About Us
Mainely Rat Rescue (MRR) is a not for
profit organization founded in August 2007 by two women who saw a need
to save unwanted, and often misunderstood, pet rats. Both women have
volunteered at animal shelters, using their available resources to
rehome surrendered or abandoned pocket pets. They rallied together, combining resources and sharing contacts, and
are now the proud founders of Mainely Rat Rescue.
Mainely Rat Rescue's mission is to rehabilitate and find homes for
surrendered or abandoned rats, as well as spreading awareness,
education and support for this often misunderstood animal. While in
foster care, rats will be socialized with people and other rats, giving
them the skills they need to make great companions. Proper food,
housing and health care are provided to all rats until they find their
forever home.
Future plans for
MRR include one day expanding the rescue to include other small
mammals, as well as having a shelter to house animals until they find
their forever homes.
