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Lightning Bolt & Thunder

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This sweet pair of boys were surrendered to the Rescue when their previous owner unfortunately encountered some health issues. They had to make the difficult decision to rehome them, but these boys were clearly very loved, because they are sweet, extremely well socialized and very friendly. They love nothing more then chilling with their foster mom and are even calm enough to take outside to cuddle with her in a hammock on mild days. We estimate that they were born some time in mid 2025.  Lig...
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Merlin & Gandalf

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These two senior boys are estimated to be over a year old. It is unfortunately difficult to tell exactly how old they are, as their previous owner wasn't sure, and they arrived in very rough shape. Their previous owner had unfortunately lost their home and was keeping them in a carrier in their car for quite a while before we were able to take them in. Gandalf arrived with a respiratory infection and both had scabs from mites and fighting. Luckily, with a much better environment, ample room, ...
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Ember, Nova, Birch and Moose (Experienced Home or Sponsor Us!)

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These girls are all in their senior years and were surrendered by their previous owner due to worsening allergies. Due to some behavioral issues, ongoing health issues, as well as potential future health issues due to their age, we are looking for an experienced home only. If you are unable to give these girls a loving forever home for their golden months, please also consider being a sponsor for their current, and inevitably, their future veterinary costs. Ember (albino – DOB Jan. 2, 2025...
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Vanji & Brooklyn

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These adorable sisters were born on Dec. 28, 2025 and are some of the friendliest babies we've taken in recently. They were the result of an oops litter, and their original rescuer has done an amazing job socializing them despite her limited resources. Considering how young they are, we are looking for a home who will provide them with tons of enrichment, lots of room to grow into and every opportunity to continue their socialization and development. If you would like to inquire about adop...
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Saltina & Jinx

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These adorable sisters were born on Dec. 28, 2025 and are some of the friendliest babies we've taken in recently. They were the result of an oops litter, and their original rescuer has done an amazing job socializing them despite her limited resources. Considering how young they are, we are looking for a home who will provide them with tons of enrichment, lots of room to grow into and every opportunity to continue their socialization and development. If you would like to inquire about adop...
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Hubble, Mars & Rover

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Brothers Hubble, Mars and Rover were born Dec. 28, 2025. They were the result of an oops litter when a male was kept with two females when they were abandoned by their previous owner. Luckily, the lady who rescued their parents were extremely loving and wanted to do everything right. So these boys are healthy, happy, extremely well socialized and ready now to find their perfect forever home. This super lively trio still have a ton of growing and developing to do, so they need a home that will...
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Koetje & Mouwtje

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Sisters Koetje and Mouwtje were born on Aug. 11, 2025. They were part of an accidental oops litter who were born out in Pembroke. Their humans have done so much socializing with them, that these girls are friendly and quite brave. Both ladies are super curious and adventurous! They love to climb their nearest human and are always begging to come out to play. They aren't the biggest fans of being picked up, but are more then happy to run all over you and to perch on your shoulders when offered...
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Magda, Misty and Molly

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Sisters Magda, Misty and Molly were born on Aug. 11, 2025. They were part of an accidental oops litter who were born out in Pembroke. Their humans have done so much socializing with them, that these girls are friendly and quite brave. Magda is all black. Even her tummy all the way down to the tip of her tail!. She is  super brave and always wants to be climbing the nearest human. She'll settle and boggle on your shoulder if she's tired out enough during play time. Misty is the trouble make...
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Petunia, Penelope & Penny

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This lovely trio of ladies will give you laughs and plenty of cuddles. They range from 2 months old to 6 months old. While Petunia is not their biological sister, she is only a few months older and get along wonderfully with the other two. The three of them are constantly cuddling. Petunia was an owner surrender to the SPCA Montreal, while Penelope and Penny were surrendered to the Rescue as part of an oops litter. All three are so friendly and full of baby energy! Penny (black and white, ...
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Pebbles, Peanut & Lily

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Pebbles, Peanut & Lily were surrendered to the Rescue several months ago from a family who had "lost interest". Despite everything they have been through, they are the sweetest, most gentle rats you will ever meet. Dainty older ladies with a few eccentricities is the perfect way to describe them. Unfortunately, they arrived with several ailments. Some of them grossly underplayed and others, the previous owners just seemed completely oblivious. Where to even start? Pebbles: arrived with...
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Rascal & Rukus

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Rascal & Rukus were originally purchased from Critter Jungle about 1.5 years ago. They are currently estimated to be almost 2 years old. Unfortunately, they ended up in an unsafe environment and their owner surrendered them to the Rescue. These boys are understandably, very nervous. They need a patient and experienced guardian to continue their socialization. With their current foster, they are now comfortable with climbing up on to her shoulder if you are calm and patient and not f...
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Cosmo and Quasar

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Brothers Cosmo and Quasar are estimated to be about 1.5 years old. They were originally purchased from a pet store in Gatineau, but after being with their previous owners for over a year, her son lost interest, moved and left them in the care of his mother. She unfortunately was not comfortable with the rats and had allergies to them, so she decided to surrender them to the Rescue. Both boys arrived quite skiddish and having had very little socialization or human physical contact, were ver...
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Finn and Chip

