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Mathias & Murmur

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These brothers are extremely friendly and curious. They come to the cage door for kale (Mathias' favourite treat!), run around and explore in their play room, and enjoy interacting with their foster brothers. They absolutely LOVE to climb all over their foster mom and get the occasional head scratch. Mathias especially will beg at the door with his nose stuck as far out as possible. Though they are easy to handle, they aren't quite cuddly yet. Their natural curiosity means they would much rat...
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Shylock & Tolbot

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Sweet, adorable brothers, Shylock and Tolbot are only 8 months old and still have so much growing to do, and so much love to give. These brothers are extremely curious and so full of energy. They may not want to cuddle now, but once they have grown up and learned to love their new family, they will hopefully become sweet squishy boys. For now, they would much rather run around, explore, and spend as much time out of their cage as possible. Shylock and Tolbot are looking for a home that can...
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Rizzo, Sia & Addy

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Meet this lovely trio of sisters who are an estimated 5-6 months old. Rizzo, Sia & Addy are absolutely inseparable and will likely entertain you for hours with their funny little antics and super sweet personalities. All three girls are very curious, lively, and would fit right in with any family who can give them lots of room to run, toys to play with and destroy, and plenty of soft beds to cuddle in. They still have lots of growing to do and if you think you have the space in your heart ...
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Ben & Sailor

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Meet brothers Ben & Sailor. We know for sure that they were born some time in June of 2016 making them almost exactly 1 year old at the moment. Originally dumped in a box at the SPCA in Gatineau, these boys had been adopted into a forever home. Unfortunately, due to their human's increasingly busy schedule, they could not longer be given the love and attention they deserved. Ben and Sailor are now back at the Rescue and once again looking for a place to call their own. Due to a period of n...
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Peppa & Salt

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Meet rambunctious and active sisters Peppa & Salt. These fun-loving girls are an estimated 4-5 months old and still have a ton of growing and learning to do. They were surrendered to the SPCA as their previous home says they didn't have enough time for them. These girls are extremely curious, friendly, and are just a little unsure about being picked up. Once they are out though, it's all about fun and games. They will crawl all over you and aren't shy at all! If you think you have the t...
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Jojo & Blossom

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Meet sweet sisters Jojo and Blossom. They were surrendered along with their other two sisters, Buttercup and Bubbles at the SPCA Gatineau. These girls are an estimated 1 year to 1.5 years old. Unfortunately we have very little information about them, other than the fact that Jojo showed up at the shelter very very pregnant. After successfully raising all 15 of her babies (yup, she was a trooper), Jojo has rejoined her sisters and is now looking for a forever home. Jojo must be adopted with...
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The Baby “Hippos”

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Meet our baby hippos! These 7 adorable babies are estimated to have been born March 10, 2017 and March 6th, 2017. Either way, they get along fabulously and for all they know, they are sisters! All the albino babies are extremely friendly and outgoing, while there are 2 agouti/brown girls who are a little more nervous and will need someone with patience and a calm presence to continue socializing them throughout their lives. These girls are looking for homes preferably in groups of 2 or...
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Charlotte & Caramel

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Meet 4 month old sisters, Charlotte & Caramel. In their few months of life, they have already been passed from home to home, until they were eventually taken in by a kind veterinary technician who thought she could give them a forever home. Unfortunately, despite her best efforts, things just weren't working out, and so she decided to surrender them to the Ottawa Pet Rat Rescue. Despite their rather rocky start to life, Charlotte & Caramel couldn't be more friendly! They love to explore, they...
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Bubbles (spayed) & Blossom

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These sisters are estimated to be about 1.5 years old. They were unfortunately dropped off at the SPCA in Gatineau as unwanted rats with very little information about where they came from and what their previous living conditions were like. Thankfully, regardless of their past, these two girls are friendly, curious and with just a little bit of socialization will definitely become absolute sweethearts. With their super soft fur, big dumbo ears and curious personalities, Buttercup & Bubble...
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Tolbot & Shylock

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Meet Tolbot & Shylock, two baby baby who were born in early October 2016. These two were born and kept in a tiny hamster cage, 8″x10″ wide along with 21 other rats until they were surrendered to the Rescue. At only 5 weeks old, they will soon be ready to find their forever homes. Right now, they are typical babies: sleeping, eating, pooping and bouncing around their cage like they have springs attached. The ideal home for these boys would be one with a big cage they can grow into, lots of ...
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Iago & Timon

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Meet Iago and Timon, two brothers whom we suspect are around 7 months old. These two were kept in a tiny hamster cage, 8″x10″ wide along with 21 other rats until they were surrendered to the Rescue. Due to their rather unfortunate start to life, Iago and Timon are understandably still a little nervous about being picked up and handled. However, both are extremely curious, never bite and with just a little love and attention would make wonderful pets. Iago (black capped) is definitely the brav...
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Major J. Hill & Kearnel

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These two sweet girls come from vastly different backgrounds, however, it seems that fate wanted them to meet and become best friends. Major Hill was a stray abandoned at Major Hill Park in Downtown Ottawa. You can read all about her dramatic rescue on our Facebook Page as well as her progress as she healed and became a slightly nervous, but totally sweet girl that she is now. Kearnel was simply unwanted after a family had her for about 8 months. She was given away to a neighbour who thankful...
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Joy & Molly

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Joy and Molly are almost opposites of each other. Joy is a little crazy, super outgoing, brave like she's 7 feet tall (even though she's actually tiny, even for a young female rat!) and is the most vocal rat we have ever heard in our 4 years as a rescue. She takes every opportunity to escape, and hands? Hands are just platforms, to be used at leisure when adventure is on the horizon! We seriously can't say enough wonderful things about the busy-bee that is Joy. Oh, and did we mention, she's ...
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John Smith & Flynn Rider

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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 slightl...
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Jacob

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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 yo...
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Meeko & Fleek

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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 b...
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George, Franklin & Lucas

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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 end...
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Pipper & Charlie

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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 hom...
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Judith, Seyla, and Olympe

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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!
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Thistle & Dhalia

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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...
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Nestle & Ginny (females)

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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 a...
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Dandelion & Daffodil

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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 ...
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Dawn & Misty

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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 t...
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Snapdragon & Bepop

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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 p...
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