friendly. Alvin, who always stands out, is the handsome tan boy, Simon is the adorable black boy with dumbo ears, and Theodore is black with standard ears. The three of them enjoy getting up to antics just like their namesakes. ...