Apollo came to us on 5/16/22 because his owner no longer had enough time for him. In August he was diagnosed with a heart murmur and the beginnings of heart failure, so was made a Sanctuary foster. Fostered by Stephanie in Cheshire, MA. #2022276N, "Apollo", Rat, Blue, , Dumbo Ears/Standard Coat, Male, DOB: 05/24/2021, Spayed/Neutered?:
These girls came to us on 4/8/22 from a home with too many pets. Due to chronic respiratory concerns, they were made Sanctuary status in June 2022.
Rex came to us on 4/24/22 after his companion died. Due to his senior status, he was sent to a home with some buddies for him and made a Sanctuary foster.
These girls came to us on 12/30/21 because their owner was moving abroad and couldn't bring them along. With them being all over 2 years old and two of the three having respiratory infections, they were made Sanctuary fosters. Fostered by Heron in Brooklyn, NY.
These boys came to us on 4/10/22 because their owner no longer had enough time for them. When Pride came down with a case of severe edema, both were made Sanctuary animals with their foster. Fostered by Julie in Milford, NH. #2022137N, "Pride", Rat, Black, , Standard Ears/Standard Coat, Male, DOB: 07/01/2020, Spayed/Neutered?: No #2022138N,
These girls came to us in February 2022 because their owner could no longer afford them. Due to all being seniors and most having health concerns, they were made Sanctuary fosters. UPDATE 3/2/22: "Sappho has a little eye irritation we are watching. She is very shy still and we're working on getting her to trust
Stella & Lou came to us on 10/11/21 after their owner had surgery and could no longer afford or take care of them. They were already seniors, and when Lou was diagnosed with a lifelong respiratory condition in December they were made permanent Sanctuary fosters. Stella Lou
Charles came to us in August 2021 from a different shelter - he was biting and unable to make friends. After a neuter he was able to meet some lady friends, but still not human-friendly enough to be adopted out. He loves meeting all the other senior Sanctuary ladies in his foster's home. UPDATE 2/6/22:
Otis came to us on 10/15/21 from another shelter after he lost his cagemate. He has a history of behavioral needs and a poor reaction to anesthesia, so he cannot be neutered to help with his temperament. UPDATE 3/4/22: "Otis deserves as much attention as I can give him. He's such a nice, sweet boy.
Shelby originally came to us as Aly in July 2019 from an owner who had too many pets. She was adopted a month later, and then returned to us 2 years nearly to the day of her adoption. Her cagemate had passed and owner was unable to take in more rats to keep her company.
