The holidays are officially upon us, and with the festive lights as a beacon for St. Nick, and Ella Fitzgerald crooning in the background about having a merry little Christmas, you can feel the holiday cheer in the air. Whether you follow old traditions or new, I think we can all agree that food plays a large role for many of us during the holidays.
This spring three little ladies were adopted from Rattie Ratz by a repeat adopter named Linda. She and her husband, Raleigh, who have owned rats for twenty years this coming January, were featured previously in a Rattie Ratz article regarding five sisters they had adopted named Peony, Suki, Millie, Bree, and Fiona.
Sometimes it takes a couple of tries to find your place in the world, and whether you walk on two legs or four, we all want the same thing––a place to call home. When two rattie brothers made their way to Rattie Ratz Rescue, a home of their own is exactly what they needed. The boys were surrendered to the rescue (along with their four young brothers) in December 2023 where they briefly enjoyed the names Grinch and Kevin.
When Wesley, a dedicated teacher, welcomed Griffin into his home in January of last year through Rattie Ratz Rescue, he knew he was adopting a unique little companion. Although Griffin’s time with Wesley was brief—just about seven weeks before he sadly passed—he left a lasting impression with his quirky personality and sweet presence.
What would you do if the male rat you bought from a pet store suddenly gave birth to a handful of babies? The two rats were bought with the intent to be emotional support animals for the man’s daughter. He was told by the pet store employee that they were both male, but two months later he found out that was false in a most dramatic fashion when Dobby, one of the “males,” became a new mother of 12 babies.
Alana adopted two girls from Rattie Ratz in January of last year. Before adopting her hooded girl, Clover, and her champagne girl, Willow, Alana had already had some experience with being a rat owner. She had previously rescued three boys named Remy, Gunn, and Otto when she was fifteen years old. Once her beloved Otto passed away, Alana was browsing Instagram when she saw a rat adoption event post from Rattie Ratz.
Rats make wonderful pets. The concept of rats as pets is not a new one; in fact, rats have been domesticated for hundreds of years. But the idea of rats as a loving domestic companion is one that many people still struggle with. Thankfully, there are plenty of rat ambassadors ready to show the world how amazing they are.
In November 2023, Hayley-Mae opened her heart and home to three lively and lovable baby rats through Rattie Ratz, a rescue organization dedicated to the care and adoption of pet rats. What began as a thoughtful search for small, loyal companions that would act as emotional support animals quickly turned into a meaningful journey of bonding and discovery.
In June of 2023, a woman reached out to Rattie Ratz Rescue when she discovered that her female rat was pregnant. She had accidentally gotten a male and female from the pet store. Once the babies arrived, she asked Rattie Ratz to help find homes for them.
In October 2023, Haley and her daughter Hanna, then eight years old, embarked on a journey to become small animal owners. Haley says that Hanna really wanted a small pet, and when they began researching different options for their family, they discovered that rats would be a perfect addition. The family had no prior experience with rat ownership, but after reading how sweet and intelligent rats can be, they made their decision.
