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Mr.Rattitude — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:38:27 +0000

Mrs.R has been tirelessly working on the logistics of the Star’s Rat Train. To learn more please read her recent posts here on Rattitude.com, the RatChatter.com forums, and of course at StarsRatRescue.com.

As we have volunteered to both adopt and relay some rats in need we found ourselves in need of current passports. This is generally not a real overwhelming issue but the timing could be a bit better … as it is, I am writing this post as I sit in the waiting area of my local Passport Canada Services office. All my documents are in order so it is simply a matter of waiting for my ticket to be called, speaking to an agent and paying the necessary fees.

Like other posts written from my iPhone, this one will be “published” once I have a chance to sit down at my desk and do a quick review and add a couple of appropriate links.

More to follow …

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Every Animal Has A Purpose

Mr.Rattitude — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:45:00 +0000

I found this gem of an idea while reading the RatChatter forums:

Every animal has a purpose. We often take our furry, feathered and scaly friends for granted, and it’s this folly that makes us ultimately less like human beings, and more like the animals we once were.
Kerrigannn, member of the RatChatter forums

… I think everyone should share it.

Star’s Rat Rescue Babies are Ready

Mr.Rattitude — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:32:08 +0000

Brittney, aka Stargirl, wrote on the RatChatter forums a short announcement letting every know the recent babies are now five weeks old and ready to move on to their forever homes. Here is her post:

Star’s Rat Rescue currently has 23 rescue ratties in need of loving forever homes! As many of you know we had a surrender of 2 females who where both pregnant. We now have 10 Females and 9 Males who will be 5 weeks old on Monday! We also have two VERY sweet boys named Art & Morty who are just the biggest love bugs ever!

You can visit our website at http://starsratrescue.com or you can also find us on Facebook under Star’s Rat Rescue!

We have transportation to MN on March 28th and again in April! We also have transport to KS and CO!! Feel free to ask about other possible transport as we may even be able to get them further!!
Stargirl

Give a hand … or your home. I am sure all will be appreciated.

Star’s Rat Rescue Has Babies

Mr.Rattitude — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:21:08 +0000

One of my favorite Rat Rescues is enjoying the wonders of baby rats … two litters worth actually. Brittney, the fine young lady that runs Star’s Rat Rescue, recently took in two (pregnant) female rats who gave birth to a total of 20 baby rats! You can follow along with their daily progess reports at the RatChatter forums, here are the links:

If you can make room in your heart and your home for some new born rats, please contact Star’s Rat Rescue. I am sure they would appreciate the help.

Here are a few iPapers, just to show what sweet little babies these are:

A darling pup sucking his toe

A mini rat pile with a very curious tyke

How can you resist these little ones?

Peanut and the Rats

Mr.Rattitude — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 03:52:42 +0000

Mrs.R wrote a post on the RatChatter forums earlier tonight introducing our newest family member, Peanut. Peanut is a Netherland Dwarf rabbit. Here he is in his new home:

Peanut the Netherland Dwarf Rabbit

He is an adorable little boy that we are “fostering” while he waits for a dental procedure. The veterinarian that is performing the procedure is very close to were we live which I believe made it that much easier for the Toronto Humane Society (THS) to allow us to care for Peanut, at least until then. Peanut currently has his profile on the front page of the THS web site. The profile explains Peanut’s special needs:

I have maloccluded incisors, which means that my front teeth grow all funny, making it difficult for me to eat. Before I go home, the vets here are going to remove them!

We will be taking care of Peanut before he has his operation, as his foster family, with every hope that we will become his permanent adoptive home.

… but what about the rats?

Please remember the Toronto Humane Society is funded strictly by donations; AND, is a no kill shelter! They can use all the help people can offer. Also, something that is near and dear to our hearts is the re-homing of the rats they currently have in their care … approximately 90 as of this evening. We saw almost all of them while we were looking for Peanut.

The rats range from the young to the not so young, but they all appeared curious and interested in the humans wandering around … and if we had room … if we had room …

Toronto Humane Society

To all of my readers, especially in the Greater Toronto Area, if you have room for one … or two … or three … or more rats in your home please go to the THS on River Street and adopt them. If you do not have room at the moment, please consider a donation … and Thank You.

3 New Girls

Mr.Rattitude — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:08:58 +0000

Just like Mrs.R wrote recently on the RatChatter forums, I am writing an introductory post for the latest addition to our mischief.

Although we do not consider ourselves rescuers we seem to have gathered a bit of a reputation for taking in rats that need a new home; and, we give them their forever home. Our latest additions are three adorable little girls from a nice family that recognized they would not be able to offer the time and attention fancy pet rats need.

Here are a couple of pictures of the little ones in their temporary (quarantine) home:

Ditto and PJ

PJ and MJ

We hope to integrate these girls with our older group in a couple of weeks.

Mynx, the Second Passing

Mr.Rattitude — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:13:52 +0000

It’s been a few days now and it still is not any easier to write these posts. Our second Mynx, one of the Prodigal Sons passed to the Rainbow Bridge on Dec 22, 2009. I will remember him as one of the strongest willed rats I have known … and I will miss his indomitable spirit.

Mynx - R.I.P. - Jun 22, 2007 to Dec 22, 2009

Read Mrs.R’s post for Mynx on the RatChatter forums

Happy Thanksgiving

Mr.Rattitude — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:14:30 +0000

It’s been a rough month but I am still very thankful for my wife, Mrs.R, our little ones (past and present), and our friends and extended family at the RatChatter forums … where I first saw this little smile maker:

Enjoy!

Rat iPaper – Bear the Jester

Mr.Rattitude — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:20:57 +0000

Bear has been an iPaper model in the past but being as he is so photogenic here is another rat friendly ipaper featuring Bear. Bear is a special fancy pet rat kept by RatPirate on the RatChatter forums. He wasn’t feeling well of late, but appears to have made a full recovery as indicated by this iPaper.

Bear the Jester Rat

A little smile for the readers of Rattitude, with so much sad news to write about lately this little guy brings a big smile. Thanks for sharing, Amber.

Alien Rats

Mr.Rattitude — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:49:29 +0000

We are very fortunate at the RatChatter forums to have some very talented artists amongst our members. Recently RatPirate posted a link to a collection of some of her recent works.

The last piece is titled: Alien Egyptian Rats Homeworld

Take a moment. Enjoy this imagery. Follow the link above and have a look around. Spread the word. Let your friends know about the RatPirate!