Meet Rufus and his two sons, Neil & Riley. These three boys (along with their mom and sister – Chico and Picco) were dumped at the SPCA Montreal when the babies were just newborns. Considering their rough start to life, they have adjusted remarkably well!

Rufus (black) is every bit the responsible dad. He’s the most anxious and wary of the three, and you can just tell he’s warning his boys not to trust humans too much (just yet!) But we are working hard every day to gain his confidence. His two sons on the other hand, are much more outgoing and friendly. All three can still be a little skiddish, especially around loud noises or quick sudden movements, but they are making improvements every single day. The two babies love being up on shoulders (Rufus, not so much).

These 3 boys are looking for a perfect home together where their new family will continue to help them grow, play, and learn to appreciate life with humans.

To inquire about Rufus and his sons, please fill out an adoption application!

Meet John Smith and his brother and best-friend, Flynn. The two are pretty much inseparable and like to get into all sorts of trouble together. Quite often, I find them guilty and covered in dirt, digging up my houseplants together. Other times, they climb up on an empty cage, even though they know they’re not supposed to be there, and then they end up stuck and need help getting down. Both boys are about 6-7 months old and are almost done growing.

John Smith is the albino, and is the slightly more outgoing of the two. Flynn Rider has the most beautiful dark grey colour, and tends to keep a little more to himself. These two boys still act like they don’t want to be picked up, but in reality, they don’t put up much of a fight. They keep running up and backpedaling, but once you have them out, they are so happy and carefree and are not shy at all.

These two boys will become big squishy and cuddly boys in no time. To inquire about adopting John Smith and Flynn, please fill out our adoption application.

Meet Chico and Pikko, an adorable mother-daughter pair who are extremely bonded and would like to find a loving home together.

Chico and Pikko were abandoned at the SPCA Gatineau along with the father rat and several other babies. Having never had a decent loving home, both girls were extremely nervous and scared, but after spending a month with our experienced foster-mom, both have made incredible progress.

Both are curious, and despite their fear have never bitten or even nipped. Both are still a little weary of being picked up, however are now comfortable with being stroked in the cage and are willing to come up and take food from your hands.

We will continue to update their status, but for now, they are looking for a family who is willing to take the time to socialize and teach these girls to trust and love.

To inquire about these girls, please fill out an adoption application.

Sweet Jacob has come a very long way and anyone who meets him now would never guess that he used to be a terrified, aggressive rescue from a hoarder. Estimated to be just over 1 year old, Jacob has been neutered, properly socialized and now just wants a home with 2 or more female rats and a human lap to call home.

Although it will take a week or more for Jacob to warm up to you, once he does, he is the perfect cuddle-buddy and fellow couch-potato. He loves to just lay on your stomach or on your thigh while you do your thing. He closes his eyes and leans in to get gentle head rubs once in a while, and is SO polite that if he needs to relieve himself, he’ll actually have the courtesy to hop off!

Jacob needs a calm home with a consistent schedule and no rough handling at all. He still spooks easily and can very quickly become that terrified quivering rat. The good news is, it is now quite easy to coax him back into calmness.

Jacob is a very special boy who is looking for that perfect human guardian. He would absolutely love to live with girl rats who will pamper him and help boost his confidence with their outgoing nature.

We absolutely WILL NOT adopt him out as a single rat, so please only apply if you have female rats already at home, or are willing to adopt 2 female rats from us.

Jacob’s adoption fee is $100 to help cover his veterinary costs. Please contact us for more information.

Meet Gaston and Chias who were abandoned by a “feeder breeder” in Toronto. Thankfully, our good friend Alex offered these brothers – and TWENTY TWO other rats – a safe home until they could be transferred to the Rescue in Ottawa. Gaston is brave, outgoing, and definitely wants to be the boss. His right hand man is Chias, who gives as good as he gets. These two are the most friendly and are looking for a home where they will be allowed to have lengthy out-times to burn off all that excess energy.

Both boys are about 4.5 months old as of April 2016.
Considering they came from an environment where they had no human interaction, these babies have become socialized remarkably fast. Ideally, Gaston and Chias are looking for a home where their confidence will continue to be nourished.

To inquire about these adorable brothers, please fill out our Adoption Application.

Meeko and Fleek were transferred to us from the SPCA Outaouais.

These boys were abandoned at the SPCA in a cardboard box when they were only about a month old. Now, they are 5 months old and flourishing under the love of their foster mom. They are very good shoulder-riders, and while both are still a tad nervous about being picked up, they don’t put up much of a fight. Once they are out and about, they love climbing up on you, and checking in to see what the human is doing.

These bonded boys are looking for a home that will be calm, and willing to continue working with them to give them the second chance at life all rats deserve. With just a little attention and love, they will continue to flourish into happy confidence rats!

To inquire about Meeko and Fleek, please fill out our adoption application.

Meet George, Franklin & Lucas (left to right), three babies who were lucky to be saved and to meet each other.

