http://mainelyratrescue.org/rattieblog2 Mainely Rat Rescue: Because every rat is worth rescuing. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:02:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Females: Carson Curie Goodall Zimmerman Fossey Males: Newton Galilei Einstein Edison Tesla Momma Carson Curie Goodall Zimmerman Fossey Newton Galilei Einstein Edison Tesla http://mainelyratrescue.org/rattieblog2/?p=586 "Willie Nelson", Black Hooded, Standard Ears/Coat, Neutered Male, DOB 6/25/09 He was neutered on 9/1/10 so can start living with the ladies on 9/22! Willie Nelson is a sweet and adorable boy who was turned into a Maine shelter by parents when their son moved out. After three months, MRR was ... http://mainelyratrescue.org/rattieblog2/?p=584 "Kenny Rogers", Black Hooded, Standard Ears/Coat, Neutered Male, DOB 6/20/09 Neutered on 9/1, can be introed to ladies on 9/22. This HUGE squishy man rat was taken out of a Maine shelter where he had been for three months. His owner was heartbroken at having to give him up, he was her ... http://mainelyratrescue.org/rattieblog2/?p=583 These two adorable young boys were gifted to the little boy in the family without mom's permission. The owner, who was a co-worker of one of our foster moms, asked her if MRR could help rehome these little sweethearts. "Joe", Black Berkshire, Standard Ears/Coat, Male, DOB 7/3/10 "Kramer", Black Split Capped w/ Head Spot, ... http://mainelyratrescue.org/rattieblog2/?p=582 "Emma", Black Bareback with Head Spot, Standard Ears/Coat, Female, DOB 02/01/10 Emma was a pet store rattie purchased just a few weeks before her owners had to move to a new home where they learned that rats were not allowed. She went to a shelter in Maine and as soon as ... http://mainelyratrescue.org/rattieblog2/?p=581 "Lacy", American Blue, Dumbo Ears, Standard Coat, Female, DOB 08/01/09 Lacy is an adorable and sweet girl who was surrendered to an animal shelter in Maine because her owners had moved to a new home where rats were not welcome. Mainely Rat Rescue took her and her new cagemate Emma out ... http://mainelyratrescue.org/rattieblog2/?p=580 If it didn't happen to us, we wouldn't believe it! Little Miss Julianna had an ovarioectomy (spay which removes just the ovaries, not the uterus) but miraculously gave birth to  healthy eepers 4 weeks later! The vet is stumped as to how this could have happened but will soon resolve ... http://mainelyratrescue.org/rattieblog2/?p=579 Males: “Egg Roll”, Black Eyed White, Dumbo Ears, Standard Coat, Male, DOB 7/11/10 ADOPTED by Robin “Kung Pao”, Black Eyed White (tiny black spot behind left ear), Dumbo Ears, Standard Coat, Male, DOB 7/11/10 RIP MC “Sake”, Black Eyed White w/black spot over eye, Dumbo Ears, Standard Coat, Male, DOB 7/11/10 ADOPTED by ... http://mainelyratrescue.org/rattieblog2/?p=578 "Tigger”, Siamese, Standard Coat/Ears, Neutered Male, DOB 3/26/10 Tigger is from The Winnie-The-Pooh Cast, and is currently living with his brother, Eeyore, as well as Lacy and Emma. Tigger is especially good friends with Lacy, and we would love to see them go home together (pictured with Lacy below). 8/25/10 Update on ... http://mainelyratrescue.org/rattieblog2/?p=577 “Eeyore”, Black Self, Standard Coat/Ears, Neutered Male, DOB 3/26/10 Eeyore is from The Winnie-The-Pooh Cast and is currently living with his brother, Tigger as well as Emma and Lacy. Keep reading for updates! 