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

Koetje & Mouwtje

Koetje & Mouwtje

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

Magda, Misty and Molly

Sisters Magda, Misty and Molly were born on Aug. 11, 2025. They were part of an accidental oops litt...
Ozzie (neutered) & Onyx (Surgery Hold)

Ozzie (neutered) & Onyx (Surgery Hold)

Brothers Ozzie and Onyx are estimated to be born at the beginning of October 2025. They are the resu...

Fosters Needed

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Happy Endings

Nicki & Lydia were from an oops litter when a couple purchased some rats from a pet store and they got a big surprise when two of the girls ...
Nicki & Lydia
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 sto...
Snow & Leaf
Faye and Vivian have been adopted together to join a new friend named Ruby. The three of them live in a custom made habitat made from a huge...
Faye & Vivian
Meet baby sisters Sage & Lavender who were born at the rescue on March 9, 2021. Their mothers were surrendered to he rescue along with 57 o...
Sage & Lavendar
Brothers Jay and Indigo are estimated to be about 3 months old. They are extremely curious, and will climb right up your arm if you let them...
Jay & Indigo
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