Author: Rachel Shen

Coville (neutered) & Jackson

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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...
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Reba & Dolly (sponsor us!)

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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...
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Rosalind and Bella

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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...
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Ella & Ninja

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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...
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Sammy & Lisa

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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...
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Brittany & Lucy

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Meet sisters, Brittany & Lucy. 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, pleas...
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Helga & Myrtle

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Sisters Helga and Myrtle came from a situation where they were being bred for snake food. Due to their not-so-ideal start to life, both sisters are very shy, but are curious. Estimated at just under 6 months old, Helga and Myrtle are looking for a loving forever home that can patiently win over their trust and spoil them like proper house pets. If you have the time and the love they need, please fill out an adoption application form.
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Helena

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July 15, 2020: Helena has been diagnosed with a uterine tumor or mass. Awaiting further examination and possible surgery for spay/removal. July 23, 2020: Helena has underwent emergency spay/surgery to have her abnormal uterus removed in Montreal. So far, she is recovering well. Sept., 2020. Unfortunately, a month after her surgery and her wound had fully healed, Helena started to bleed again despite no longer have ovaries or a uterus. Antibiotics were started again along with pain medication, ...
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Dixie

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Sept. 2020: Despite being the completely healthy one, our foster parents were shocked to find Dixie had passed away overnight. She had no symptoms and had suffered no trauma. Most likely, she ad died in her sleep or had suffered a stroke. Rest in Peace Dixie. Dixie and Cora, both girls born on Halloween night of 2018 are super curious and love to explore. While they used to be quite nervous, their parents have done an amazing job socializing them. Cora and Dixie both enjoy being perched on yo...
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Perriwinkle (neutered) & Cota

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Meet brother's Perri and Cota. These two hilarious, bouncy boys would be a wonderful addition to any family who has the time and space to give them lots of attention and time-outside the cage to run, climb and generally go crazy. Of the two, Perri is definitely more active. He doesn't like to sit still, he's always curious about everything and is a very good climber (although he tends to get stuck on things and will need your help to get down). Cota on the other hand, calms down after about ...
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Smokey, Pinkie & Snowy

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This trio of trouble-makers will light up your day and make sure you never have a dull moment when they are awake and around! Sisters Smokey, Pinkie & Snowy were abandoned at the SPCA in Gatineau, and were transferred to the rescue soon after as they would have a better chance of getting adopted. As well, Pinkie had a severe inner ear infection upon arrival. She was unable to walk straight or even balance enough to hold food! Poor girl was not doing well at the shelter at all. After 2 month...
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Pebble & Yukon

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Meet baby sisters, Pebble and Yukon! Don't ask us who is who, because thus far, they are pretty identical. These two baby girls are an estimated 2 months old and unfortunately came from a hoarder who originally had intended to feed them to his snake. They, along with 21 other albino rats, were surrendered to us when he realized that he just had too many rats! Pebble and Yukon are slowly coming around under the kindness and persuasion of their foster mom. They are curious, but still skidd...
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Angel, Faith & Hope

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Meet sisters, Angel, Faith & Hope. These 3 sisters were originally purchased from PetSmart and unfortunately, quickly became "too much work" for the girl who originally purchase them. It does not seem that they received any socialization in the most formative months of their lives, but luckily, our experienced foster mom has been able to make huge progress with these girls. Of the three, Angel and Hope (beige and merle) are the most outgoing and comfortable with humans. They are curious, acti...
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Jay & Indigo

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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. Of the two, Indigo (the one with hair) is definitely more active and wants to just run around and do crazy things. Jay, is slightly calmer, but he definitely has his moments too! These two are still babies and have so much more growing to do. They must be adopted together. If you are interest in adopting Jay and Indigo, please fill out an adoption ap...
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Bruno & Jack

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Meet adorable, friendly, super curious brothers, Bruno and Jack. They absolutely love each other, and their human companions as well. Bruno and Jack love to explore, eat yummy healthy treats and squish together into hammocks or igloos to take naps. These two boys are an estimated 7-9 months old. They are more or less full grown now, but will probably gain a bit more weight based on how much their foster mom is spoiling them! Now that Bruno and Jack have been in their foster home for a f...
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Benny & Hugo