Lucas was born when a pet store sold his pregnant young mother as a pet. Since she was a baby herself, she only gave birth to 3 little ones and he was the only boy. The girl who purchased his mother decided she could not keep him and so brought him to the Rescue. Franklin and Lucas were going to become snake food, but after a series of fortunate and not-so-fortunate events, they ended up at the Rat Rescue. Since these 3 boys were nearly identical in size and age, they were introduced to each other and have been inseparable ever since.

George and Franklin are definitely slightly more shy and tend to freeze on the spot if anything scares or startles them. They need someone who will continue to be gentle with them and to properly socialize these two babies over time. Once accustomed to their surroundings, they are just as crazy and bouncy as other babies. Both these boys are still test nibbling fingers as they clearly haven’t had much exposure to handling or people in general.

Lucas on the other hand is a tiny bouncy ball. He will chase his adoptive brothers and entice them to play with him. Lucas is daring, curious, and you can just tell he will grow up to be a troublemaker.

These 3 bonded boys are looking for a home where they will have plenty of room to grow and learn. They would prefer a home without young children as they are too small and delicate to be handled roughly. To inquire about adopting these boys, please fill out our adoption application.

Meet Toby & Ben. Probably the most adorable, active, puppy-like rats you will ever meet. When Toby and Ben are excited to see people they will drop everything and immediately run to the door. They are great for being picked up or held and are free to run on the ground because they come immediately when called.

Toby (black and white hooded) is more eager to please, whereas Ben is a tiny bit more independent and will sometimes play hard-to-get.

Both boys are about 4-5 months old and are looking for a home where they will get at least 1 hour of free-range time every day. They need a large cage with lots of stimulation to keep them from getting bored and destructive.

Do you think you have the room in your home and heart for these lovely boys? If so, please take the time to fill out our adoption application.

Meet Pipper and Charlie. These two sweethearts didn’t get much love or attention in their previous home where it seems like they were rarely handled. Pipper (agouti) arrived with a pea-sized abscess on her throat which has now been resolved and 100% healed. She is definitely the slightly more nervous of the two girls. Charlie is slightly more outgoing, and much more easily coaxed out with food and gentle words.

Both girls still have a ways to go and are looking for a caring, understanding home where their new family will patiently continue to help them gain confidence.

If you think these girls could be the perfect fit for you and your family, please fill out our Adoption Application. Thank you!

These 3 boys are a father/son trio, Albus being the big bossy dad, while his sons, Sirius and Remus, are much more easy going and carefree.

All three boys get along wonderfully and after a long time in foster care, are now healthy, happy and ready to find their forever home.

Are you looking for a sweet trio of boys to take home? Look no further! To adopt Albus and his boys, please fill out the adoption application under “Get Involved” -> “Adopt”.

These 3 carefree baby girls are looking for that perfect home and human family. All three are extremely friendly and outgoing. Judith and Seyla were born at the Rescue three days after their extremely pregnant mother was found abandoned in a garage and taken in by a kind stranger. Olympe was originally purchased from a pet store, then surrendered by her previous human.

These girls must be adopted together!

Meet Ebony and Sammy!

This silly pair of sisters are outgoing, friendly and eager to hang out with their humans. They were surrendered as newborns by a hoarder in Valleyfield and have grown up at the rescue. Ebony and Sammy were born on April 7, 2015, making them just over 7 months old as of November 18, 2015.

They are always eager for out-times and love using humans as a jungle gym to climb onto and give kisses. Sammy (the hairless girl), is easy to handle but loves to explore her surroundings while you dispense treats to her. Ebony doesn’t enjoy being handled as much but loves the treats just as much!

To adopt these pretty girls, please fill out the adoption application under Get Involved > Adopt.

These two brothers not only look similar, but have the same outgoing, friendly, lovable personality. They absolutely LOVE to give kisses and like nothing more than hanging out with their humans.

At 1 year old, they are healthy and still incredibly active. Jared is all black, while Monty has a neat white belly that begs to be tickled.

Jared & Monty must go to a home as a pair, but they can also be adopted with their foster brothers, Ghost & Buster.

Orion, Prancer and Dancer are a trio of adventurous and brave brothers looking for a loving home together. All three boys rush to the door of the cage when you walk by and can’t wait to come out to play. They are part of a group of 21 rats rescued on Christmas Eve 2014. Orion is definitely the most confident and out-going of this band of brothers, while Prancer is the most reserved and Dancer fits right in the middle!

It is adorable to watch these 3 boys cuddle and love each other. How could you not want these boys in your life?

As of November 18, 2015, these boys are just under a year old.

To foster or adopt, please fill out the adoption application under Get Involved > Adopt.

Meet Thistle & Dhalia!

These two sisters were part of the Maniwaki rescue and were surrendered as young rats. They have since grown into gorgeous little ladies. They were born on March 31st 2015, making them 7.5 months old of as of November 18, 2015.

They don’t adore being handled for too long but they love exploring, running all over their foster mom and enjoying life. They love to come hang out on your shoulder and run around your lap, but would rather avoid being held. They love to have out-times, hang out with their best buds and sleep all day!

To adopt these pretty girls, please fill out the adoption application under Get Involved > Adopt.