8/25/10 Update: "Eeyore has always had a bit of stubborn streak in him in that he doesn’t want to get out ... http://mainelyratrescue.org/rattieblog2/?p=575 "Apple Dumplin", Platinum Self, Standard Coat/Ears, Neutered Male, DOB 4/17/10 "Almond Tea", Platinum Self, Standard Coat/Ears, Neutered Male, DOB 4/17/10 ADOPTED 8/1/10 Update from the foster home: Apple Dumplin': He was just introduced and housed with my six other rats a week ago and has learned so much from example with the others. He is ... http://mainelyratrescue.org/rattieblog2/?p=574 "Olive", Beige Berkshire, Standard Ears and Coat, Female, DOB 07/04/09 Olive was surrendered to a local animal shelter because her owners were moving and had no room for her. We played match maker with Carlin and Olive after Carlin's brother unexpectedly passed away. You can read more about Carlin here. These ... http://mainelyratrescue.org/rattieblog2/?p=573 A couple of days after purchasing a her from a pet store, Kali surprised her new family with these 12 beautiful babies! These cuties will be ready for permanent homes in the middle of August. Males: "Fox", Agouti Berkshire, Dumbo Ears/Standard Coat, Male, DOB 7/10/10  RESERVED for Lizspit “Beau”, Black Split Capped, Standard Ears/Standard ... http://mainelyratrescue.org/rattieblog2/?p=572 "Athena," Black Hooded, Dumbo Ears, Standard Coat, Spayed Female, Estimated DOB 10/1/09 "Sybil," Black Hooded, Dumbo Ears, Rex Coat, Spayed Female, DOB 3/17/10 Athena had a litter of babies on 2/13/10. She was surrendered to MRR and sent to her foster home just a few days later to raise her babies. They ... http://mainelyratrescue.org/rattieblog2/?p=571 “Fig Boot”, Platinum Self, Standard Coat/Ears, Neutered Male, DOB 4/17/10 “Rhubarb”, Platinum Self, Standard Coat/Ears, Neutered Male, DOB 4/17/10 Fig Boot and Rhubarb are from The Strawberry Shortcake Friends. They are some of the friendliest rats around, and both just love being involved in your life! Fig Boot is the first to the ... http://mainelyratrescue.org/rattieblog2/?p=570 "Mrs. C.", Black Irish, Standard Coat/Ears, Spayed Female, DOB 12/26/09 Mrs. C. is the mother of the Happy Days litter. Please be aware that this story has a "tear-jerker warning" attached to it. Update from foster mom: 7/26/10 Mrs. C. has really come out of her shell. She is litter box trained and loves ... http://mainelyratrescue.org/rattieblog2/?p=569 Strawberry Shortcake..She is very out going.. Just like Sparrow they are the first ones out of the cage.. She has to check everything out!They all ride on shoulders and have had a large variety of foods.7/26/10  These to have came out of their shells so much. They are both litter ... http://mainelyratrescue.org/rattieblog2/?p=568 "Thomasia," Black Self, Standard Coat/Ears, Female, DOB 3/29/10 "Paulina," Black Irish, Standard Coat/Ears, Female, DOB 3/29/10 Thomasia and Paulina, who are sisters and partners in crime, are fantastic young ladies, full of energy and mischief, yet very sweet, interactive and friendly. They enjoy exploring and eating treats, especially fruit smoothies. Thomasia is ... http://mainelyratrescue.org/rattieblog2/?p=567 “Murray”, Black Hooded, Standard Ears/Coat, Neutered Male, DOB 12/8/09 “Farley”, Beige Berkshire, Standard Ears/Coat, Neutered Male, DOB 12/8/09 Murray and Farley, along with 23 other rats, were surrendered to MRR after their rescuer found herself unable to care for them following a divorce. Everyone was living together in one small cage and ... http://mainelyratrescue.org/rattieblog2/?p=566 "Shamus", Black & White Bareback with Headspot, Standard Ears, Rex Coat, Neutered Male, DOB 3/17/10 "Declan", Black & White Hooded, Dumbo Ears, Standard Coat, Neutered Male, DOB 3/17/10 Shamus and Declan are from Athena's Irish Bunch. Shamus and Declan both are a little on the shy side, yet they are also curious, wanting attention and adventures. Declan ... http://mainelyratrescue.org/rattieblog2/?p=565