The Georgia Rat Rescue

The Georgia Rat Rescue 🐾 Foster Home Based Pet Rat Rescue 🐾
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**CLOSED ON MAJOR HOLIDAYS**

The Georgia Rat Rescue is a non-profit volunteer and foster home based domestic pet rat rescue organization in Atlanta, Georgia. Please visit garatrescue.weebly.com/ for more information on our organization, see who is available for adoption and rat care. Our email is [email protected] for any questions and requests. PLEASE NOTE: We do not handle wild rats, orphaned babies or squirrels, other pets or animals - go to https://garatrescue.weebly.com/orphan-rat-care.html for more

✨ Thank You for Your Support! ✨We at Georgia Rat Rescue want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who donated t...
01/06/2025

✨ Thank You for Your Support! ✨

We at Georgia Rat Rescue want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who donated to us recently. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to raise enough funds to remain open for the year, ensuring that all of our rats are housed, cared for, and thriving. We are looking forward to an even bigger 2025!!

To continue building back up levels in our Veterinary Fund, we are offering a variety of items for sale:
⭐️ Double Critter Nation cages
⭐️ Other cage types (Rat Manors, Yaheetech, My 1st Home/SuperPet, etc)
⭐️ Cage accessories (litter boxes, water bottles, plastic houses, space pods, etc)

This special fund offers financial assistance to those who cannot afford veterinary services, ensuring that all rats—whether in our care or part of loving homes—can access the medical attention they need. This also allows us to provide essential medical care for all the rats that come through our doors, ensuring they are healthy and ready for their new homes.

If you're interested, please email us or contact us through our page for more details, inventory and pricing. Pick up in Stone Mountain 30087. Thank you again for helping us provide the best possible care for our little friends! 🐀💙

🎄🐾 Happy Holidays from GA Rat Rescue! 🐾🎄As we wrap up the year, we want to thank everyone for your continued support and...
12/23/2024

🎄🐾 Happy Holidays from GA Rat Rescue! 🐾🎄

As we wrap up the year, we want to thank everyone for your continued support and love for the ratties! 💕 To give our team a well-deserved break to celebrate with loved ones (and spoil the rats, of course), we’ll be closed for the holidays starting today and will resume normal operations on January 2.

During this time, we won’t be processing adoptions or responding to non-urgent messages. If you have an emergency or need immediate assistance, please reach out to your local animal control or exotic vet clinic.

Wishing you all a season filled with joy, warmth, and lots of cuddles! See you in 2025!

❤️,
The GA Rat Rescue Team

Meet Your Snowmen Crew – A Fun and Friendly Bunch! 🤍☃️This is a delightful group of four curious and playful boys! These...
12/16/2024

Meet Your Snowmen Crew – A Fun and Friendly Bunch! 🤍☃️

This is a delightful group of four curious and playful boys! These little guys came to us after their owner had an escapee and was unexpectedly blessed with several “oops” litters. After a long journey, several ratty trains and plenty of planning, we’re excited to finally have them here and ready to begin their search for forever homes! This crew includes 2 albino PEWs, 1 black hooded, and 1 agouti hooded – all unique and adorable in their own ways!

From the moment they arrived, these boys were eager to be held and loved on. They’re clearly well-socialized, and their friendly nature shows just how comfortable they are around people from a young age. They’re easy to handle, but also curious and energetic—always up for a little adventure and ready to explore their surroundings. Nothing seems to faze them, and they love coming up to check out everything (and everyone) around them! If you’re looking for an energetic and affectionate group of rats to add to your family, the Snowmen Crew might just be the perfect match!

These boys play well with others, making them great candidates for introductions to established colonies, or for adoption as individual pets or paired with spayed females. We’re still figuring out the exact pairings, but we do know these boys are brothers and will need to be adopted in minimal pairs. Stay tuned for updates on the specifics!

Age: Approx. 3 months (DOB mid-October)
Temperament: Friendly, curious, sweet, and easy to handle
Ideal Home: Families with young children, first-time rat owners, those needing cagemates or anyone looking for fun, well-socialized companions!
Adoption Fee: $60
Fostered in: Marietta, GA

🏰If you're interested in adopting, please reach out to us for more information at [email protected] and complete our adoption application at https://garatrescue.weebly.com/adoptnow.html to get started. As always, we need your help to spread the word and get these sweet boys into their forever homes by the new year! If you know anyone who’s looking for playful, loving companions, please like, follow, and share to help them find their perfect match.

12/14/2024

A lot of you have wondered how our newest intakes were doing… We seem to now have two very adventurous girls leading the Yule pack and some eager beavers closely behind, each really showing us who they are and how much they love playtime with us. They’ve made so much progress!