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These sweet boys have already been passed around to two different homes at just an estimated 5-6 months old. Originally purchased by a teen, they were then passed on to the daughter of one of our adopters (without their mother's permission) and thus, ended up in our care. These sweethearts just need a loving forever home that can help them build confidence and give them the stability and familiarity they need to thrive. Despite being moved around so much, they are still very curious, altho...
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Mallow & Boodle

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Update: April 29, 2024 Mallow & Boodle will need a final treatment of parasite medication on May 13, 2024. Potential adopters need to be aware and willing to apply a simple topical solution provided by the Rescue on that date and to continue to monitor for symptoms, if required. Mallow & Boodle were originally adopted from the Montreal SPCA as tiny babies, then surrendered to the Rescue along with the sweet Shucks and Jerry. These two boys are a little more unsure about being handled, bu...
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Shucks & Jerry

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Shucks and Jerry look like brothers and act like brothers, but surprisingly, they are not! Jerry was originally adopted from the Rescue in June of 2023, however was returned to the Rescue in 2024. Shucks was originally adopted from the Montreal SPCA by that same person as a tiny palm-sized baby. The two of them are inseparable! Both boys are chill, friendly, easy to handle and are looking for a forever home where they will be cuddled, loved and given lots of space to explore and roam at the...
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Tokey & Titchy

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If you're looking for the sweetest boys in town, look no further! Tokey and Titchy were surrendered to the Rescue when their previous human unfortunately had to be admitted to the hospital and could no longer care for them. They are extremely well socialized, so sweeet and cuddly and clearly were well-loved for their whole lives. These two boys absolutely love each other, but also crave human affection. They enjoy chilling with their foster mom on her shoulders or in her lap and will even ...
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Paris and Fidji

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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 purchased from Pet Circus in downtown Ottawa, however, their previous owner decided she could no longer handle them due to some behavioral and health issues. Below are a few words from their foster family: Paris: She is a very active girl. Paris loves to climb all over us and give us kisses. Of the bunch, she is the most fearless and fast as lightning! Fidj...
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Jerry & Tommy

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Jerry and Tommy were surrendered to the Rescue after their previous owner had to move and decided she couldn't take the pet rats with her. It just so happened that they were both still babies because she had just purchased them 3 weeks ago, but unfortunately she couldn't remember the name of the breeder she got Tommy from, and the pet store she bought Jerry from only allows 7 days to return an unwanted pet. The good news is that we had a foster family become available, and so we were able to ...
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Faye, Raven & Angel

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This beautiful trio of sisters were originally purchased from a breeder online, but unfortunately, their original owner decided they could not take their rats with them when they moved. They couldn't remember the name of the breeder, so instead, she thankfully reached out to us hoping that we could take them in. She believes that they are all about one year old, making them born some time in May of 2022. All three girls are incredibly friendly, even though they arrived quite skinny, with extr...
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Pebbles & Piccolo

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These sweet brothers are estimated to be born some time in early February of 2023. They were part of a large hoarding situation in Gatineau/Hull area and were luckily saved by a kind woman who spent weeks and weeks saving hundreds of pet rats from being exterminated. They are currently tiny, excitable bundles of energy and joy and spend so much of their time tumbling and playfighting with each other. To follow their crazy antics, please visit their foster dad's Instagram @ratcafe14 Pebbles...
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Kai & Kipper

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These sweet brothers are estimated to be born some time in early February of 2023. They were part of a large hoarding situation in Gatineau/Hull area and were luckily saved by a kind woman who spent weeks and weeks saving hundreds of pet rats from being exterminated. Kai & Kipper now just need a loving forever home where their human family will give them lots of love, care, attention and the space and stimulation to grow into being happy, chubby boys. If you think your family would be perf...
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Levi & Luca

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These sweet brothers are estimated to be born some time in early February of 2023. They were part of a large hoarding situation in Gatineau/Hull area and were luckily saved by a kind woman who spent weeks and weeks saving hundreds of pet rats from being exterminated. Levi & Luca now just need a loving forever home where their human family will give them lots of love, care, attention and the space and stimulation to grow into being happy, chubby boys. If you think your family would be perfe...
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Totoro & Jiji (experienced home only)

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Meet the extremely handsome Totoro and Jiji who are looking for a home to call their own. These two boys are estimated to be around 1 year old, but it's very hard to know their exact age as they were found as strays outside in a box in Montreal. They spent a few weeks at the Montreal SPCA where they were treated for parasites, then were transferred into our care where they would have more one-on-one attention and hopefully a better chance of finding a home. Of the two, Totoro is definitely...
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Socrates (neutered) & Ben

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Meet brothers Socrates & Ben, two of the sweetest boys ever! They were definitely well-loved and cared for by their previous human until life-changes made them too expensive to care for. They arrived to the Rescue in perfect health and used to being handled. In fact, they seem to really ENJOY being held and calm down once they get to spend some time in your sweater or your arms. It has taken them some time to get used to their new foster home, but it really only took a week to settle in. They ar...
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