Betsy & Joker (neutered)

Posted on January 30, 2020February 26, 2020 by Rachel Shen

It's been a long road for both these sweet hearts, but it feels like they may finally be on the home stretch. Little Betsy was unwanted snake food abandoned at the SPCA, while Joker was found in a box on the side of a highway with 22 other rats. Now, the two of them are finally bonded and ready to go to their forever home.

Bella & Lily

Posted on January 1, 2020January 30, 2020 by Rachel Shen

These tightly bonded girls are estimated to be about 1 year old. Although they have been passed through several homes, miraculously, they have remained extremely friendly, social and loving. Bell and Lily are two perfect little girls who are still young enough to actively seek their human out at every opportunity, but just mature enough that they are very calm and so very easy to pick up and handle. Both girls seem to recognize their name and will come running to you when called. They love hu...

Mimi & Hazel

Posted on December 12, 2019January 8, 2020 by Rachel Shen

This Mother/Daughter pair are about as perfect as rats can be. Minnie was part of a seizure done by the Brampton SPCA when they had to remove over 30 rats from a home. Unfortunately, she was already extremely pregnant and shortly after, gave birth to 7 babies. Minnie herself is an extremely friendly and sociable rat. She loves people, their shoulders and especially treats. Her daughter Hazel is just as well socialized and is a miniature, grey version of her mother. She's a little more shy, es...

2025 Calendars

Posted on November 8, 2019November 4, 2024 by Rachel Shen

The Ottawa Pet Rat Rescue 2025 calendar is here! (more…)

Minorca, Maran & Rhode

Posted on October 6, 2019February 11, 2020 by Rachel Shen

Meet sisters Minorca, Maran & Rhode who will absolutely melt your heart. Their estimated birthday is Aug. 17 or 19th. They were the result of a pet store not separating their males and females. Are you looking for fun, active, super friendly rats who have boundless energy and are always ready to come out and play? Well look no further. Please remember that these three are still extremely young and will need time, love and lots of enrichment to mature into happy and well socialized rats. A...

Sebright & Shamo

Posted on October 6, 2019December 17, 2019 by Rachel Shen

Meet sisters Sebright & Shamo who will absolutely melt your heart. Their estimated birthday is Aug. 17 or 19th. They were the result of a pet store not separating their males and females. Are you looking for fun, active, super friendly rats who have boundless energy and are always ready to come out and play? Well look no further. Please remember that these two are still extremely young and will need time, love and lots of enrichment to mature into happy and well socialized rats. And even ...

Wyandotte & Calatana

Posted on October 6, 2019November 28, 2019 by Rachel Shen

Meet sisters Wyandotte & Calatana who will absolutely melt your heart. Their estimated birthday is Aug. 17 or 19th. They were the result of a pet store not separating their males and females. Are you looking for fun, active, super friendly rats who have boundless energy and are always ready to come out and play? Well look no further. Please remember that these two are still extremely young and will need time, love and lots of enrichment to mature into happy and well socialized rats. And e...

Snow & Leaf

Posted on October 3, 2019January 30, 2020 by Rachel Shen

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 store not separating their males and females. Are you looking for fun, active, super friendly rats who have boundless energy and are always ready to come out and play? Well look no further. Please remember that these two are still extremely young and will need time, love and lots of enrichment to mature into happy and well socialized rats. And even thoug...

Squeak & Cricket

Posted on September 29, 2019November 4, 2019 by Rachel Shen

Meet sisters Squeak & Cricket who will absolutely melt your heart. Their estimated birthday is Aug. 17 or 19th. They were the result of a pet store not separating their males and females. Are you looking for fun, active, super friendly rats who have boundless energy and are always ready to come out and play? Well look no further. Please remember that these two are still extremely young and will need time, love and lots of enrichment to mature into happy and well socialized rats. And even ...

Frizzle & Orloff

Posted on September 25, 2019November 28, 2019 by Rachel Shen

Meet brothers Frizzle & Orloff who will absolutely melt your heart. Both boys were born either Aug. 17 or 19th. They were the result of a pet store not separating their males and females. Are you looking for fun, active, super friendly rats who have boundless energy and are always ready to come out and play? Well look no further. Please remember that these two are still extremely young and will need time, love and lots of enrichment to mature into happy and well socialized rats. And even ...

Lohmann & Tomaru

Posted on September 25, 2019December 12, 2019 by Rachel Shen

Meet brothers Lohmann & Tomaru who will absolutely melt your heart. Both boys were born either Aug. 17 or 19th. They were the result of a pet store not separating their males and females. Are you looking for fun, active, super friendly rats who have boundless energy and are always ready to come out and play? Well look no further. Please remember that these two are still extremely young and will need time, love and lots of enrichment to mature into happy and well socialized rats. And even ...

Poe (neutered)

Posted on September 25, 2019January 1, 2020 by Rachel Shen

Poe had a very rough start to life as he was found on the side of a road in a box along with 23 other rats. Thankfully, several rescues were able to step in and help save them. Poe is one of 13 males we took in from that rescue situation. After months in our care, he has made incredible strides in becoming a well-socialized, relaxed rattie. Unfortunately, the one thing we have still not been able to find for him, is a friend. Poe does NOT get along with other males. He is quite dominant and d...

