I am away between July 10th and July 24th!

Hello all!

I have been lucky enough to be invited to Portugal by a friend between July 10th and July 24th. Unfortunately this means I will not be answering emails or making any updates between these dates.

While I am gone, I am hoping that two litters will be born. My great friend will be coming over and cleaning the rattery while I am away, and giving the ratties lots of cuddles and kisses and treats for me which is amazing! If litters are born while I am gone, those of you on the messaging list will be updated upon my return.

If you have any urgent questions, please direct these towards Melissa of True North Rattery and she will get back to you as soon as possible! 

If you are looking to adopt and would like to be on the messaging list, please follow my Steps To Adoption and I will get back to you as soon as I return.

Thanks!!! Talk soon <3 Sending love to you and your ratties.

An outside rat pen!

As many of you know, I love taking my rats outdoors and I highly encourage it! Many ratties absolutely love to be outside! 
I have tried to use many different leashes, store bought fences, and other methods to keep my rats from going to far (please note that rats that are skittish or scared are likely to stay very close to you and not run away. Rats that are more confident like to explore) however they slip out of the leashes and the store bought fences aren't the greatest! 

I decided to try to make my own pen out of the spare chicken wire that I had, strapping a "roof" on with zip ties. It was an absolute disaster XD Upon seeing this, my father decided to help make me an outside area for my rats as a birthday gift and it is absolutely amazing! 

On the left, my model hahaha ! On the right, my father's model.

ITS HUGE!!! <3

It's huge!! :D can't wait to set this up in the backyard! 

Rat Group Toronto

If you are looking for a rat group to post pictures of your pet rats, learn about pet rats, and find a list of trusted vets, rescues, shelters and breeders in Toronto and the GTA, then our rat group is the place to be!

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Our group rules are as follows: 

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE POST WHEN YOU JOIN THIS GROUP.

Looking to adopt pet rats in Toronto? Follow this link:
https://www.facebook.com/notes/401817803214202/Adopt%20Pet%20Rats%20Toronto/1378330738896232/

If you are looking to learn all about pet rats (health, behaviour, requirements), please follow this link:
http://ratemporium.com/all-about-rats/

If you are looking for a good rat vet in your area, please follow this link:
https://www.facebook.com/notes/401817803214202/Small%20animal%20vets/1376689049060401/

Group rules:
1. Let's not be mean. Posts that insult other members or non-members will be deleted.
2. Stay educated and open minded. Please give knowledgeable advice, and back up your advice with evidence. Advice that may lead pet owners astray will be deleted.
3. This group is for PET rat owners. Keep it to the pet side.

These are the only three rules! This group is an open group to ask advice on all topics, post cute pictures, advertise rats, etc. Anything rat related is welcome.

Please note that you must stay educated as an individual when it comes down to your rat's health and to where you adopt from. Please do your research on all topics!

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We have a member count of over 200 rattie owners and fans recently! :D A collage of some of our contributing members' rats has been made:

We're all excited to see your posts! :D Message with any questions

Squirrel Rescue!

Just a couple days ago a few friends and I found a tiny red squirrel in the road. They seemed injured and had a hard time getting up and over the curb, so we picked them up in a blanket and brought them home. We set them up in a small temporary home with some food and water (note: check with a rescue before offering any wild animal any food and water!) for an overnight stay here. 

The next day we brought this sweet little bebe up to the Squirrels of the World Rescue.  What an amazing place! The grounds are so beautiful, and the set ups for their rescues are absolutely amazing. I am so glad that I brought this little one to them, I know they are in great hands and will be released in the best of health. 

Sweetest little boy here!! 

This lil gal couldn't stop munching hehe such a chubbs

Little red squirrel <3

This is the little baby that we rescued. Hopefully soon enough he will be in living with the other red squirrels there! <3

Adoption vs Sales

Hello everyone! Something I would like to address that has been on my mind as of late is the difference between adoption and sales, and what it means to adopt a pet vs to buy a pet. 

Lets start with dictionary definitions!
Adoption -  To become the owner or caretaker of (a pet, especially one from a shelter).
Selling - Give or hand over (something) in exchange for money.

When my ratties leave my home, I would refer to this process as adoption as I am handing over responsibility for my pet to a new home. Indeed an adoption fee is charged for this pet, and many feel as though this constitutes a "sale". Due to the fact that my pets are not "things" or "items", I do not like to refer to any of my adoptions as a strict "sale" of my pet. These ratties are not "things to sell" to me, they are indeed my own pets, and I am not looking to make money off of my pets, I am looking to find them happy homes, homes where adopters can benefit from having a well bred rattie! 

Many have said to me that the term "adoption" only applies to when one takes home a pet free of any cost. They often reference shelter pets as an example of true "adoption", however shelters ALWAYS charge adoption fees for their pets. 

Overall, I do recognize that some may want me to discard the word "adoption" as my pets have adoption fees, and are intentionally bred to be adopted out (or "sold") as some would say. Personally, because these rats are my pets, my little loves, and because every adoption fee will go right back into their care, I will continue to use the word "adoption" when my babies go to new homes. My rats are not items to be sold, they are little friends looking to bring joy to new homes. 

Thank you for your time, give all of your ratties some kisses for me! <3 sending love!