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Ristretto and Sprout

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These sweet brothers are estimated to be born some time in early January of 2023. They were part of a large hoarding situation in Gatineau/Hull area and were luckily saved by a kind woman who spent weeks and weeks saving hundreds of pet rats from being exterminated. Ristretto and Sprout now just need a loving forever home where their human family will give them lots of love, care, attention and the space and stimulation to grow into being happy, chubby boys. You can follow their adventures on...
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Bella & Snow

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*** In order to adopt, you must be an existing client of a vet clinic that sees rats or have been accepted as a new client at a clinic that sees rats *** Meet sisters Bella & Snow who were both born at the Rescue Feb. 10/11, 2022. Their mothers are sisters who were found dumped in a box on the side of the road in Napanee, ON. Luckily, a kind human found them, and brought them to the Rescue. These babies have been raised with so much love and care and have been handled since the day they ...
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Raphael

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*** In order to adopt, you must be an existing client of a vet clinic that sees rats or have been accepted as a new client at a clinic that sees rats *** Update: March 6, 2022. Unfortunately, after 7 months of 2 types of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication, Michelangelo continued to decline and the difficult decision was made to have him euthanized by our veterinarian. RIP Mike. Update: Oct. 14, 2022. Donatello had two keratin cysts removed. A large 4cm one from the base of his t...
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Sage & Lavendar

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Meet baby sisters Sage & Lavender who were born at the rescue on March 9, 2021. Their mothers were surrendered to he rescue along with 57 other rats from a woman who unfortunately allowed her 5 pet rats to breed uncontrollably. Luckily, these girls will never have to live through that! Sage & Lavender are extremely friendly and social girls. They would have to be adopted together and need a home that will have lots of time and space for them to run around and to continue to grow. If y...
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Ellie (sponsor me!)

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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, ...
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Duckie & Dove

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Meet friendly, adorable sisters, Duckie & Dove. These two were born Dec. 28, 2019, and have been handled since the day they were born. Unfortunately, their breeder ended up with too many rats, and decided she would stop breeding and get rid of about half her rats. Duckie & Dove need a home where they will have lots of space, toys, and plenty of time outside of their cage to interact with their humans where they can live out the rest of their lives together. If you are interested in adop...
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Papi, Chaton & Coco

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Meet these 3 adorable boys who are friendly, well-socialized, love to interact with their humans and are all-round, just perfect rats. Coco (beige and white) is definitely the leader of the three. He is mister independent and takes it upon himself to be alpha and to keep the others in line and safe. Papi (brown dumbo) is probably the most chill and cuddly of the three. He's relaxed, he's happy to get cuddles, food and lots of naps. Finally, we have tiny little Chaton who is a few months young...
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Betsy & Joker (neutered)

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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.
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Snow & Leaf

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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...
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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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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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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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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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Jupiter & Kite

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Jupiter and Kite are estimated to be about 5-6 months old. These brothers have been through a LOT in their short lives, and they have the physical scars to show it. But don't let that discourage you! These boys are some of the most loving, curious boys you will ever meet!. They are always ready to come out and keep you company. They absolutely love attention and food! (oh boy do they ever love food!) Jupiter and Kite are both missing a few fingers and toes. Jupiter is also missing about half ...
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Kepler & Leo

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Brothers Kepler and Leo have been through a lot and they have the physical scars to prove it. These boys are an estimated 1 to 1.5 years old. Both Kepler and Leo are missing fingers and toes. Kepler is also missing about half of his tail and there is some heavy scaring on what's left of it. Leo has some scars on his tail, but managed to keep the whole thing (somehow!) and still has a few stubs for fingers which he uses to expertly hold things. They need a cage/enclosure that is nice and wi...
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Jessica Jones & Mistique

