Here's the situation.  I was forwarded a post someone made on craigslist advertising rats.  It ran as follows, "all sizes frozen and live 1.00 and up xxxl frozen 3.50 also rodent rack holds 30 cages 450 takes it away breed your own rats."  The pictures were heartbreaking.  I contacted this person via email and he agreed to meet me in a store parking lot.  At the meeting he pulled a plastic tub out of his trunk and threw it on the ground.  The rats looked frightened to death.  I told him I was hoping to "pick my own" as I only wanted girls.  He  let me follow him home and brought me to a shed in back of his house.  You can't begin to imagine what I saw.  A filthy, stinky shed, racks with drawers full of rats, an overcrowded tank on the floor, a rabbit in a tank in the corner and strange noises coming from the adjacent wall (which I wasn't allowed to see).  Every drawer in the racks had at least one litter and a few adults, no rats were separated by sex.  He seemed very nervous, wouldn't answer any questions and pretty much wanted me to pick out some rats and go.  I pulled 20 rats total.  I'm looking to adopt and foster these rats, call animal control, have him shut down and pick up the rest.  The ones I have now are no older than 5 months, the youngest being 4 weeks.  I put the pictures of his craigslist ad in my photobucket, as the original post was taken down. 
http://s121.photobucket.com/albums/o224/rattie_beanez/reskuez/LI%20Rescue/
I'm taking pictures of the ones I have and photos will be posted in my photobucket no later than tomorrow morning.  I will also notify the groups when the pictures are up.  I would like to have the possible pregnant mothers spayed as soon as possible.  I am located on Long Island (Nassau County, NY).  Transport can be worked out.  Please contact me off the groups at rattie_beanez@yahoo.com  If we all pull together we can save these rats.  I'm estimating he has at the least 400.  Before I call animal control I'd like to set up some homes and fosters.  I gave away all my cages and supplies, took in two of the Colbrook rats who didn't work out with their adopter, and have 8 rescue girls of my own I'm caring for.  Let's please at least try!  -Luna

The list is as follows:
Girls
1 Agouti (pregnant) approximately 5 months
1 Black dumbo (possibly pregnant) approx. 3.5 months
2 Agouti hood dumbo (possibly pregnant) approx. 4 & 5 months
1 Light brown approx. 3 months
2 Agouti hood approx. 4 weeks
2 Black berkshire approx. 2.5 months
1 Agouti hood approx. 2.5 months
1 Agouti approx 5 months
2 Russian blue hood approx. 4 weeks
1 Light brown dumbo (possibly pregnant) approx. 3 months
3 Pew approx. 3-5 months

Boys
2 Russian blue dumbo approx. 4 weeks
1 Russian blue approx 3.5-4 months

Yeah, I would also like to know where you are located.

I'm located in Nassau County on Long Island.  That's New York.

Ratzilla,
Who is MRR?  How can I get in contact with them?  I'd like to have the females spayed before they give birth, then place them.  I know Kim from Kim's Ark is doing neuters for Sharry (Colbrook Rats) & I was hoping she would help me with spays.  There's also a rat show in NJ later this month I was hoping I could take some to.  I'd like to set up homes and fosters before I contact animal control and the usda (I was tipped off he needs a license to breed & I doubt he has one).
-Luna
ps.  They all seem in good health.

Good news, the 3 boys are being transported tonight.  I'm bringing them to someone I know in NYC.  I posted more pix in my photobucket of the girls I have, here's the link again
http://s121.photobucket.com/albums/o224/rattie_beanez/reskuez/LI%20Rescue/
The original pictures of the craigslist ad are still there so everyone can see the severity of the rats this man has.  I will be contacting animal control and the usda tomorrow.  I've contacted 2 vets to handle the spays that I'm waiting to hear back from.  I will take as many rats as I can fit here when they're confiscated.  My paypal address is rattie_beanez@yahoo.com  Any donations, especially cages and supplies are welcome.  Please email me off list at the same email address.
-Luna

Can't you call the human society or something to get this person locked up. There has to be some kind of law against this.

I have merged the two threads regarding this rescue. As usual, please keep each rescue to one thread and update that one thread rather than posting new ones.

I e-mailed you on your yahoo account.

I heard from the investigating officer and was told when they arrived nothing was found.  The officer said the property was clear.  All evidence of ANY animals previously there had already been discarded.  Because there was no evidence at the time of inspection, they cannot charge him and cannot confiscate what's not there.  He was tipped off and covered his tracks but this does not necessarily mean he's off the hook.  This is all the information I can publically offer but I do want to add, the matter will be investigated further.  I still have rats needing homes so please contact me off-list for adoption or foster information at rattie_beanez@yahoo.com
-Luna
(Long Island, NY)

Yesterday one of the little albino girls had a litter of 9, 3 boys and 6 girls, from what I can tell.  They all have black eyes which means they're not pews.  Please go to this link to see pictures of the ratties currently available for adoption, as well as the mom and her babies. 
http://s121.photobucket.com/albums/o224/rattie_beanez/rescue%20ratties/
If you cannot access the link by clicking on it, then copy and paste the entire URL in your browser, it will end with a back-slash after the word ratties.  Please contact me off-list at rattie_beanez@yahoo.com for additional information.  I am located in Nassau County on Long Island (NY).  Transports are available.  I will be making a transport myself to Mt. Pocono, PA on 2/29, this Friday and Westport, CT in the near future.  Thanks for your time and support.
-Luna

Two of the younger rats I rescued on February 16th had litters.  I had suspicions about the 4 dumbos and 1 agouti but these recent pregnancies were a complete surprise as both girls are so young.  One had 6 girls and 3 boys, Tuesday February 25th.  Her babies will be ready for adoption March 17th.  The other had 5 girls and 2 boys, Monday March 3rd.  Her babies will be ready for adoption March 31st.  There are 17 girls currently up for adoption, 11 of those are babies, and there are 5 baby boys.  Pictures can be seen at:
http://s121.photobucket.com/albums/o224/rattie_beanez/rescue%20ratties/
Please contact me off-list at rattie_beanez@yahoo.com for adoption, foster and transport.  I've been working on putting together a map for group members to join, to get a better idea of where people are located and how to better coordinate transports but I'm having some difficulty.  If anyone is familiar with maps and can help me with this I would greatly appreciate it.  I'm seeking one that's free.  I'm very low on funds, having spent much on vet care, medication and traveling expenses, doing a majority of my own transports for the rats I was able to place since the rescue.  I still have one rat awaiting surgery for a tumor removal.  In saying that, I'm open to accepting donations of food, bedding (carefresh) and/or monetary.  If you cannot help with adoption, foster or transport, please consider sending a monetary donation via paypal to rattie_beanez@yahoo.com  I would have a fundraiser but I have nothing to give, I'm sorry.  I want to stress, my main concern is finding homes for these rats! I've had people respond then reneg or simply not follow up.  Please take a look at their pictures and crosspost this message freely (anywhere but craigslist). 
Thanks so much for your time and support,
Luna (Nassau County, Long Island, NY)

Hi Everyone!
Updated pix of the babies are up!
http://s121.photobucket.com/albums/o224/rattie_beanez/rescue%20ratties/
 
The first litter (6 girls, 3 boys) was born on February 26th and will be ready for adoption March 25th as will their mom (PEW).  The second litter (5 girls, 2 boys) was born on March 3rd and will be ready for adoption March 31st as will their mom (Mink/Dove).  The current adults available for adoption are 2 pew girls, 1 agouti girl, and 1 blaze brown cap girl.  This makes a total of 22 rats up for adoption.  Please take a look at the link above to see pictures.  I'm also looking for a transport leg from Westport, CT to southern MA or Manchester, NH.  4 of the baby girls will be on their way to their forever home soon =)  I'm also looking for transports to Columbus, OH.
I am located in Nassau County, Long Island, NY.  Please contact me off-list for more information as I have little time to check the boards.  Thanks so much!
Hugs,
Luna
rattie_beanez@yahoo.com

Hi,  I am interested in helping. I was looking to adopt or foster, whatever is needed. I have had many rats as pets in the past and do dog and cat rescue.
I live in LI.
Thanks, Rachel

Hi, I'm in Dutchess county NY willing to travel, and willing to foster/adopt. Please get in touch with me my e-mail is pietrobonoj@yahoo.com. I would be able to come sometimes this week as it's my spring break.

Pardon the redundancy of my post but I'm still seeking homes for a number of rescues.  The babies from the second litter opened their eyes yesterday.  Now that they've matured a bit their coloring is more distinct.  To see updated photos please go to
http://s121.photobucket.com/albums/o224/rattie_beanez/rescue%20ratties/
 
For anyone seeking adoption but feel I am too far there are a few transports in order.  One will be going from Long Island to Vermont on March 28th, stops include CT, MA & NH.  One will be going from Long Island to South East PA on March 30th or 31st, stops include multiple areas in NJ and Philadelphia.  An additional trip from Long Island to Vernon, CT will be made on April 5th.  I'm also trying to coordinate a trip to Pittsburgh at the moment.  Therefore, if you live along these routes, transport may be possible.
 
The following is a list of the rescues I have for adoption:
Dove Mom (approx. 4 months)
5 Baby Girls (4 weeks March 31st)
1 Black Berkshire
3 Agouti
1 Dove