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I've started my own website, and one of my biggest goal is to organize a list of rat rescues that is as complete as possible. I've found that most lists I've come across so far is only partial, many of them out dated with incorrect information, etc and it wasn't easy to find one place that has all the rescues listed.

Granted, it's only a start, but I've already combined a few lists I've found online and have contacted everyone to make sure that all the information is still correct. I'll add onto it as I gather more info, and also plan on contacting everyone in regular basis so the list can be updated as time goes, so this doesn't turn into yet another list that contains too many dead links, rescues that are no longer operating, etc.

In the future I would hope to add rescues outside of the states too, but right now I'll focus on the US rescues only. If you know of any other rescues that are not listed on my site, notice any incorrect information, etc please email me so I can update the page. In order for me to make this list work I would need everyone's help, in gathering information as well as spreading the list out there. If you have a website, I would also appreciate it if my link can be added onto your site :)

Here's the main site
www.crittersnest.com (Click on the rat picture on the top right. Rest of the sections are still being worked on)

Here's the link to the actual rescue list
http://www.crittersnest.com/rats/adoption_01.html

Good luck. I attempted to do the same thing and didn't get many rescues.

Let's sticky this thing for a little while to see if it helps. :)

Thanks Suebee for making it a sticky! Hope that helps :)

Rattenburgh, I actually started out with your recent thread, went to your site and did notice that it was rather short still. For some odd reason it seems to be rather difficult to gather all the information on rat rescues in one place, so I've decided to take a slightly different route and gather the info myself first then confirm it. That unfortunately means searching numerous sites, emailing everyone on those lists (and finding out that half of those emails are dead ends), and updating the list as I go. Hopefully this will work!

I don't really know much about it, but there's a rescue in CO.  http://www.freewebs.com/raerrf/index.html

This information may be redundant to you, but there's supposed to be a rat rescue in Decatur, Georgia. I found a website of a Rattery in Statesboro, Georgia called Pheonix Gate Rattery. I think she intermittenly takes in rescues. I've sent an email to her requesting adoption info. Her website seems current with current litter and upcoming breeding info. You guys are probably already aware of her rattery.
  The one in Decatur, Georgia, which is a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia is at www.rattie-express.org. It seems current. I've also sent an email to this site without an answer. I don't know if these will help with your rescue listings!!! What a great thing this will be, because I've searched and searched and have come upon so many dead rescue links and rattery links.
 Pam

Heatherbee, the link you gave says it doesn't exist :(

Taku, thanks for the info. I'll definitely look into it. I'd like to contact the rescues first and make sure that they ARE indeed rescuing, so as soon as I get in touch with the person I'll post her info on the site :)

Try http://www.freewebs.com/raerrf/index.htm (with a htm extension instead of html).

That's weird.  I took it from the website.  oO  But yeah, this one works.

Babyblue, can you list us as "Rodents, occasionally other animals"?  Or something like that?  I try not to take cats, yet they always seem to find their way to me ;) You know how it goes.  There is also Tiny Paws Rescue Sanctuary http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/MI441.html and Rabbit R & R around here (both near Detroit).  Dominique is the coordinator of Rabbit R & R, email at dominiquemoroz@yahoo.com and I deal with Dawn at Tiny Paws, email at animalgirrl78@yahoo.com, Rabbit R & R take rabbits and small rodents, Tiny Paws takes small rodents.

Heatherbee, thanks for the link. Email sent and once I hear back from them their info will be on the site.

BadRattitude, I hear you about the cats. Some animals just find their ways to us ;) Your info has been updated and I've sent the emails to the rescues you listed. Thanks!

It looks like this will take longer than expected, mostly just oragnizing and sending out mass emails and WAITING. Getting return emails, delayed deliveries, permanent failures, sending out more emails, and of course wondering if those emails I haven't heard back from are still active. It looks like it'll be yet another task to maintain this site to be current but I'll give it a shot! ;)

BB that's just wonderful!!! I see the 2 rescues I'm with are alreayd listed!!!