Indy & Ashe

Posted on September 25, 2019November 15, 2019 by Rachel Shen

Meet brothers Indy & Ashe who will absolutely melt your heart. Both boys were born either Aug. 17 or 19th. They were the result of a pet store not separating their males and females. Are you looking for fun, active, super friendly rats who have boundless energy and are always ready to come out and play? Well look no further. Please remember that these two are still extremely young and will need time, love and lots of enrichment to mature into happy and well socialized rats. And even thoug...

Meryl & Eva

Posted on September 25, 2019November 4, 2019 by Rachel Shen

Update: as of Oct. 1, 2019, Meryl has presented with a lump behind her right eye. Until we get a clear diagnosis and treatment from our vet, Meryl Eva will NOT be available for adoption. Update: as of Oct. 4, 2019, confirmation that the small lump is a stye. Resolved via warm compress. Meet sisters Meryl & Eva who will absolutely melt your heart. Both girls were born on Aug. 20th. They were the result of a pet store not separating their males and females. Are you looking for fun, active,...

Fisher & Bantom

Posted on September 24, 2019January 30, 2020 by Rachel Shen

Update: Orpinton was adopted with 2 other boys, Frizzel and Orloff instead! Fisher and Bantom are still looking for a home as a pair. Meet this trio of brothers who will absolutely melt your heart. All three boys were born some time between Aug. 17 and Aug. 20th. They were all the result of a pet store not separating their males and females. They have thankfully been very well cared for and socialized since birth, so all three are fairly outgoing and would settle into a new home very quic...

Cooper (neutered) & Bobby (neutered)

Posted on July 12, 2019August 9, 2019 by Rachel Shen

Meet brothers, Cooper and Bobby. These two were found on the side of a highway in a box along with 22 other rats in St. Marthe QC. It is hard to say exactly how old they are, but we're guessing anywhere between 6 months and 1 year old. These two did not have it easy, as they both came in dirty, infested with parasites and were extremely aggressive with people and other rats. Thankfully, both have now completely changed after their respective neuters and now are friendly, curious and qu...

Chester & Ezra

Posted on June 24, 2019August 30, 2019 by Rachel Shen

Brothers Chester & Ezra are estimated to be about 6 months old and are now looking for their forever home! These two beautiful, curious boys were surrendered by their well-meaning previous owner when she found herself in a very difficult situation. It would seem that at some point, they were well-loved, but came to us infested with lice and quite skiddish. After a few weeks at the Rescue, they are now quickly coming around. They love to dig around in blankets and also come up to you to sa...

Sadie & Black Jack (neutered)

Posted on June 12, 2019September 13, 2019 by Rachel Shen

Update: Aug. 30th. Black Jack has now been introduced to the beautiful and lively Sadie! These two make such a wonderful pair and are looking for a loving home together. Meet beautiful boy Black Jack. This boy was found on the side of the highway in a cardboard box in St. Marthe Quebec along with 23 other rats. They were incredibly lucky that a kindhearted lady happened to be driving by and contacted a local pound who picked up the rats. All the males in this group were eventually transfe...

Coville (neutered) & Jackson

Posted on May 14, 2019September 13, 2019 by Rachel Shen

Brothers Coville and Jackson are rambunctious, fun-loving, friendly boys who were transferred to us from the SPCA in Gatineau. They are estimated to be anywhere between 5-10 months old. Both of them came in with some mild respiratory issues, but after a few weeks in a clean, stress-free environment, their lungs have cleared up and these boys are now looking for a forever home to call their own. They are both extremely active and high-energy rats and will need a large enclosure as well as lots...

Reba & Dolly (sponsor us!)

Posted on May 13, 2019November 4, 2019 by Rachel Shen

Reba & Dolly were abandoned at the SPCA in Gatineau in mid 2019. Both girls are in their senior year and were left at the shelter with visible mammary tumors and respiratory infections. Unfortunately, the shelter was unable to provide these girls with the veterinary care and surgery they required and so reach out to us for help. Reba & Dolly are now with one of our permanent foster homes where they will live out the rest of their lives (whether that be 6 months or 12 months, or more). Reba...

Rosalind and Bella

Posted on March 19, 2019June 5, 2019 by Rachel Shen

Meet adorable, 8 month old sisters, Rosalind and Bella. You will not find a friendlier, or more sociable pair of rats anywhere. Rosalind is absolutely bonkers and will climb on anything, including you. Bella is definitely slightly calmer and more willing to stay put long enough for a few pets. The pair make a perfect duo, with Rosalind running around like crazy, and Bella hanging out with her humans. Please note these girls must be adopted together as they are tightly bonded. Rosalind w...

Ella & Ninja

Posted on February 21, 2019April 15, 2019 by Rachel Shen

Meet sisters Ella and Ninja! We're not sure if they're really sisters, but they cuddle, play and overall get along wonderfully. Both girls are super active and curious. They're much more interested in exploring than cuddling right now, but that's probably partially also because they are estimated to be only 5-6 months old. Ella and Ninja are confident and will do well in any family that can give them plenty of toys, time to run around outside their cage and lots to explore. If you'd like t...

Sammy & Lisa

Posted on January 29, 2019March 19, 2019 by Rachel Shen

Meet sisters, Sammy & Lisa. You will not find a more friendly or adorable pair anywhere else. These girls LOVE to run in their wheel, so we will say right now that any home that wants to adopt them must have at least one 12" Silent Spinner or similar wheel. Absolutely no wire or mesh wheels please! Other than that, they are not picky about food, they are friendly and curious with everyone and they love to explore and be with their humans. To apply to adopt these lovely ladies, please f...