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For tips on placing rats in new homes, please see the bottom of this page.

 

 

The Official Rat Rehoming Network

https://www.facebook.com/groups/821846411328330/

 

You can join our own chat group by clicking on the Online Forum button at left so you can post a rat who needs a home.

 

Here is a website that lists pets for sale: www.mypetsforsale.com

 

If you are looking for rats please check the rescues listed below.

 

You may also find listings of rats who need homes at
http://www.petfinder.org

www.creaturesandcritters.com

 


Rat Rescue Listings

Listed from East to West

 

Updated 6-15-17

 

England
I take in small animals including rats, so if you are looking for a new rat, check out my website at www.rescued4life.co.uk

Jane

 

Canada

 

Maritime Rat Rescue Group
Main location: Moncton, NB
Lindsay Horsman Founder/President
Website: www.MRRG.org
Facebook page: Maritime Rat Rescue Group
Twitter: MRRG10
Email: maritimeratrescuegroup@gmail.com

 

The Small Victories rescue website lists rats who need homes in the areas of Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, Ottawa, Kingston, and other parts of Canada.  There are also links to rescues for other small animals.

smallvictories.jane @ gmail.com

http://openmediagroup.com/smallvictories/

 

Chelle’s Critter Haven
Guelph, Ontario, Canada.

(519) 830-6285

chellescritterhaven@gmail.com

http://chellescritterhaven.org

We rescue and re-home small animals of all kinds, however our primary focus is rats.

 

Henry’s Haven

City of Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough, and surrounding areas

Ontario, Canada 

(705) 927-2970

lyndsymcauley@yahoo.ca

https://www.facebook.com/groups/henryshaven/

 

Small Animal Rescue Society of BC (SARS BC)
PO Box 54564
7155 Kingsway
Burnaby
, BC  V5E 4J6  Canada

Phone: 604-438-4366
Fax: 604-777-2118
info@smallanimalrescue.org
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/bcsmallanimalrescue.html
http://www.smallanimalrescue.org
We rescue all sorts of small animals and the occasional dog or cat. We are
a registered charity in Canada and we operate all over British Columbia.

 

U.S.A.

 

The Rats Nest
Mobile Rescue, US Wide

Gilbert H Weant, Jr.

Email: theratsnestben@gmail.com
Phone: 336-649-1404 voice or text 24/7 availability

 

New England

 

Mainely Rat Rescue

Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York

www.mainelyratrescue.org

 

Pet Provisions
135 Pearl Street
Essex Junction, Vermont 05452
(802) 878-6623

 

New York

 

Silly Little Rodents Rescue WNY

P. O. Box 75

Hamburg, NY 14075

716.598.9773

Sillylittlerodentsrescuewny@yahoo.com

http://www.sillylittlerodentsrescue.us/home.html 

 

Pennsylvania

 

PHILLY RAT RESCUE--Where every rat counts!

PO Box 45662

Philadelphia, PA 19149-5662

Phone: 856-357-6603 (General Info/Adoptions)

Email: phillyratrescue@gmail.com (General Info)

 prradopt@gmail.com (Adoptions only)

Website: http://www.phillyratrescue.com 

COME VISIT US ON PETFINDER! http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/PA853.html

 

The Pittsburgh Rat Lovers Club & Rescue

Adoptions and Rescue 412-708-7919, kcyann@aol.com

Education and Health 724-266-0334, pulman2@comcast.net

www.pittsburghratloversclub.org

 

New Ken Rat Rescue
New Kensington, PA -- Near Pittsburgh
chris@nkrats.com
(724) 355-2702 (text first is best or leave a message)
www.nkrats.com
www.facebook.com/nkrats

 

Maryland

 

Small Angels Rescue

(301) 668-0404

info@smallangelsrescue.org

http://www.smallangelsrescue.org

 

gRATitude Rat Rescue

Pylesville, Maryland

gRATitudeRatRescue@gmail.com

Rat.Petfinder.com

Face book page: https://www.facebook.com/GRATitude-Rat-Rescue-217125965019246/timeline/

We rescue and re-home rats.

 

North Carolina

 

Carolina Pet Rescue

www.cpr-nc.org/

 

Sondra Allison

Asheville, NC (2 hours from Charlotte)

828-683-7196

 

P.A.W. (Providing A Way) Home Rat Rescue and Transport

Tae and Aaron Franklin

Fayetteville, NC

7065646947 cell

9103392374 home

www.pawhome.com

 

Ratical Rats Rescue

Kristin Robinson 

Hendersonville, NC

(828) 676-9496

https://www.facebook.com/RaticalRatsRescue

 

Virgina

 

Dakota’s Dream is a small, volunteer run, no-kill, non-for-profit animal rescue group. Our volunteers are hard working and dedicated in assisting animals in need of finding a forever home. We pride ourselves on being a no kill rescue group. We believe that every animal deserves a second chance and sometimes even a third chance. We rescue cats, dogs, rats, bunnies, guinea pigs, and horses.

