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

Saltina & Jinx (adoption pending)

Saltina & Jinx (adoption pending)

These adorable sisters were born on Dec. 28, 2025 and are some of the friendliest babies we've taken...
Dodger & Parry (hold)

Dodger & Parry (hold)

Sweet brothers Dodger and Parry were born Dec. 28, 2025. They were the result of an oops litter when...
Koetje & Mouwtje (adoption pending)

Koetje & Mouwtje (adoption pending)

Sisters Koetje and Mouwtje were born on Aug. 11, 2025. They were part of an accidental oops litter w...

Fosters Needed

Donations Matter

Happy Endings

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 o...
Meeko & Fleek
Meet brothers Pudge and Felix. You will probably never meet a more adorable, squishable pair! Both these boys are estimated to be around ...
Pudge & Felix
Willy & Gulliver were originally surrender to the Rescue because they were supposed to be extremely bitey. Well, after spending a few months...
Willy & Gulliver
Sisters Mona & Selena were born some time between June and July of 2020 when a girl brought home a pair of pet rats from a store without rea...
Mona & Selena
These 3 brothers are looking for a loving home together where they will be allowed to gain confidence, grow and play. Of the three, Clyde...
Clyde, Huey & Remy
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