Meet Noir and Lilac!

Although these girls are not sisters, they have been raised together since they were a few weeks old and get along really well. As of November 18, 2015, they are approximately 7.5 months old.

Noir is the more social of the two, loves to hang out with her humans and craves all of the attention. Lilac, on the other hand, will love to explore and run onto you but she is still hand shy and would prefer not to be handled too much. Both are very friendly and outgoing and make wonderful companions.

To adopt these girls, please fill our the adoption application under > Get Involved > Adopt!

UPDATE: Sadly, on November 17, 2015, Ellie was euthanized by her veterinarian because she had congestive heart failure and fluid was building up in her lungs, making it very difficult for her to breathe. Violet has lost her friend but we are working on introducing her to some new friends so that she will not be lonely.

Meet the ever sweet and adorable Ellie and Violet. As of June 2015, these girls are about a year old.

Ellie and Violet, who were once shy, are now social girls who like getting attention, out times, and belly rubs. They love to run around, explore and play during out times.

Their foster mom has done a wonderful job socializing them and winning their trust, so we hope their forever home will be just as gentle and patient. These girls are looking for a family where they will be loved and allowed to play and explore and show you just how sweet rats can be.

To adopt, please fill out the adoption application under > Get Involved > Adopt.

Meet Nestle and Ginny!

These girls are approximately a year old and were originally surrendered to the Outaouais/Gatineau SPCA. Since we often work with our local shelters, we had these two transferred to us so that we could find them forever homes!

Nestle and Ginny are very friendly and curious. They love to run all over their foster mom during out times and give her lots of attention. They will come right to the door of their cage to see you and ask to be let out to play. Although they are very carefree and adventurous, they are still a bit weary of being picked up as they were likely not handled much. This however can quickly change with a bit of patience and treats!

Nestle and Ginny are in a loving foster home located in Ottawa but transport can always be arranged.

To adopt these gorgeous girls, please fill out the adoption application under Get Involved > Adopt.

Meet Dandelion & Daffodil!

These 2 sisters were part of the Maniwaki rescue and were surrendered along with their numerous siblings. Although they are still a bit hand shy, they love attention, are calm, love to explore and enjoy cuddling with their cage-mates. They appreciate lots of out-times and like to come visit their foster mom while they are busy running around.

Dandelion & Daffodil are available for adoption with their cage-mates Dawn & Misty, Thistle & Dhalia and Ebony & Sammy in groups of 2, 4, 6 or 8.

To adopt these pretty girls, please fill out the adoption application under Get Involved > Adopt.

Meet Dawn & Misty!

These sisters are outgoing, friendly and eager to hang out with their humans. They were surrendered as newborns by a hoarder in Valleyfield and have grown up at the rescue.

They are always eager for out-times and love using humans as a jungle gym to climb onto and give kisses. They are the perfect little girls.

Dawn & Misty are available for adoption with their cage-mates Ebony & Sammy, Thistle & Dhalia and Dandelion & Daffodil in groups of 2, 4, 6 or 8.

To adopt these pretty girls, please fill out the adoption application under Get Involved > Adopt.

Meet Bebop and Snapdragon, two boys closely bonded that came from different situations.

Bepop was at a shelter, living in a tiny hamster cage for 3.5 months and was in danger of being euthanized for a respiratory infection. Thankfully, they allowed Rachel to take him and introduce him to some desperately needed friends and a healthier living environment.

One of the friends that helped him come out of his shell is Snapdragon. Snapdragon is very brave and eager to please. He is often found plastered to the door of his cage, begging to come out and play.

To adopt or foster these boys, please fill out the adoption/foster application under > Get Involved > Adopt. Snapdragon and Bepop are also available for adoption with their cagemates Bonsai & Lotus.

Lotus and Bonsai are 3 month old boys (as of June 2015) who were surrendered with their litter-mates in April.

These sweet and beautiful boys enjoy human company, are very social, easy to handle, friendly and are adorable!

Lotus and Bonsai are available for adoption with their cagemates Snapdragon & Bebop. To adopt or foster these boys, please fill out the adoption/foster application under > Get Involved > Adopt.

Marigold and Inka are a wonderful pair of rats available for adoption. Marigold and Inka are not sisters but they were raised together since they were very young and are very bonded now.

They are social rats who love to explore and receive lots of attention!

Marigold & Inka are available for adoption or fostering along with their cagemates Toohart & Poppy and Noir & Lilac. To adopt or foster this lovely trio, please fill our the adoption application under > Get Involved > Adopt!

Toohart and Poppy are a pair of 3 month old girls born at the beginning of April 2015. Although these girls are not sisters, they have been raised together since they were a few weeks old and get along really well.

Toohart is the more social of the two and has 2 hearts on her belly, perfect for kissing! Poppy, on the other hand, will love to explore and run onto you but she is still shy when being handled.

Toohart and Poppy are also available for adoption with their cagemates Marigold, Jerry & Inka and Noir & Lilac. To adopt these girls, please fill our the adoption application under > Get Involved > Adopt!