hi, does anyone know where is the best place to go to adopt rats, one of my daughters rats has died today and we want to get another one for her mate that she has left behind, we want to adopt rather than go to pets shop.

I don't have any does at the moment, just a pair of older bucks.
Have you tried the RSPCA? I know they sometimes have rats. There is also rat-a-tat rescue which is local (Doncaster) http://www.rat-a-tatrescue.webs.com/ (website) - i know they aren't taking rats in at the moment, but i'm sure they will be able to point you in the right direction.
If you want to look further afield, there are lots of rescues in the manchester area :)

Good luck!

Hiya, Lilly is of course right - I hadn't thought or Rat-a-tat, it's definitely worth contacting them. http://www.rat-a-tatrescue.webs.com/ Lilly's link didn't work for me but I don't know why!

rat-a-tat are no longer in operation

they still have a rats looking for homes section there is a link on there web page sorry to hear about your rat i had one when i was a child they ars fantastic pets .alsp pets at home at doncaster have a rehoming section might be worth giving them a call .

You could have a look on the http://www.fancy-rats.co.uk/community/ forum they have a rehoming section.

in penistone theres a really nice lady calle dBeryl who has small animals for rehoming. I got some hamster from her a few years ago i think she has rats aswell, definately has chinchillas to rehome

heres the link http://www.roystonanimalwelfare.org/rescue/Home/up-for-adoption#TOC-Rats

but shes very busy and the website doesnt get updated that often so id just give her a ring

hi
thanks everyone for your help and we will be looking into the rescue places you have suggested

rat-a-tat are no longer in operation

She's still involved in rescue, although maybe not directly. :)

hi
we have managed today to get 3 new baby ratties, they have are settling in really well with the older one. thanks again for your help and advice on here

hi
we have managed today to get 3 new baby ratties, they have are settling in really well with the older one. thanks again for your help and advice on here


Awww great news! Are you going to treat us to piccies?

hi
yes will get pics up asap they are gorgeous!!!

hi
we have managed today to get 3 new baby ratties, they have are settling in really well with the older one. thanks again for your help and advice on here

Excellent news! Can i ask where from? I've got another lady who wants to adopt a couple :)

and yes, we definitely need pics! :hihi: