Author: Rachel Shen

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. We estimate that they were born some time in mid 2025.  Lightning had a mild respiratory infection when initially surrendered, but with antibiotics, he has fully recovered and is now ready to find their forev...
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Orca, Topper & Huntley

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This adorable trio of brothers are the result of an oops litter when their previous owner kept both male and female rats. Unfortunately. due to some health issues, they had to make the difficult decision to rehome them. Luckily, they are still very young (we estimate born some time in early 2026) and were well loved. All three boys are healthy, happy, extremely well socialized and ready now to find their perfect forever home. Orca, Topper and Huntley still have a ton of growing and developing...
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Merlin & Gandalf (adoption pending)

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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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Rosie and Stevie

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These adorable sisters were born on Dec. 28, 2025 and were the result of an oops litter. Their original rescuer tried her best, but with so many rats suddenly in her care, these girls didn't get the socialization they needed when they were first born. Because of that, Rosie and Stevie can be a little bit stand-offish and are wary of loud sounds, sudden movement and new people. With a lot of patience and gentleness, their foster mom has made great progress with socializing these girls. They wo...
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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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Dodger (neutered) & Parry

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Sweet brothers Dodger and Parry 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. Dodger and Parry still have a ton of growing and developing to do, so they need a home that will give ...
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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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Ozzie (neutered) & Onyx

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Brothers Ozzie and Onyx are estimated to be born at the beginning of October 2025. They are the results of an oops liter when their previous owner thought it would be ok to have her male rat and female rats have "supervised" playdates. Surprise! They still got pregnant. Ozzie has big personality, big feet, is the biggest of the brothers, but isn't big on making good decisions. This boy likes to get into trouble, but will look cute doing it. Meanwhile his brother Onyx is quite well behaved, th...
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Orion & Odin

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Brothers Orion and Odin are estimated to be born at the beginning of October 2025. They are the results of an oops liter when their previous owner thought it would be ok to have her male rat and female rats have "supervised" playdates. Surprise! They still got pregnant. We named Odin hoping his name would give him some much needed confidence and bravery! Of the brothers, he is currently still the most timid, but with some patience, lots of treats and kindness, we're sure that he will come out...
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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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Bella & Pip

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Unfortunately, both Bella and Pip developed mammary tumors and adoption has to be put off. Both girls have had one tumor removed successfully, unfortunately, as of early Oct, Pip has developed a second tumor and is awaiting surgery. If you would like to support the Rescue with our medical costs, please do not hesitate to reach out to make a donation, or use the Paypal button on our Donate page. We know very little about this lovely duo of Bella and Pip. They were surrendered to the SPCA Ga...
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Pebbles, Peanut & Lily (Sponsor Us!)

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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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Phil (neutered) & Gunther

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These boys were originally given away by a breeder at 10 months old. Unfortunately, their new owner was not informed and was not prepared for the fact that Phil was hormonal aggressive. Having young kids in the family, she could not handle that and so made the decision to surrender them. We got Phil neutered and as usual, that solved the aggression issue almost right away. These two sweethearts are now ready to find their forever home, where they will be spoiled and loved. They are estimat...
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Momma Thyme, Cilantro & Parsley

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These girls didn't exactly have the best start to life. In fact, they were found at a dump in a bag along with their brothers. Luckily they were found by a kind soul and brought to the SPCA in Montreal where they stayed for 3 weeks to ensure they were healthy and not pregnant. Now they are in Ottawa with our Rescue and a wonderful foster family and ready to find a forever home. We estimate that Cilantro and Parsley were born some time in late April or early May of 2025 and that Momma Thyme wa...
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Basil & Oregano

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Baby sisters Basil and Oregano didn't exactly have the best start to life. In fact, they were found at a dump in a bag along with their mom and seven brothers. Luckily they were found by a kind soul and brought to the SPCA in Montreal where they stayed for 3 weeks to ensure they were healthy and not pregnant. Now they are in Ottawa with our Rescue and a wonderful foster family and ready to find a forever home. We estimate that these girls were born some time in late April or early May of 2025...
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Henry (neutered)

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Sweet Henry is an older boy who has, so far, not had an easy life. First, he and his brother were dumped outside a pet store in downtown Ottawa, but were luckily taken in by another animal rescue. Then they were transferred to us (Ottawa Pet Rat Rescue). They were incredibly sweet, and still extremely young, so we were able to find them what we believed would be a loving forever home. Unfortunately, Henry was returned to us alone - and his personality had completely changed. He was now extre...
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Harissa, Cayenne & Sriracha

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This lovely trio is estimated to be born some time around September or October of 2023.Sriracha may be slightly older, unfortunately he have very little information on their history. All three girls are extremely social, super friendly and love nothing more then to crawl all over their foster mom. Harissa and Cayenne look nearly the same, however, Harissa has a large slit in her ear from an old injury that has long healed over, while Cayenne has the tiniest bit of curl to her fur. Sriracha st...
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Pigeon & Wren

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Brothers Pigeon and Wren were dumped at the SPCA Gatineau, and unfortunately we know very little about them. We estimate they are about 18 months old. Both of them arrived with respiratory infections but luckily, they responded very quickly to antibiotics and are now healthy. With the love and care of their foster family, they have come out of their shell and are showing their sweet and adventurous personalities. Both of them get super excited to see their foster parents near their enclosure,...
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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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Snow Baby & Fifi

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These two sweet babies are estimated to be born some time in January or February of 2024. However, it's possible that they are even younger. Unfortunately we know very little about them. They were being given away for free on Facebook, when another lady saw them and decided to take them to prevent anyone using them for nefarious reasons. Unfortunately she herself could not actually keep them long term. So when the Rescue finally had the space available to take in new surrenders, Snow Baby and...
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