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Meet these Fun-loving, active, super social baby girls who are looking for a home together. Both Jessica J and Mistique are super friendly and love to climb all over anything. Since they are still so young, they rarely stay still! They do love their people, and their favourite thing to do is climb all over you. Please note, these sister must stay together and need a large cage where they can play, bounce and continue to grow. They can also be adopted with Spidey & Jubilee or Emma Frost, St...
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Spidey & Jubilee

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Meet Spidey & Jubilee. Fun-loving, active, super social baby girls who are looking for a home together. Spidey definitely lives up to her name as she has always been the most active and agile of all her siblings. Even when she was just a few day old, she was pulling herself along while her mom struggled to keep her contained. Now that she's grown up a lot more, she's become a true acro-rat. Jubilee is a little less active, but she keeps up with her sister just fine. Please note, these sist...
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Seth & Rogan

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These boys were transferred to us from the Gatineau SPCA after no one seemed to want to adopt them. We can't understand why, because honestly, Seth and Rogan are two of the sweetest boys we have ever met. They are curious, extremely gentle, and wonderful little beings who are calm and tolerate handling very well. Being picked up isn't their favourite thing, especially not for Seth who tends to be a bit squirmy, but once they are in your arms and have a nice sweater to snuggle into, they are c...
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Stallone (“Squeaky”) & Van Damme

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Meet inseparable brothers Stallone ("Squeaky") and Van Damme. These two friendly, curious boys unfortunately waited months at a dog pound in Montreal before they were transferred to us for a better chance at adoption. As per their foster dad: "Both are still fidgety and get scared of sudden movements or unusual noises, but are very friendly and sociable. Squeaky loves being pat on the top of his head, and Van Damme likes to burrow into your shirt. You might need to get these two adopted AS...
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Romulus (neutered) & Remus

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These two brothers were originally meant to be snake food. Thankfully, a kind lady stepped in and was able to save them from that fate at a fairly early age. Estimated to be about 6 months old, Romulus and Remus have tons of energy, love to explore, but still need a home that is patient and can continue to bring out their confidence and true personalities. As of late November 2017, Romulus has been exhibiting some hormonal behaviour. He will be neutered Dec. 14, 2017 and will be on medical ho...
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Simon, Theodore & Alvin

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Meet brothers (from left to right), Simon, Theodore & Alvin. These three are so similar, yet so different! They make the perfect trio of trouble-makers who will bring a smile to anyone's face. First, we have Alvin. He is the leader, the brave one and always the first one begging to come out at the cage door. He is almost always snuggling with someone or otherwise wrestling with one of his brother. Next, we have Simon. He is a total goofball who loves to play. The slightest ruffle of hi...
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Beau (neutered) & Hugo

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Meet Beau (neutered) and Hugo. Both boys were originally strays. Beau was found wandering around outside in Ottawa, while Hugo was found outside in Belleville. These two were likely made for each other, as they got along almost immediately and are both estimated to be around 6 months old. Of the two, Beau is much calmer and almost serene. It doesn't take him long to warm up to new people, and once he's decided he can trust you, he's fine with being picked up, and even cuddling a little. Hugo ...
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Comet & Nebula

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Meet adorable sisters, Comet & Nebula. They are estimated to have been born early to mid-August 2017. These girls were originally supposed to become snake food, however, the snake owner had a last minute change of heart and could no longer bear to watch them killed and eaten by her snakes. Thankfully, she reached out to the Rescue. Despite everything they have been through, Comet & Nebula are extremely well-socialized. As with ALL babies, they don't really enjoy being held, but they are e...
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Orbit & Flare

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Yes, they are pretty much the cutest little boys you will ever meet. Orbit & Flare are brothers who were originally bred to be snake food. They spent the first 7 weeks of their lives eating a mixture of dog food, bird seeds and rodent mix living in a 9L Rubbermaid bin. Thankfully, the human who had them before had a change of heart and decided she would no longer feed her snakes live rats. Understandably, Orbit and Flare are nervous about being touched or picked up. They absolutely LOVE to...
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