These boys are former lab rats from a college program who came to us on 7/12/26.
Fostered by Tavia in Bailey Island, ME.
#20260341, “Romulus”, Rat, Black and White, Hooded, Standard Ears/Standard Coat, Male, DOB: 09/01/2025, Spayed/Neutered?: Yes 08/25/2026
#20260342, “Remus”, Rat, Black and White, Hooded, Standard Ears/Standard Coat, Male, DOB: 09/01/2025, Spayed/Neutered?: Yes 08/25/2026
UPDATE 11/7/26:
These boys have come a long way during their time in foster care! They would definitely benefit from confident rat friends in their forever home. They’ve been doing great with the other fosters in the home and they’re coming out of their shells, slowly but surely!
They still dislike being picked up and Romulus will even scream in protest but their foster is able to pet them when they’re in the play pen. Remus is somehow both skittish and braver than Romulus. He tolerates handling much better than Romulus but will run at loud sounds, while his brother is the opposite. We’ve recently made big progress by allowing them to walk into a bonding scarf on their terms and leave when they’re ready. In time they could get quite comfortable with a bonding scarf as a way to hang out.
Romulus has some dry skin issues which are easily managed with olive oil in their daily fresh food. He may need to be on fleece only (current set up) and not in bedding that could dry him out.
UPDATE 9/23/26:
These boys are looking for a very special adopter – someone who is patient, understanding and willing to get to know them on their terms. They have been through a lot of changes in their lives and have come a long way in foster care.
Romulus is the slightly more confident of the two, though not bold by any means. He will be the first to come to you for treats, and he leads the way for his brother. Remus, the shyer of the two, often stays behind until his brother takes a treat, and he may prefer to eat it from the floor rather than take it from your hand. Although both boys prefer not to be handled, they will sometimes come to an offered hand if it smells interesting.
Both boys are easily moved from cage to play area in an igloo or hide. Once out of the cage, you can sit in the play area with them and let them explore. This will be the best way for them to get to know you.
Romulus and Remus have been briefly introduced to other rats, and it would seem that careful introductions could work.
These boys may not be the cuddly types of rats that people show off online, but they are sweet and gentle boys. If given enough time to settle in, and if their boundaries are respected, they could become wonderful companions.
Romulus
Remus
Together
