Bryon & Percy (special needs)

Posted on February 22, 2021May 15, 2022 by Rachel Shen

A word from their foster family: "Bryon & Percy are really good boys. They use their litter box almost all the time and are very sweet. They still don't like to be picked up, and out times are often spent in one of the boxes, too shy to come out, but they don't run away at loud sounds, or us, and they love nibbling our fingernails and playing hide and seek." Bryon & Percy were surrendered to the Rescue with severe respiratory infections. After months of treatment with antibiotics, both...

Frey & Loki

Posted on February 22, 2021March 22, 2021 by Rachel Shen

Brothers Frey & Loki are estimated to be born Dec. 20, 2020. They are friendly though still a little bit shy. Once they are out of their cage and used to their new environment, both will clamber all over their human as long as we are calm and don't make any sudden loud noises. Considering how young they are, their progress has been incredibly quick and likely with just a bit of patience and persistence, they will become extremely friendly and social boys. To apply to adopt Frey & Loki, ple...

Wilhelmina & Karma

Posted on February 1, 2021March 12, 2021 by Rachel Shen

These sisters are estimated to be born some time in Sept. 2020. While Wilhelmina & Karma are still a little bit shy and unsure about being picked up, these girls are lively, curious and oh so sweet. With just a little bit of patience and lovet, these girls will come out of their shells and we can tell they are going to be total sweet hearts. Karma especially has come out of her shell very quickly. These girls also use their literbox 100% of the time without any sort of training. To app...

Petal & Agatha

Posted on February 1, 2021March 22, 2021 by Rachel Shen

These sisters are estimated to be born around Sept. 2020. While both girls are still a little bit shy and not very used to being handled, they are extremely curious, sweet and lively. Given just a bit of time and patience, they will absolutely come around very quickly. To apply to adopt Petal & Agatha, please fill out an adoption application form.

Evita & Celeste

Posted on October 16, 2020December 26, 2020 by Rachel Shen

Meet sisters, Evita and Celeste. These girls are perfect. They love people, they love each other, they love to eat, run, play and explore. You simply will not find rats who are more fun and energetic than these two. We estimate that they were born around end of April/beginning of May 2020, making them only 5 months old. Evita and Celeste were actually surrendered to the Rescue extremely pregnant. They had been neglected and bred by a young man who had no idea what he was doing. Poor Evita had...

Frankie (neutered) and Toby

Posted on October 16, 2020December 10, 2020 by Rachel Shen

These boys are estimated to be 4-5 months old, with Toby being about 1 month younger than Frankie. Both these boys had a very rough start to life. Toby was sold as snake food, but thankfully, the snake started shedding, and so the people who bought him decided to give him away. Thank goodness, because Toby is the sweetest, most loving rat ever. He loves people! Every time he sees his foster dad walk by, he usually sprints to the door in hopes of being picked up. Poor Frankie was abandoned...

Poppy, Pixie, Ivy & Lucy

Posted on August 6, 2020October 5, 2020 by Rachel Shen

These 4 tightly bonded girls range from 8 months old (Lucy) to the eldest, being 18 months old (Ivy). Sisters Poppy and Pixie are estimated to be about 1 year old. We would like to find them a home together as each of them relies strongly on the other for comfort and confidence. Of the 4, Lucy is definitely the most shy. She may never exactly be a human rat, as she much prefers the company of her sisters. Once she's out of the cage, she's quite confident in exploring and running around on her...

Grey

Posted on July 20, 2020April 30, 2021 by Rachel Shen

Update March 2021: Unfortunately, both Wraith and Purple had to be euthanized by our veterinarian due to persistent and worsening respiratory disease, leaving Grey the sole survivor from this group. Even so, Grey himself has severe and chronic respiratory disease and requires medication twice a day. His monthly medical bill is about $30. If you would like to help support the Rescue and our continued care of Grey, please visit our Donate Page. This trio of boys came from a previous owne...

Ellie (sponsor me!)

Posted on July 20, 2020August 25, 2020 by Rachel Shen

Sweet elderly Ellie was surrendered to the rescue covered in lice, with a respiratory infection and initial symptoms of PT (pituitary tumor). We were honestly not even sure if little old Ellie would make it. Miraculously, with the love and care of her foster, plus the right antibioitcs and cabergoline to treat her PT symptoms, Ellie is almost completely back to being a normal rat. She's a little cuddlier than most, and she does sleep a lot, but you would never know that just a few weeks ago, ...

Arlo & Rene

Posted on May 26, 2020July 14, 2020 by Rachel Shen

These sweet, but slightly shy boys are estimated to be 5-7 months old. They were surrendered by their previous human who was moving and unfortunately didn't appear to have the resources to give them the kind of life they required. Both boys arrived very nervous, not used to handling and extremely skinny. Thankfully, after just 3 weeks with one of our experienced foster homes, they've already come a long way. They are now at a much healthier weight, and have learned to relax and enjoy the ...

Earl & Bernie

Posted on February 18, 2020March 23, 2020 by Rachel Shen

Earl & Bernie are two sweethearts whom we estimate are 7-10 months old. Although they are not brothers, they were raised together and get along just fine. Despite being so much smaller, Earl is actually the slightly more dominant one and is often spotted grooming his much bigger friend. Of the two, Bernie is more laid back and loves people. He will lick your fingers and spend his entire time running around on you or near you. Earl on the other hand is a little bit more reserved. Though he may...

Georges (neutered)

Posted on January 30, 2020February 18, 2020 by Rachel Shen

Things really didn't start out well for Georges. Originating from a hoarder seizure in Brampton Ontario, Georges came to us very aggressive and biting every hand that tried to touch him. He was also missing half his tail and had fresh bite wounds all over his tail and rear. Once at the Rescue, the first thing we did was book him a neuter. Now, about 3 months in, the neuter has done it's magic and you almost can not recognize the same rat anymore. George is now a bouncy, happy, friendly, L...

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...

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...

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...

Helga & Myrtle

Posted on January 4, 2019February 21, 2019 by Rachel Shen

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.

Pebble & Yukon

Posted on November 19, 2018April 8, 2019 by Rachel Shen

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...

Bruno & Jack

Posted on September 14, 2018December 18, 2018 by Rachel Shen

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...