Mailing Address:
PO Box 1814
Winchester, VA 22604


Phone: 540-323-7520
Email: dakotas.dream@hotmail.com

http://www.dakotasdream.webs.com/

We are also on Facebook.

 

Micah Ross

Chaos Rattery

Christiansburg, VA

Call or text: (540)-505-1577

chaossupply@yahoo.com

Specializing in Blues and Dumbos. We also take in unwanted rats and try to find them homes.

 

Florida

 

Rat Lovers

Pinellas County, FL

http://ratlovers.com/

 

Michigan

 

We are Royal Ratty Rescue located in Lansing, MI. Ratties are always available for adoption to approved homes, and rats or other small mammals in need of homes are welcome! All ratties are vet-checked & properly quarantined before going to a “forever home.” Transportation to and from the Rescue are available at a negotiable cost. You can reach us at: RoyalRattyRescue@comcast.net or by phone at (517) 974-4577.

 

Yale Road Adoptables

Carrie

Greenwood Township, MI

Rescues both rats and degus.

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/YaleRoadAdoptables

Web site: http://www.yaleroadadoptables.weebly.com

Email: gotrats10@yahoo.com

 

Wisconsin
Kimberly M. Nowak
302 1/2 N. Genesee Street
Merrill, WI 54452-1943

SacredDragon2002@aol.com

A caring person who will rescue rats in need of a home and socialize them to make them good pets for good homes only. Will also do pet sitting for small rodents.

 

Ohio

Robyn’s Nest

130 N. 1st St

Miamisburg, OH  45342

937-247-9272

www.robynsnestrescue.com/

 

Indiana

 

Happy Endings

Heather Leughmyer

Columbia City, IN

260-327-3434

hleughmyer@hotmail.com

http://hleughmyer.tripod.com/

 

Seventh Heaven Rattie Rescue

http://seventhheavenratrescue.webs.com/

Central and south central Indiana

 

Illinois

 

Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary

Director: Beth
824 Church Street,
German Valley, IL 61039
(Centrally located between Rockford & Freeport,
Chicago & Galena)

815-266-1342

info@crittercamp.biz

www.crittercamp.biz

 

R.A.T.S. (Rats Are Truly Special), an unofficial rat shelter based in the Chicago area is looking for homes for rats that we take in. These rats are either from kill shelters or from private homes. I don't always have babies, but teenagers and adults need love just the same.
Dawn - 708-424-2793
Taratherat@aol.com

 

Tennessee

 

East Tennessee Give a Heart Rat Rescue

Johnson City, TN

https://www.facebook.com/easttngiveaheartratrescue

easttennesseegiveaheartratrescue@yahoo.com

(423) 302-7424 NO PHONE CALLS BEFORE 9AM OR AFTER 6PM

 

Missouri

Nod Away Rat Rescue

Tiffany Smith

Maryville, Missouri

(660) 582-4575

happyrattusn@hotmail.com

www.facebook.com/nodawayratrescue

 

South Dakota

Stars Rat Rescue

Brittney

Winner, SD

(605) 840-2151

adoptions@starsratrescue.com

http://www.starsratrescue.com/

 

Nebraska

Capital City Rat Rescue

Staci

Omaha, Lincoln and surrounding communities. 

www.capitalcityratrescue.com

 

Texas

 

Dallas/Fort Worth area

 

Just A Rat Rescue & Sanctuary

JARRS operates through a network of foster homes throughout the Dallas, Texas metroplex. Our mission is to provide loving care to rats in need until their amazing, forever home is found.

All rats are spayed & neutered. Adoption fee is $50. Please apply at www.tinyurl.com/jarrsadopt. Contact our Adoption Coordinator, Stacy, at JARRS.Adopt@gmail.com

 

PocketAngels Rattie Rescue

Bedford TX (north of Dallas)

(682) 503-6698

(682) 230-3023

Info@PocketAngelsRescue.com

http://www.pocketangelsrescue.com/


The Rat Association of Texas (RAT) does rat rescue on an ongoing basis. RAT also works closely with PocketAngels Rattie Rescue.  Please visit our forum for the latest updates.

http://forums.ratassociationoftexas.org

You can also contact Christine Gutierrez at ratsoftexas@yahoo.com or fairyratmother@yahoo.com

 

New Mexico


Tiny Toes Rat Rescue of
New Mexico
A 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, Cherie Jones, Founder and President

“Just because they're tiny doesn't mean they're disposable.”
http://www.TinyToesRatRescue.org

Please “like” our Facebook page at

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tiny-Toes-Rat-Rescue-of-New-Mexico/223358007771212

 

Northern Arizona

At Aamanda’s Misfits I specialize in taking in aggressive/hostile rats. Once in my care they are rehabilitated if possible and offered for adoption. Even if they are never able to be adopted they still remain in my care for the rest of their lives. No animal here will ever be put to sleep to due being abused or ill bred.  I almost always have adoptable ratties. Most are from owners who no longer want them or they were destined to be food.