Hi Mindy with the RMCA here. I believe the address you have is incorrect, for Furry Friends Orphanage, we are in the process of getting a new PO Box. In  the mean time you can put the contacts of our board members:
Diane Carson     949-631-4513
Debra Newgard  949-770-0323
Mindy Van Neck  714-750-2352

It is ok to list these here, these are our rescue numbers
I will get back to you as soon as we get a new PO Box
Thanks!

Mindy, information is being updated :) Definitely let me know when you guys get a new address. Also, what should I list under the animals you guys rescue? Just rats or any other small animals? And the email address I have is still correct?

I run a tiny tiny rat rescue in my home. Take Two Rat Rescue.. PM me with any info you need.

Actually, the link seems to be:  http://www.crittersnest.com/rats/adoption_01.html  (no capital R on rats)

I've been thinking of doing this forever, but never got around to it.  I'm so glad to see someone taking on this task!  I'll let you know if I find any rescues that aren't listed.

Yes that's the correct link. I've changed it and didn't realize I posted the old link here ;D

I'm having some server issues so I haven't been able to udpate it in a few days. If you've sent me new updated info and don't see it online, don't worry it's been updated on my file I just haven't been able to upload it. I'm contacting the hosting company to figure out what the problem is and as soon as it is resolved current info will be uploaded again. Thanks everyone for all your help! :)

Alright, server is back up and updated info is uploaded. I KNOW there are more rescues out there than what's on my list, please share with me if you know of one! :)

I do rodent rescue [rats & hamsters], Mine's Gizmo the Tzu's Rat Rescue [A sub-rescue of AMRT.net]. If you'd like anymore information you can email me at gizmothetzu@yahoo.com.

Hi,
I am glad to see this resource becomng available. There seems to always be links for the breeders but not much for the rescuers. Thankyou for doing this and keep up the good work. It is quite a doughting task. ;)
As far as GA is concerned, i am only aware of 2 poeple who actively breed and/or rescue - Myself and Tara at Rattie Express. I take in rescues on occasion and Tara does alot of rescue work and a little breeding so we work out well together within the state. I would be glad to give you any other info you would ike about my rattery and what I know about rattie express. Just contact me through my email.
I hope to hear from you.
ps- I really like how the site looks.
Amy

LOL Amy, Babyblue....I mentioned you and Tara around the 16th of January. I'm so glad to see you here again!! Another person with much rattie experience is always wonderful to have.

Hey Taku,
Always good to see more GA rat lovers for sure! I hope to be able to meet you some day. Ive been on the forum for awhile but have not posted in well over a year I think. :-\ However, now Ive got the opertunity to get involved again with it.
Amy

Don't forget Heather with Rats Rock Rescue in St Louis. Her info is on Petfinder.

When your ready to add Canadian rescues please pm me i know of several good rescues in Western Canada, and i'm always eager to spread the word.
Good luck with your list  :)

Im actually looking for a rat rescue, around me, I live on the Eastren Shore of Virginia, so Virginia Beach, Maryland, and Deleware, are good.

Hey, RAATS in trhe carolinas is not open anymore. May want to remove that listing.

New rodent rescue in Greensboro, NC.

It's Rodent Rescue and Adoption of the Triad (RRAT).

http://rrat.piczo.com and they're listed on petfinder (http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NC413.html)

They mostly deal with Rats and Guinea Pigs. Fill out the on-line application before you email them.

Would anyone know of ratty rescues in or around London, UK?   ???

Hey thanks for all the help and information. I haven't been able to update the site in awhile but I certainly haven't forgotten about it. I plan on updating some changed information this weekend, hopefully once my computer gets fixed!

At this time I'm focusing more on the recues in the States but in the future plan on expanding it into Canada and UK. In the meantime, you'll get more help by making your own post about it rather than asking here :)

I know this is an older post, but I do run a Rodentry and sometimes do take in rescues. I am located in Newark, De. My website address is: http://www.SerendipityRats.com. Please feel free to add my information to your website.  ;D

I'm a rattery located in central Georgia, and I take in occasional rescues as well. My website is www.geocities.com/ratsiclesrattery (http://www.geocities.com/ratsiclesrattery). Feel free to add me. :)

:wave2: I am a small rescue in Southern California. Feel free to add me. www.ChooseCompassion.net

:-[ Hmmmm. I looked at the Website there is none from Australia yet I can never find any in Aus!!!

