Pigeon & Wren

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Rachel Shen

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,...

Rascal & Rukus (experienced home only)

Posted on February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 by Rachel Shen

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 force...

Snow Baby & Fifi

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Rachel Shen

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...

Harissa & Cayenne

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Rachel Shen

Sisters Harissa & Cayenne are estimated to be born some time around September or October of 2023. They were surrendered along with Wasabi and Sriracha from the same situation. Luckily, these two are perfectly healthy and ready to find their forever home! Just like their companions, Harissa and Cayenne are extremely social, super friendly and love nothing more then to crawl all over their foster mom. They look nearly the same, however, Harissa has a large slit in her ear from an old injury th...

Wasabi & Sriracha (special needs)

Posted on February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 by Rachel Shen

Sisters Wasabi & Sriracha are estimated to be born some time in September or October of 2023. They were originally purchased from Pet Circus in downtown Ottawa. However, their original owner could no longer keep them and passed them on to a roommate. Then the roommate could not longer keep them due to allergies and lack of funds for vet bills, and so here they are! With the Rescue and one of our wonderful fosters. Poor Wasabi arrived with severe malocclusion and we are surprised that she mana...

Ninja & Tato (adoption pending)

Posted on December 3, 2024January 5, 2025 by Rachel Shen

Brothers Ninja and Tato were part of a group of stray rats who were dumped outside and originally surrendered to the Gatineau SPCA. They were then later transferred to the Rescue as they unfortunately did not have the capacity to keep them at the shelter. We estimate that they were born some time in March or April of 2024. Both boys are extremely sweet and docile and don't mind being handled, although Ninja is definitely the more outgoing one while Tato needs a little more patience and coaxin...

Woody, Buzz and Slinky

Posted on November 18, 2024January 27, 2025 by Rachel Shen

This trio of brothers were part of an oops litter that was originally surrendered to the Gatineau SPCA and then transferred to the Rescue as they unfortunately did not have the capacity to keep them at the shelter. We estimate that they were born some time in August of 2024, and whoever had them before did an amazing job socializing these boys and making sure they were friendly, adventurous and oh-so-sweet. We would like to find these brothers a loving forever home where they will be giv...

Hugin & Munin

Posted on November 16, 2024February 12, 2025 by Rachel Shen

Brothers Hugin and Munin were part of an oops litter that was originally surrendered to the Gatineau SPCA and then transferred to the Rescue as they unfortunatley did not have the capacity to keep them at the shelter. We estimate that they were born some time in August of 2024, and whoever had them before did an amazing job socializing these boys and making sure they were friendly, adventurous and oh-so-sweet. We would like to find these brothers a loving forever home where they will be gi...

Ladle & Whisk (adoption pending)

Posted on November 16, 2024January 27, 2025 by Rachel Shen

Sweet sisters Ladle and Whisk were part of an oops litter that was originally surrendered to the Gatineau SPCA and then transferred to the Rescue as they unfortunately did not have the capacity to keep them at the shelter. We estimate that they were born some time in August of 2024, and whoever had them before did an amazing job socializing these girls and making sure they were friendly and oh-so-sweet. They are extremely bonded, yet at the same time, easily accepted the company of other o...

Cosmo and Quasar

Posted on October 15, 2024February 5, 2025 by Rachel Shen

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...

Finn and Chip

Posted on October 15, 2024November 16, 2024 by Rachel Shen

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...

Mani & Monsieur (seniors)

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Rachel Shen

Meet this sweet father-son pair who have found themselves at the Rescue for their golden months. This lovely pair were surrendered after their previous human passed away and no one else in the family had the capacity to give them a home. They are estimated to be about 2 to 2.5 years old. Mani arrived with a slight eye infection while Monsieur has a small and harmless Keratin cyst on his leg. Both had mites and the beginning of hind end degeneration, but none of this has prevented them from...

Scarlet & Fitzgerald

Posted on August 30, 2024October 28, 2024 by Rachel Shen

Sweet ladies Scarlet and Fitzgerald were surrendered to the Rescue after their previous owner unfortunately could not longer take care of them. A large part of that was because of Scarlet's ongoing eye issues and increasing vet bills. As a hairless rat, Scarlet is and will continue to be very prone to eye infections and other eye-related issues. Although stable and healthy now after several rounds of treatment, there is always the chance that she will eventually need surgery to have both her...

Pablo and Salvador

Posted on August 5, 2024October 28, 2024 by Rachel Shen

We estimate that Pablo and Salvador were born some time in the beginning of 2024, making them about 7 or 8 months old currently. These two were abandoned at an apartment in Gatineau along with 15 other rats and were luckily brought to the SPCA by a kind human. Strangely, the vets at the SPCA thought that they were unadoptable because they had "horrible teeth". We eventually found out it was because the vet saw that they had yellow teeth and thought it was a bad sign. We let them know that yel...

Brat & Uno

Posted on June 21, 2024August 5, 2024 by Rachel Shen

Half-brothers Brat & Uno are now ready to find their forever home together! These two boys are extremely tightly bonded and must be adopted as a pair. They also have a 3rd half brother: Robin, who would be happy to join this duo to make it a trio, but it is not required. These boys were born some time around the Easter weekend of 2024. They were an oops litter from Peterborough where their previous human unfortunately allowed her male rat to get two of her female rats pregnant. Matilda and Wi...

Hektor, Leshy, Yeti & Newt

Posted on June 1, 2024June 21, 2024 by Rachel Shen

Half-brothers Hektor, Leshy, Yeti and Newt are now ready to find their forever homes either all together or in pairs! These boys were born some time around the Easter weekend of 2024. They were an oops litter from Peterborough where their previous human unfortunately allowed her male rat to get two of her female rats pregnant. Matilda and Winnie are part of a group of 24 babies who were surrendered to the Rescue. The good news is, these boys are all so friendly and well socialized. They wi...

Karma & Dottie

Posted on June 1, 2024July 2, 2024 by Rachel Shen

Sisters Karma & Dottie are now ready to find their forever home! These girls were born some time around the Easter weekend of 2024. They were an oops litter from Peterborough where their previous human unfortunately allowed her male rat to get two of her female rats pregnant. Matilda and Winnie are part of a group of 24 babies who were surrendered to the Rescue. Below are some words about these girls from their foster mom: "Karma is a rat, boggling on my lap cause she loves me (sorry, I h...

Matilde & Winnie

Posted on June 1, 2024July 2, 2024 by Rachel Shen

Half-sisters Matilda and Winnie are now ready to find their forever home! These girls were born some time around the Easter weekend of 2024. They were an oops litter from Peterborough where their previous human unfortunately allowed her male rat to get two of her female rats pregnant. Matilda and Winnie are part of a group of 24 babies who were surrendered to the Rescue. The good news is, both girls are absolute sweethearts. Winnie is definitely more of the calmer cuddler, while Matilda has ...

Mallow & Boodle

Posted on April 29, 2024August 17, 2024 by Rachel Shen

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...

Shucks & Jerry

Posted on April 29, 2024August 17, 2024 by Rachel Shen

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...

Peach & Rosa

Posted on April 10, 2024April 29, 2024 by Rachel Shen

Peach & Rosa are sweet sisters whom we estimate to be between 10 months to 1 year old. They were originally surrendered to the SPCA Gatineau with a much older girl who unfortunately already had PT symptoms as well as some respiratory issues; the older girl had to eventually be euthanized, leaving just Rosa and Peach. These two girls are a hoot! They explore, scamper everywhere and love to cuddle and tussle in equal amounts. They are not exactly the cuddliest girls, but they love their huma...

Titi & Tata

Posted on March 22, 2024November 16, 2024 by Rachel Shen

Meet the immeasurably adorable brothers, Titi and Tata. These two boys were left outside of Healthy Pet HQ in Ottawa and were luckily rescues by another small animal rescue. They were then transferred to Ottawa Pet Rat Rescue at just 10 weeks of age. We estimate that they are currently 3-4 months old. Both boys are so friendly and love to explore. It may take them a while to warm up to you, and they still aren't the biggest fan of being handled, but once they are out and about, all they have...

Tokey & Titchy

Posted on February 5, 2024April 10, 2024 by Rachel Shen

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 ...