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Rascal & Rukus (experienced home only)

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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 force...
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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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Harissa & Cayenne

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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...
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Wasabi & Sriracha (special needs)

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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...
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Woody, Buzz and Slinky

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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...
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Hugin & Munin

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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...
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Ladle & Whisk (adoption pending)

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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...
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Cosmo and Quasar

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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...
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Scarlet & Fitzgerald

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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...
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Pablo and Salvador

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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...
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Hektor, Leshy, Yeti & Newt

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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...
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Karma & Dottie

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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...
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Matilde & Winnie

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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 ...
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Mallow & Boodle

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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...
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Shucks & Jerry

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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...
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Titi & Tata

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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...
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Tokey & Titchy

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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 ...
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Paris and Fidji

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Paris and Fidji are estimated to be born some time in July of 2022 making them approximately 1 year 6 months old. Both of them were purchased from Pet Circus in downtown Ottawa, however, their previous owner decided she could no longer handle them due to some behavioral and health issues. Below are a few words from their foster family: Paris: She is a very active girl. Paris loves to climb all over us and give us kisses. Of the bunch, she is the most fearless and fast as lightning! Fidj...
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Sydney and Gaia

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Update: May 15, 2024. Unfortunately Sydney very rapidly developed symptoms of congestive heart failure. While she initially responded very well to lasiks + antibiotics, over the May long weekend, she had a sudden and severe decline. The foster, along with the rescue and our vet made the call to say goodbye to Sydney. Sydney and Gaia are estimated to be born some time in October of 2022 making them approximately 1 year 3 months old. Both of them were purchased from Pet Circus in downtown Ottaw...
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Todd (neutered)

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Meet Todd! This shy rex-y boy was abandoned inside an apartment complex and thankfully picked the right family's kitchen cabinets to invade! The couple who found him fed him for months and even built him a little shelter in their kitchen cabinets while trying to lure him out or catch him. After several close calls, Todd was finally safely trapped in October of 2023. We estimate he is about 1 year old. Not surprisingly, Todd is a little bit shy, but he's a total sweet heart. He will be ...
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Mabel, Jasmine and Amelia

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This adorable mother-daughter trio are perfect in every way! We were told Mabel (mother), is about 1.5 years old, but we sincerely think she's closer to just 1 year old, as she still has so much energy and spunk. It's possible the previous owner got her age wrong since she herself got them from someone who had them before. Mabel is a total attention hog, and though she takes the longest to warm up to new people, once you have her trust, she'll be the one demand you pay attention to her. He...
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Pearl and Opal

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Update Aug. 22, 2024: Both Opal and Pearl developed more tumors. Pearl's tumor was easily removed. Opal had developed FOUR additional tumors. Only 3 were successfully removed. These girls have now required over $2000 in vet bills. If you would like to sponsor them, feel free to reach out or make a donation! Thank you! Update Jan. 23, 2024: Opal's tumor was successfully removed and both girls are now fully recovered and ready to find their forever home! Update Jan. 8, 2024: Pearl's tumor was ...
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Reed, Angus & Nico

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Reed, Angus and Nico of three of the sweetest boys you will ever meet. They were surrendered to the SPCA Gatineau in September of 2023 with mild respiratory infections. We estimate that they were born some time in March of 2023. The staff at the SPCA could see right away that they were sweet, loving boys who craved attention and wanted to explore, but with their limited space and time, they contacted the Rescue hoping that we would have a foster home available that could give them the love and ...
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Fern & Ivy

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Sister Fern and Ivy were purchased by their previous owner from Pet Smart in May of 2023. Thus, we estimate that they are about 6 months old currently. Unfortunately their previous owner lost interest and thus these girls were banned to the garage until her father reached out to us and we were able to find a foster to take them in. Since arriving in their new foster home, they have really come out of their shell and their personalities shine! Below are a few words from their foster family:...
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