On 5/17/21, MRR was contacted about a group of rats found abandoned. These rats had been brought to another shelter in Maine, having been found in two taped up Dunkin Donuts boxes. Inside were over 50 rats, including pregnant females, nursing females, and one lone male. On 5/22, we picked up all of these rats
World Rat Day - April 4th 2021 For World Rat Day this year, we'd like to honor some of the most often overlooked ratties: PEWs, or Pink-Eyed-Whites! These cuties often spend much longer in our foster homes in favor of their more colorful counterparts who find homes quickly. We have many PEW babies right now
New Spay & Neuter Fees Coming in 2021 Starting Jan 1, 2021 MRR will be increasing our fees for all spayed & neutered rats. Because we have so few rats for adoption right now, we are honoring 2020 prices for all applications received by Dec 31, 2020 as long as the adoption takes place
We have rat- and rescue-themed books for sale! Limited quantities of all books are available, so don't wait! Adopting Adele - A sweet story of how a lonely, overlooked rat finally found a forever home! $12; includes shipping. Sold out! A Rat's Guide to Owning a Human - A fun read from a rat's perspective
MRR 2021 calendars are here! As we no longer have an online store, we are taking orders via email & PayPal! Calendars will be $20, which is a flat rate that includes shipping to anywhere in the US. If you are interested in ordering a calendar, you can pay right through our website: Visit our
These boys came to us on 9/27/20 because their owner didn't have enough time for them. Fostered in Erin in Windham, CT. #2020727N, "Rhaegal", Rat, Beige, Hooded, Standard Ears/Standard Coat, Male, DOB: 06/01/2019, Spayed/Neutered?: No #2020728N, "Drogon", Rat, Beige, , Standard Ears/Standard Coat, Male, DOB: 06/01/2019, Spayed/Neutered?: No UPDATE 9/29/20: "These boys are both super
100+ rats in one house..! These rats came to us between 7/1-7/12/2020 from a home in Connecticut. MRR volunteers visited the home several times over the course of almost two weeks. A majority of the rats had been living free in the home, having been let loose or chewed out of their cages. These rats
Bailey's originally came to us on 10/5/18 as a baby from another shelter with no room. He was adopted later that month where he joined Barnaby, and both boys came back to us on 2/23/20 because Bailey's was fighting a chronic URI his adopter could no longer afford. Fostered by Chris in Bristol, CT. #2018661N,
French Fry came to us in May 2018 nervous and very under-socialized. Between temperament and senior status, he has been made a permanent foster with us. Rosie arrived in late September 2020 already well over 2 years old. Houdini joined them in December, also over 2 years old. French Fry just loves his girls! UPDATE
Phantom came to us in January 2020 as a single 2 year old because his owner could no longer afford him. "Phantom is doing ok. He is very sweet, gentle and loves to have human affection/cuddle time, he gives kisses, boggles, and loves to cuddle up with you! He is slowing down due to age
