2026 Calendars
2026 Calendars

The Ottawa Pet Rat Rescue 2026 calendar is here! (more…)

Rat Greeting Card/Birthday Card Set
Rat Greeting Card/Birthday Card Set

We are so excited to announce this small fundraising project / collaboration with our talented friend and illustrator, Eleanor Stewart.
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Homes Needed
Homes Needed

Could you use some furry love in your life?
We have some friends that will make your day.
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Rat Mythbusters!
Rat Mythbusters!

Are rats really the smelly, disease ridden vermin society makes them out to be? We don’t think so, here’s why.
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Welcome to Ottawa Pet Rat Rescue!

Welcome to Ottawa Pet Rat Rescue!

For a long time, we have seen the need for an official, registered pet rat rescue in Ottawa. We are now proud and excited to have our dream realized! Whether it's finding a new loving home for a rat in need, or giving advice about health, diet and behaviour to a rat-parent, we hope to make a positive difference in the lives of pet rats. Please visit our website often to see what events were are planning, who is waiting for a forever home, and what fun ratty news we'd like to share. We welcome all comments and questions.

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Available Rats

Lola & Momo

Lola & Momo

We can't believe that these two adorable girls lost their home! If you're looking for the perfect fu...
Pintel & Rigetti

Pintel & Rigetti

This adorable pair are brothers who were born as a result of an oops litter when their previous owne...
Lightning Bolt & Thunder

Lightning Bolt & Thunder

This sweet pair of boys were surrendered to the Rescue when their previous owner unfortunately encou...

Fosters Needed

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Happy Endings

Willy & Gulliver were originally surrender to the Rescue because they were supposed to be extremely bitey. Well, after spending a few months...
Willy & Gulliver
Rosemary (agouti) and Thyme (black) have found their forever home together! These two girls are members of the group of rats and babies w...
Rosemary & Thyme
Maple and Lex are brothers from the same litter that was abandoned outside an Ottawa pet store. These boys were lucky enough to be adopted i...
Maple & Lex
Update: Orpinton was adopted with 2 other boys, Frizzel and Orloff instead! Fisher and Bantom are still looking for a home as a pair. Mee...
Fisher & Bantom
Meet adorable, 8 month old sisters, Rosalind and Bella. You will not find a friendlier, or more sociable pair of rats anywhere. Rosalind ...
Rosalind and Bella
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