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Meet brothers, Benny and Hugo. You will not find a more adorable pair anywhere! These brothers were unfortunately surrendered for being "too big". Realistically, they aren't even full grown yet at an estimated 5-6 months old. Of the two, Benny (beige) is slightly more anxious and tends to take a few more days to settle in and get used to new surrounding and new people. He's incredibly curious and boy or boy can he climb and explore when he wants to. Hugo on the other hand, is a much more c...
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Margaret & Elizabeth

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Meet Elizabeth (beige) & her sister Margaret (black) These 2 sisters came from a pretty horrid situation where they lived with 2 others in a tiny cramped cage with no food or toys. They have come a very long way, as all of them were desperately in need of some proper nourishment and socialization. Of all of them, Elizabeth is the most outgoing. She's brave, adventurous and actually kind of likes people now. Margaret on the other hand, still needs quite a bit of patience and someone who can...
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Hagrid & Hedwig *medical hold*

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Looking for a sweet, friendly, adorable pair of boys? Look no further. Hagrid and Hedwig are literally the perfect pair. These brothers love each other, love people and above all, love to socialize. Hagrid especially will always wait for you at the door and come running the moment you call. Hedwig takes a little more time to warm up to you, but as you can see below, he's not exactly shy either. Both boys have no flaws when it comes to personality. Hagrid is just a little bit snatchy when ...
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Teddy & Bear

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Meet brothers Teddy & Bear. These two sweethearts were being used as studs in a breeding project. They had a pretty rough start, living in a tiny cramped hamster cage and not given any chance to actually play and be rats. Thankfully, a kind-hearted lady convinced the previous owners to surrender them to her and she provided them with a huge upgrade! She reached out to us in the hopes of finding them a longer term home and a better chance at finding a forever home. Both boys are extremely s...
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Amidala & Laiya

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Sweet sisters Amidala & Laiya are estimated to only be about 3 months old. They unfortunately had to be surrendered when their former human was evicted and had nowhere to go. The girls are extremely tightly bonded and are rarely apart. They are both a little bit shy, but super curious and great with riding your shoulders. They still have a lot of growing to do, but you'll have a hard time resisting their gorgeous little faces. If you have some love and time to spare, Amidala and Laiya w...
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Opal (spayed) & Pirate

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Meet Opal and Pirate, two spunky girls who still have a lot of growing to do and tons of energy to expend. Opal is estimated to be 4 months old. She was spayed when only 3 months old, meaning she will hopefully be much healthier with a drastically LOWER chance of any reproductive cancers. She is a little love bug. She loves to give kisses and always looks for opportunities to scramble into your hand. Once she's out, she's quite bossy and confidence. Nothing phases her. She loves to explore, c...
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Conrad & Marvin (neutered)

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Conrad (albino) and Marvin (agouti) grew up together and have never been separated from each other. These two cuddle constantly and when they are in their cage, are often sleeping in a pile, or eating right next to each other. Of the two, Conrad is brave, outgoing, and extremely confident in himself. People don't make him nervous at all. He loves to run around on the ground and comes when you call. On the other hand, Marvin is a nervous wreck. New sounds, sudden movements, and especially new ...
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Sparrow, Anamaria & Calypso

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Meet this spunky, friendly trio of sisters who had a very rough start to life, but bounced right back to be happy, healthy girls after only a month with the Rescue. Sparrow, Anamaria & Calypso started life as snake food, lived for months in a plastic bin, spent a few more weeks in a tiny cramped cage with 9 other girls, and finally their life made a turn for the better in February of 2018. These girls are super active, love to eat, climb and generally be social. They are not wary of hands ...
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Clyde, Huey & Remy

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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, who is estimated to be about 6 months old, is about 3 months older than Huey & Remy. This trio get along wonderfully and are almost always found cuddled together in a hammock or igloo. With the loving and patient influence of their foster mom, this lively trio have really come out of their shells. They love to cuddle with their foster mom on the bed an...
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