Rattie Ratz Rat Rescue

Jun 2017 17

Sharing an Apartment with a Grouchy Rat: Anna and Strider

2017 Articles, Rodent Ramblings

by Stephanie Cameron

Not only do domestic rats come in all shapes and sizes, they also come in all sorts of temperaments. From the lovable “snugglers” who don’t want you out of their sight to the Mr. Grouchy Pants who want to be left alone to their own devices. Anna was lucky enough to adopt a rat on the Mr. Grouchy Pants end of the spectrum. Anna renamed her grouchy boy Strider and has been on an adventure of rattie proportions ever since!

May 2017 27

Rattie Ratz: Rat Cafe

2017 Articles, Rodent Ramblings

by Alyssa Nader

Many of us have heard about cat cafés, which originated in Taiwan and became a beloved craze in Japan, where tourists and residents alike can now choose from the over 150 kitty cafés that are open in the country. Guests can relax and enjoy a hot cup of tea or coffee, basking in the company of animal friends as the cats roam about, a welcome break from the grind of everyday life.

Apr 2017 1

Rattie Ratz–Rat Hospice: Saying Goodbye

2017 Articles, Rodent Ramblings

by Karen Marcroft

There is no doubt about it--the hardest part of keeping pets is saying goodbye. It comes too soon for all of our furry friends, but especially so for our ratties. This is the story of the “hospice” months for my three ratties. Warning: it may be a bit of a tear-jerker.

Feb 2017 18

Rattie Ratz: There’s Always Room for More

2017 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Rodent Ramblings

by Stephanie Cameron

Brittany contacted Rattie Ratz Rescue in October of 2015 after losing her last group of boys. While initially planning to take a break from owning rats, Brittany soon discovered that she missed having them in her life. Though their bodies are small and their time with us is short, the holes they leave in our lives are large.

Jan 2017 28

Rattie Ratz: Rescue Story, From Labs to Love

2017 Articles, Rodent Ramblings

by Alyssa Nader

Patrick was a lab rat, rescued in a group of 53 rats from a biomedical facility. All that the Rattie Ratz volunteers were told about his time there is that he “ran mazes.” Despite his rough beginning, Patrick found a loving home, became the “gentle giant” that he is today and even met his soulmate, thanks to the love and effort of many volunteers.

Dec 2016 17

Sharing a Rats Love with the Next Generation: Butters and Nixon

2016 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures

by Stephanie Cameron

For those of us who had pet rats growing up, I think it’s safe to say the experience was a special one. From building mazes on our kitchen floors to shoulder rides and special trips to the pet store, rats have a way of making each day special and memorable. For those of us who have experienced this rattie love, it’s only natural to want to share it with our own families and children.

Jul 2016 30

Kirby: Teaching Patience One Pinch at a Time

2016 Articles, Rodent Ramblings

by Saralan Chen

After upgrading my cage, I realized it was much too large for my two female rats, Peeka and Boo. But I had the perfect idea for them; more rats!
After doing considerable research, I chose to adopt. It’s not as easy to find a rescue group for rats as it is for cats or dogs, but I did find a couple of good places and Rattie Ratz was one of them. They had great reviews and were very quick to respond. I submitted my application and they recommended a trio of neutered males, and suggested that I go meet them in person before making a final decision.

Jun 2016 18

Rattie Ratz Second Chances: Enzo and Aston

2016 Articles, Rodent Ramblings

by Stephanie Cameron

When it comes to working within a rescue, giving animals a second chance at life takes the cake for feel-good vibes, and it’s just as special when the animals in question are rats. As a domestic pet rat rescue, Rattie Ratz volunteers see their fair share of animal neglect; it’s not just dogs and cats in need of rescuing from bad owners and bad situations.

Apr 2016 16

Sweet Sisters: The Story of Lacey and Leila

2016 Articles, Rodent Ramblings

by Stephanie Cameron

As a rat rescue organization, Rattie Ratz takes pride in being a resource for both the general public and local shelters. Although it is not as common to find rats at shelters, it happens more often than most people think. Unfortunately, most shelters do not have the resources or the knowledge to properly care for rats. This is where Rattie Ratz Rescue steps in.

Mar 2016 19

Rattie Ratz: A Tale of Two Brothers

2016 Articles, Rodent Ramblings

by Vivien Hoang

Meet Ollie and Jeffrey.
From there, it was only a matter of time before they started coming out of the cage and allowing us to pick them up.
The two brothers couldn’t be any more different. Ollie is the big squish. He does his share of exploring (at a leisurely pace!), but before long, he will sidle up next to you, tuck his face against you, and demand scratches. He’s bigger and heavier than his brother, so you won’t see him clambering in and out of the hammock. This boy is a cuddly one!

Rattie Ratz Rat Rescue

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