My name is DAD RAT!

dad Rat is even cuter in person. He`s chunky, slow moving, and did I mention cute? dad Rat may be a bit of an old timer, but he`s still got a lot of love to give. He`s been pretty shy in the shelter, but with enough patience he could get comfortable with another rat or human friend. Da Rat is looking to keep his days busy, as he`s a retired Dad Rat that is ready to pick up some hobbies. paper shredding, foraging, pea fishing... his options are limitless! Could you help him achieve his dreams?

Rats are nocturnal, highly social and extremely intelligent animals! Due to the highly social nature of rats we prefer to match them with homes with existing rats, or to adopters looking to take home two or more rats. Rats can be food driven (and great foragers!) making them excellent animals to train. We always recommend the use of positive reinforcement training with your animals, and are happy to provide more information on this topic.

We recommend providing a safe indoor enclosure that allows the rat plenty of space to exercise. The minimum cage size should be 2’x2.5’x2’, with good ventilation (no glass enclosures) and must have a solid base. Preferably the shelter includes multiple levels, with appropriate use of linens or paper bedding and lots of rat appropriate toys. Rats should never be housed with other animals, each species should always have its own housing.

The needs of each rat are unique and if you have questions about the right type of enclosure for the rat you are interested in, please let us know when you stop by! We are happy to provide guidance and advice.