The Rat Room

If there’s a rescue out there that does EVERYTHING for rats, this would be the one. HVRR is extremely dedicated in the health and re-homing of rats. They are located in Michigan but have contributed and helped rats nationwide.
But rescues can’t make it happen on love alone. They need our help. Every year they put out raffles and every year these raffles get better and better. There’s something for everyone. I also love how this raffle works, you buy your ticket and choose for which prize you want it to go for. So say you’ve got your eye on something you can’t live without…buy loads of tickets for that particular item.
It’s winwin all around because HVRR sure deserve it. They are truly rattie guardian angels. One big bonus from adopting from them is the fact that all their rats are neutered and spayed. That is truly a gift in itself.

So come on!! Dig deep, find it in your heart and help out Huron Valley Rat Rescue. Make a difference along with them.

7 little boys were sitting and waiting at a high kill shelter in the Toronto area. The day before their scheduled euthanasia, a wonderful lady came in and brought them home to foster. Shelagh from Toronto is caring for these seven youngsters until their forever homes can be found. These are some beautiful beige and fawn rats, all about 4 months old. They are mostly hoodeds and barebacks, gorgeous markings with rich colour. These boys are happy, bouncy and ready to be cuddled and loved.
Shelagh can be reached through the Rat Shack forum her member name is lilspaz68. If you love rats and follow some rat forum, chances are you already know all about this wonderful lady. She dedicates all her spare time and limited resources to helping rats. She’s an expert when it comes to rat care and is primarily the caregiver to older and sick rats. Her home serves as a hospice for those needing one last place to call home.
These boys are young and full of life and would make the perfect pet for new rat homes or to add to an already happy colony.

Are you in love with these handsome boys but your home already has female rats, well you are in luck because a low cost neuter may be available. You’ll need to contact Shelagh for further details.

The group having fun in their cage, they will keep you entertained with their antics and playfulness.

These boys are friendly, loving, and very comfortable with each other and with people.

You can see their shiny coats and rich colour, these are healthy boys.

Now is the time to get yourself that perfect xmas gift, two or three or more of these sweet beauties.
So please don’t hesitate to contact me at admin@ratshackforum.com or come see Shelagh over at the forum. The boys are waiting for you.

There’s nothing negative about a raffle. You put in a bit of money, a few bucks donation and you have the chance to win a great prize. A prize suited to your needs and wants. Especially in this case, The Capital City Rat Rescue raffle.
This rescue has done many great things for rats in the Nebraska area. They take in homeless rats, re-home and rehabilitate the ones most in need. Not only are they important for saving countless lives, they are also instrumental in helping a wonderful company called Oxbow in reformulating their product. But Capital City Rat Rescue can’t do it all alone. They need our help. And what better way than a raffle. They offer great prizes and not only for our rats. They have coupons for MacDonalds, beautiful beaded jewelry, painted glass and candles… that’s right, time to pamper yourself. Of course there are also the customary rat prizes, cages, decor and hammocks galore. My sister site The Cozy Corner, literally my sister site, my sister runs it. lol has donated a $50 gift certificate for anything on the site as well as custom orders. So get your finger out and start clicking and do some CHIPIN in for Capital City Rat Rescue. And don’t forget… you can also check out their website for a rat or two to add to your colony.
You can visit them on the Rat Shack and check out the raffle thread. Or you can visit their website to learn more about Capital City Rat Rescue.

You’ll have fun, you’ll be doing some good and you won’t be disappointed. Everybody wins when we donate to a rescue.

If you happen to live in Ontario, Canada, and you are looking to bring rats into your home, please keep in mind Chelle’s Critter Haven.
Chelle and her husband Graham have been doing rat rescue for some time now. It’s always difficult when you first set up a rescue and to actually follow through with it but these two have made it seem like they were born for this kind of work. They are amazing with rats, take excellent care of them and should be the first you go too when wanting a rat. Chelle can help you choose which rats would fit into your family, she can also guide you in intros if you’d like to have the new rats live with your current little guys. She will always be there for you should you need info or support in any way rat related. And if you can’t adopt from Chelle at this time, please consider donating. Rescue rats don’t come cheap. With Chelle, they don’t just sit in a cage and wait for a home. They get regular vet care, the best of food, toys and lots of human interactions. You can find more information at her website: Chelle’s Critter Haven.

Now on to Chelle’s Critter Haven’s rat of the month!
September belongs to Helena.

Chelle writes:
Helena was surrendered to us with her sister, Venus. She is about 18 months old. She was fed table scraps her entire life, and her poor diet caused some, shall we say, excessive weight gain. But now, with a proper diet, she is quickly going back to the weight she should be, has a much better coat, and has gained lots of personality and spunk! She is still a little chunky, but we like to think that there is just more to love!
There are so many more reasons to love her. She, as well as her sister, is very well socialized and loves being handled, held, and especially cuddled! Because she is older, she is a bit more relaxed, and is content to curl up in your lap and be loved.
She and Venus have similar types of markings, but do have differences in their colouring, as well as their size, so they are quite easy to tell apart. They would be great for someone who is new to rats! They would love to have an owner who has a quieter home and doesn’t mind adopting older gals.
Feel free to ask about or come meet Helena! You will fall in love with her chubby physique, her loving personality, and her overwhelming beauty!

You can find more info and pictures on Helena at the Rat Shack forums or at Chelle’s Critter Haven.

Helena:

Back in July, a wonderful volunteer with the Toronto Animal Services contacted the Rat Shack about some rats desperately needing homes. Two of them were sweet gals named Thelma and Louise. The girls went into foster home and put on pregnancy watch as all females should be. You just never know when was the last time they were in contact with males.
Well, they were right to be worried. Louise gave birth to 9 sweet little baby rats. They are back at the shelter now, nursing and growing like weeds. They will soon need homes of their own. These pups happen to be super adorable with their button nose and black and white markings. They will surely make a wonderful pet.
You can read about them in this blog called Feathers, Fur and the Occasional Fang
And also view each picture of the babes individually. They definitely have that wow factor in them. If I wasn’t so full up in my colonies, I’d be swinging by Toronto and snatching a few of these fellas up. If you live to far away, there might be a way to help with transport. Many people on the Rat Shack donate their time and transport efforts to help unite rats and good homes. So please have a look, open your heart to a rat in need.