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Elderly ratty needs a home *urgent*

bunnyrun

Mama Doe
I have just rescued and elderly male rat :shock: he was being neglected i acted on impulse and came away with him:oops:ive set him up in a tank as i have nothing else to keep him in, he hasnt bn handled so is quite nippy my husband has put his foot down and said he cant stay:cry: so he needs a home rather urgently can anyone help :cry::cry::cry: he is 2 years old
 
um if you're very stuck we'd have him. I so miss having ratties as had them as a child, but i understand you'd maybe like him to go with someone from here that could have existing rattie company for the old chap but as I say, we'd have him here x
 
Poor little guy. I have 13 pet rats of my own, its a shame I don't live closer to you. He's very old though, rats don't usually live much more then 2 years. It is also very important that he has a buddy, and that he is not kept in a tank, as aquariums don't provide very good breathing. Also be sure to stay away from pine and cedar shavings, as these can cause respiratory infections.

Best of luck! :D
 
Awww hope you manage to find a home for this lad, if I was closer I would adopt him as company for my old lad :( x
 
I can take him. I run a sanctuary for rats and specialise in old, sick and behavioural problems. I DO NOT rehome any of the rats - they stay with me as cherished pets for the duration of their lives. We are in South Wales though, don't know where you are ?
 
Hun I'll take him :)

ETA: oops look like this is sorted, if not I can always take him :)
 
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Yep, hopefully the little man is coming our way! Hope so just bought a big cage off ebay for him!! :D
 
Has the wee ratboy got a new home.Poor soul he's an oap.DON'T put him in with other rats as they will probably fight as they have not bonded n stuff.Female would be okay but you don't want that!He would like it but that would be more babies to find homes for!!!All the best and it was good that you helped him.
 
Has the wee ratboy got a new home.Poor soul he's an oap.DON'T put him in with other rats as they will probably fight as they have not bonded n stuff.Female would be okay but you don't want that!He would like it but that would be more babies to find homes for!!!All the best and it was good that you helped him.

It depends entirely on the rat - I have successfully bonded several single male 'oldies' :)
 
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