   If there are no pics up on my web site please e-mail me for a list of adoptables.

we also take in and adopt out other small animals as well as dogs,cats and other pets.  Come visit my site and find the part of your heart you have been missing.

blessings to all

aamanda

928-537-9619

http://www.geocites.com/aamandasmisfits/

 

Phoenix, AZ area

 

Any Rat Rescue
Glendale, AZ (Phoenix area)
480-663-3338
info@anyratrescue.org

 

Pigpalooza! Guinea Pig and Small Animal Rescue

PO Box 40373

Phoenix, AZ 85067

602-277-1770x2

beccinco@aol.com

 

San Diego, CA
Wee Companions Animal Adoption, Inc.

Rats, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, mice and the occasional rabbit.
www.weecompanions.com
619-934-6007

 

Orange County area

 

RMCA/Furry Friends Orphanage

Mindy 714-597-1596 (prefers texts to calls)

Orange/ Lakewood area

Runzwithratz@gmail.com

 

Rabbit and Pocket Pet Adoptions often knows of owners seeking to place adoptable rats. We help keep track of rats in local shelters and networks to get them into permanent and foster care. If you foster a rat for the rescue, all expenses and supplies are covered. Vet referrals and care tips are also provided if needed. Sexing help is provided for accidental litters. Free listing on www.rabbitadoption.org for local rats or other small animals needing homes. Contact a volunteer at 818-600-1967 or visit http://www.rabbitadoption.org.

 

Los Angeles Area

Rockstar Rats

Allison

West Los Angeles, CA
www.freewebs.com/rockstarrats
rockstarrats@gmail.com

 

East of Los Angeles

LovinDaRats is a small rescue and rattery.

Brandy

Yucca Valley, CA

http://lovindarats.webs.com/

LovinDaRats@live.com

 

Fresno, CA Area

Little Angels Rescue

Lorie Ham

438 W. Stanley
Reedley, CA 93654

littleangelsrescue@juno.com

 

San Francisco Bay Area


Rattie Ratz: Rescue, Resource, and Referral

www.rattieratz.com

1-800-LUV-RATS   (1-800-588-1821)

 

North Star Rescue

www.northstarrescue.org


Peninsula Humane Society in San Mateo, CA usually has rats who need homes. If you can help, please call Patti Schaeffer at (650) 340-7022 X332.

 

Sacramento, CA area

 

Rattie Ratz Rescue

www.rattieratz.com

Volunteers can make arrangements to deliver rats to the Sacramento area.

 

North Star Rescue

www.northstarrescue.org

Volunteers can make arrangements to deliver rats to the Sacramento area.

 

Sacramento SPCA

www.sspca.org

The Sacramento SPCA usually has rats who need homes.

 

Placer SPCA

Shawna Goss
Executive Assistant
150 Corporation Yard Road
Roseville, CA 95678

(916) 782-7722 x 106
www.placerspca.org

The Placer SPCA often has rats who need homes.

 

Seattle, WA area

Rabbit Meadows

We rescue rats and sell supplies to help support the rescue program.

Sandi Ackerman

8030 NE Bothell Way

Kenmore, WA 98028

206-365-9105.

Info@RabbitMeadows.org

 

Best Friend Rodent Rescue

http://bfrr.org/index.html


Tips on Placing Rats in New Homes

Most people find homes for their rats these days with a post on Craig’s List. Many people are worried that if they advertise “free rats to a good home” the people responding will be snake owners.  Instead of giving rats away, you should charge at least the same amount of money pet shops charge for pet rats.  You can also screen potential adopters by asking them questions such as: Have you had pet rats before?  What were their names?  How long did they live?  What did they die from?  If they’ve never had rats before, ask what other pets they have had, how old these pets lived to be, and what happened to them. If someone takes responsible care of their other pets, they are more likely to be a responsible rat owner.  Click here for our adoption questionnaire.

 

Then you should ask: What kind of cage do you have for the rats, and what is it made of?  How big is it?  What will you use for cage bedding?  What kind of food will you feeding them?  How do you plan to play with your rats out of the cage?  Unless they have good answers for all these questions, they are not an appropriate home for rats, even if they don’t plan to feed them to reptiles.

 

If you are having trouble finding homes for baby rats, here is a strategy that worked well for Rosalie Elliott, a RFC member in Florida who used to breed rats. (This was before the internet, and before rats were as popular as they are now.) She ran an ad in the newspaper that said POCKET PETS. PLAYFUL TRAINABLE AFFECTIONATE MUNCHKINS. Available to selected homes for $5 up. Tel 433-0783 for FREE BROCHURE.

 

When Rosalie first told people they were rats, they would hang up on her. So she wouldn’t tell them they were rats until they came and saw how wonderful and cute they were. Once they saw how cute and wonderful rats are, they fell in love with them and didn’t care that they were rats. She had a waiting list of people who wanted her babies!  Be sure to always adopt out babies in same-sex pairs.

 


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