{"id":36714,"date":"2026-04-11T12:12:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T16:12:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mainelyratrescue.org\/rattieblog2\/?p=36714"},"modified":"2026-05-06T13:18:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T17:18:36","slug":"the-not-so-mean-girls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mainelyratrescue.org\/rattieblog2\/the-not-so-mean-girls\/","title":{"rendered":"The Not So Mean Girls"},"content":{"rendered":"

These girls came to us on 3\/1\/26 as part of an accidental litter.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Fostered by Kate in Lowell, MA.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

ADOPTED!<\/strong><\/p>\n

#20260073, “Regina”, Rat, Grey and White, Other, Standard Ears\/Standard Coat, Female, DOB: 10\/31\/2025, Spayed\/Neutered?: No<\/del><\/p>\n

#20260076, “Karen”, Rat, Black, Berkshire, Dumbo Ears\/Standard Coat, Female, DOB: 10\/31\/2025, Spayed\/Neutered?: No<\/del><\/p>\n

#20260074, “Cady”, Rat, Pink-Eyed-White, Pink-Eyed White, Dumbo Ears\/Standard Coat, Female, DOB: 10\/31\/2025, Spayed\/Neutered?: No<\/del><\/p>\n

#20260075, “Gretchen”, Rat, Black, Berkshire, Dumbo Ears\/Standard Coat, Female, DOB: 10\/31\/2025, Spayed\/Neutered?: No<\/del><\/p>\n

#20260072, “Janis”, Rat, Black, Berkshire, Standard Ears\/Standard Coat, Female, DOB: 10\/31\/2025, Spayed\/Neutered?: No<\/del><\/p>\n<\/div>

UPDATE 4\/21\/96:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The girls continue to be more comfortable and gain confidence over time.<\/p>\n

Cady is still super shy and prefers not to be handled. She will take treats from my hands, but that is about it. Sometimes she just stays in the spaceship while everyone else is out of the cage.<\/p>\n

Janis will gently chew on your fingers, not to cause injury or break skin. She comes running to the front of the cage when it is open, but prefers not to be picked up.<\/p>\n

Gretchen is the most human-oriented, very sweet and handleable.<\/p>\n

UPDATE 4\/11\/26:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Introducing the Not-So-Mean Girls\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n
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A quintet of fancy rats looking for their forever fetch home<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Wednesdays, they wear… whatever they want. They’re rats.<\/p>\n

Meet five fabulous fancy rats who are ready to trade the Plastics table for a cozy hammock in your home. Unlike their namesakes, these girls are way more “study group” than “social hierarchy” \u2014 well, mostly.<\/p>\n

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Regina George<\/strong>\u00a0| Light grey \u2022 Pink eyes \u2022 Regular ears<\/p>\n

She rules the cage, but don’t let that intimidate you \u2014 Regina is actually the friendliest of the group and will happily climb into your lap and judge your outfit from a position of genuine affection. She’s the queen bee who actually deserved to be queen bee. Iconic.<\/p>\n

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Cady Heron<\/strong>\u00a0| White \u2022 Pink eyes \u2022 Dumbo ears<\/p>\n

Cady came all the way from… okay, we don’t know her origin story, but she IS a little shy at first, just like her namesake navigating a new school. Give her some time and patience and she’ll come out of her shell. She just needs the right person to show her the ropes (and the treat bag).<\/p>\n

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Janis Ian<\/strong> | Black berkshire \u2022 Standard ears \u2022 White belly<\/p>\n

Janis is the artsy, bold one \u2014 she has OPINIONS, and she is not afraid to express them, occasionally with her teeth. She’s a little nippy sometimes and needs a rat handler who appreciates a girl with some edge. She’s not mean, she’s\u00a0misunderstood.<\/em>\u00a0A true icon.<\/p>\n

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Gretchen Wieners<\/strong> | Black berkshire \u2022 Dumbo ears \u2022 Smallest of the group<\/p>\n

Gretchen is so fetch. Yes, we’re trying to make fetch happen. Gretchen is the tiniest of the squad and one of the friendliest \u2014 she’s always trying to be near you, near the other rats, near the snacks. Her loyalty knows no bounds. She just wants to be included.<\/p>\n

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Karen Smith<\/strong>\u00a0| Black berkshire \u2022 Dumbo ears<\/p>\n

Did you know that Karen can tell when it’s raining? Because she can feel it in her little rat whiskers (probably). She’s a little shy at first, but Karen is genuinely the sweetest soul once she warms up to you. She contains multitudes. Don’t underestimate her.<\/p>\n

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Adoption Details<\/h3>\n

The Not-So-Mean Girls are looking for a home\u00a0together or in groups\/pairs<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 rats are social creatures and separating the Plastics would be, frankly, tragic. Ideal adopters have rat experience (especially for Janis!), can provide a large cage, enrichment, and the kind of drama-free environment these girls truly deserve.<\/p>\n

On Wednesdays, they eat whatever snacks you give them. Please give them snacks.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Regina & Cady<\/strong>
\n\"Regina<\/p>\n

Janis<\/strong>
\n\"Janis\"<\/p>\n

Gretchen<\/strong>
\n\"Gretchen\"<\/p>\n

Karen<\/strong>
\n\"Karen\"<\/p>\n

Gretchen & Karen<\/strong>
\n\"gretchen<\/p>\n<\/div>