Sorry I didnt find this earlier... i am a small home based rescue, just for rats currently...although I have taken in a few other critters... I have been doing this for a year and a half now.... And as far as I know I am the only rescue in WI still in operation.

 www.geocities.com/rhinelander_rat_rescue 
Soon to be just www.RhinelanderRatRescue.com or www.RatRescueWI.org I would love to be added to anyones site. Thank you!! Shaz

Here's a list of some :) http://www.rathelp.org/Shelters.html#US-MS

I tried to look at your page, but it says the site doesn't exist... tried looking it up on google and got the same. What's the deal, getting me all excited about a rescue that may be in my area and then disappointing me!? :BlueDumboSmileTongue:

Ahh veggiegirl has relocated to the Phoenix area.  That's about all I know.  I doubt she thought about her post here. 

I am occasionally in the Phoenix area... perhaps you know the name of her rescue there, or if shehas one still...?
ah. It's alright if you don't. Someone should start a rescue in Ventura! (I would do it, but I have no space.  :'( )

She's no longer doing the rescue, as far as I know, but Any Rat Rescue is in Phoenix.  :)

I dont see this one listed on your website yet. The Crafty Rat  http://www.thecraftyrat.com/ (http://www.thecraftyrat.com/).  Contact info is thecraftyrat@thecraftyrat.com <thecraftyrat@thecraftyrat.com>  They are in Northern California

Is this rescue list still being updated? I sent my information quite a while ago, but it has yet to be updated. Anyone know what is going on?

I tried sending info, too, but didn't hear anything. 

Huron Valley Rat Rescue in Ypsilanti, MI.

www.hvrr.petfinder.com

Please add us to your rescue list

Rat Chick Rat Rescue and Advocacy Group
1917 South Chadwick Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
215-917-4261

ratrescuephilly@gmail.com
www.ratchickratrescue.com
www.ratchickratrescue.petfinder.com
www.myspace.com/ratchickratrescue

i haven't seen very many utah rat rescues. could someone make a list?

Hi there, I'm located in Tennessee and am starting up a website for our rescue, we've only been in the works for a month as of yet and are not an official nonprofit or such stuff but we take and have rats for adoption.

http://www.freewebs.com/rattybutt/

Hello! Please add us to the list!

Houston Rat Rescue
location: Houston, TX (extends to all of Texas and neighboring states.)
Web: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/TX1028.html
Email: houstonratrescue@comcast.net
Contact: Rebecca Kirk, Owner/FOunder
Rescues: All rodents including wild and domestic species, most small mammals, birds, and other exotics.

Hopefully someone will show up with a rescue near fresno, CA. =/

We could be added to the list? We are not exclusively a rat rescue - we are an all animal rescue.  We do however, take in rats and other small animals as well as dogs, and currently have some rats available for adoption.  We're based out of Kent, OH.

www.nikitaswish.org

Aimra, if you notice the date of this thread, I think it's probably a very dead topic.  You might want to contact someone directly, instead of hoping to get your information added by commenting here.  Sorry.

I did notice that too, but thought I would post just for reference of people currently on the site.

I already PMed her a few days ago since the site she lists is still up and running.

Thanks for the thought though Dearpie. :)

Does anyone know if this member is still taking down rescue info?  I sent to emails about two different Rescues in NY and I havent heard anything back?  Maybe the original poster can post something in the thread or an admin?

Rhinelander WI serving all of WI, Northern IL, Upper MI and Eastern upper MN now has an official website.
www.RhinelanderRatRescue.com

Working on some more features as I type!

Hey, I just started my own rat rescue here in Oklahoma and have just started my own website as well.  This is the only active rat rescue here in Oklahoma.  www.ratfinxratrescueofoklahoma.com please visit and blog or send me an email.  good luck to you and me both!!!!!!!! :wave2: