Recently upwards of 200 rats were rescued from a hoarding situation in Ronkonkoma, NY. They are currently in the care of the Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter which doesn’t have the resources to keep them.
Monetary donations can be given with a message “For The Rats,” but what they really need is to find pet homes for 200+ rats, some of which are pregnant.
On Saturday (1/21) two volunteers will be picking up rats and are willing to deliver to good homes in CT, MA, or NH. Another volunteer can provide transport to good homes on Long Island or in New York City. Contact information provided in link.
Rats are social animals that are empathetic to their fellow rats. They’re highly intelligent and trainable animals that can make a great addition to your family.
Check out our rat tag to see what great pets they can be. Also check out the rats tag on Amazing Pet Enclosures to see what an enriching environment is for these cuties.
If this is going to be your first rat it’s important to do research to ensure they’re given a good life and are a good fit with your lifestyle so they don’t wind up in a shelter again. Check out Rat Care Guide, Especially 4 Newbies Articles, The Rat Fan Club, Rat and Mouse Club of America, National Fancy Rat Society, and American Fancy Rat and Mouse Association.
I am not affiliated with the Brookhaven Animal Shelter or the volunteers helping with the rats. I heard about this because it is somewhat local to me and I hope I can use my platform here to help.
TL;DR Upwards of 200 rats seeking pet homes in the CT, LI, MA, NH, and NYC area. If you wind up with some of these babes I’d love to see and share pictures.
(via moreanimalia)
Source: actuallycute
