These boys came to us on 10/13/19 because their owner's landlord wouldn't allow pets. After a vet visit to remove a wart, it was found that one of the boys is a carrier of papilloma, which is contagious to other rats, but fortunately does not cause cancer or any other issue in rats. Because we
Hildegard was made Sanctuary status in October 2019 because of a large tumor with risky removal. She underwent surgery on 10/15/19 and is doing quite well now post-op!
These girls came to us on 6/4/19 because their owner was moving and couldn't bring them along. We were informed after their surrender that these girls originally came from a breeding home that tested positive for serious pathogens in December 2018. Luckily these girls escaped that breeder home in July 2018 so while unlikely, there
These boys came to us on 10/18/19 because their owner had too many pets. Fostered by Clinton in Attleboro, MA. #2019486N, "Phantom", Rat, Black, W/ blaze, Dumbo Ears/Standard Coat, Male, DOB: 10/01/2018, Spayed/Neutered?: No #2019489N, "Tim", Rat, Pink-Eyed-White, , Dumbo Ears/Standard Coat, Male, DOB: 09/01/2018, Spayed/Neutered?: No Special need: Phantom has occasional seizures and seems
Over 200 rats abandoned in Ithaca, NY! In mid-November, over 300 rats, mice, guinea pigs, and gerbils were found abandoned outside near Ithaca, NY. MRR was able to help by taking in nearly 160, including adult females and pinkies, and many more have since been born. We will have over 15 litters ready for adoption
It's that time of year again where we celebrate family, giving, and thankfulness for what we have in life! At MRR, our animals are certainly happy to not be in a shelter or fending for themselves, but of course our goal is for them to find permanent homes to call their own. All animals are
MRR 2020 calendars are here! As of 12/21/19 we are all out of calendars! Thank you for your interest, and check back next year :) 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
Spaying and Neutering – Not Just for Cats and Dogs! by Mainely Rat Rescue Some may scoff at the cost of a rescue pet, often exclaiming “I can get one at the pet store for less than half that price!” What many don't realize is what goes into that adoption fee to set the animal
MRR ADOPTION EVENT Open House in Lexington, MA Saturday, August 24th 12:00pm – 3:00 pm Please join Mainely Rat Rescue in Lexington, MA for an Adoption Open House! Although we have adoptions happening each and every day, we still have many wonderful rats in custody who need homes! This is an opportunity to meet rats
These boys came to us on 6/7/19 because their owner was moving and couldn't bring them along. Fostered by Theresa in Somerville, MA. #2019286N, "Pixel", Rat, Grey, Standard Ears/Standard Coat, Male, DOB: 06/01/2017, Spayed/Neutered?: No #2019288N, "Orpheus", Rat, Fawn, Standard Ears/Standard Coat, Male, DOB: 06/01/2018, Spayed/Neutered?: No UPDATE 6/12/19: "Orpheus loves to be petted inside