We are so proud of these girls, it just shows what a little bit of love, patience and attention can do to bring even the shyest, most under socialized rats out of their shells and blossom with big personalities and bold confidence. We all know it's not always easy to be uprooted from everything that you knew and to then be expected to be fully open and adjusted. These girls have had quite the journey already, we are excited to see what their next chapter might be. They truly are a remarkable little sisterhood.

These girls will be available on Christmas Day! They would be good for confident beginners on up, they’re a fun group of young sisters. Get your adoption application in now for these girls, they’re ready for their next adventure!❤️🌲✨

‘tis the season! 🌲✨ Today we are highlighting our Yule Girls, these playful sisters came to us from an oops litter surr...
12/12/2024

‘tis the season! 🌲✨ Today we are highlighting our Yule Girls, these playful sisters came to us from an oops litter surrender. These cute soft curly coated Dumbo girls have begun to show a lot of personality! We have two avid adventures, a couple snuggle buddies, and one pretty spunky girl. We estimate they’re probably just under six months old. They will be ready to go to their new home on Christmas Day!

These girls would be good for confident beginners on up. These girls are bonded sisters, so we’re prioritizing finding a home that can keep these sisters together—Adoption Fees for this case will be discounted.

Fostered in Chattanooga, TN (with transport to Atlanta available)

If you're interested in this case, please reach out to us for more information at [email protected] 📩❤️ please complete our adoption application at https://garatrescue.weebly.com/adoptnow.html to get started.

Meet our newest arrivals, the Destiny Boys! ✨💫These guys came to us after their owner was no longer able to keep them du...
12/11/2024

Meet our newest arrivals, the Destiny Boys! ✨💫

These guys came to us after their owner was no longer able to keep them due to personal reasons and living situation changes. Unfortunately, they couldn’t find anyone willing to take them, so we’re their last resort, and we’re determined to help them find a loving home.

Each of the boys really has their own unique personality, but they’re all incredibly sweet and easy to handle. They are healthy overall, with no respiratory issues, though we are currently precautionary treating them for parasites. They can be a little grabby with food and treats, as they were exclusively hand-fed in their previous home but we’re working on this behavior, and they’re improving every day. Two of the boys are adorable, soft, curly Agouti Rex dumbo rats, while the other three are black-marked boys—both dumbo and top-ear—with one particularly charming, blaze-faced younger guy. This is a mixed group, estimated ages range from around 3-4 months old to about 6-8 months.

These boys would be great for any level of experience and are adaptable to all types of homes, including those with children of any age. They seem to be very bonded, so we’re prioritizing finding a home that can keep this delightful crew together.

Fostered in Decatur, GA

If you're interested in this charming case, please reach out to us for more information at [email protected] and please complete our adoption application at https://garatrescue.weebly.com/adoptnow.html to get started.

🎉 Last-Minute Deals on Rat Cages! 🎉We're cleaning out our inventory for the end of the year and helping out our our most...
12/05/2024

🎉 Last-Minute Deals on Rat Cages! 🎉

We're cleaning out our inventory for the end of the year and helping out our our most recent in-need cases!

We have the following cages available:
~ MidWest Critter Nation Deluxe Cage Add-On units
~ Yaheetech Small Animal Pet Cages
~ You & Me Rat Manor Habitats.

Prices start at $60 and we're throwing a complementary mystery care box filled with cage accessories, hammocks, toys, and more with every purchase.

All proceeds from this sale will go towards covering the urgent care and treatment for our Teddy Bear Girls (read their story below!), who need our help with health issues as they recover and find their forever homes soon!🐀❤️

To set up an appointment to come by and pick up your cage, please email us at [email protected]. First come, first served, this sale ends at the end of this weekend!

Please Note: No shipping—this is for local pickup only in Stone Mountain, GA 30087. All cages are being sold as-is and all sales are final. These cages are gently used, and we’re already offering them at a significant discount. In the spirit of supporting our rescue work, we kindly ask that you refrain from price negotiations. Your purchase helps us provide much-needed care for animals like the Teddy Bear Girls, and we truly appreciate your understanding and support! And don't forget to like, share and spread the word and Thank you!

It’s  , one of our biggest fundraising days of the year, and today we want to share the story of one of our most recent ...
12/03/2024

It’s , one of our biggest fundraising days of the year, and today we want to share the story of one of our most recent intakes: the Teddy Bears🐻🤎

These sweet babies were in desperate need of rehoming after their owner unknowingly purchased a mis-sexed pair from a pet store. Overwhelmed by the sheer number of babies, they received mnimal care and socialization during this critcal period of development. Upon arrival here at the GRR, we immediately began quarantine procedures and started veterinary treatment, while also carefully working on their socialization. Slowly but surely, we’ve earned enough trust for them to accept treats from human hands.

Unfortunately, we didn’t reach this case soon enough, and we’ve already lost a few to undiagnosed respiratory infections that went untreated for far too long. Sadly, this scenario is all too familiar for us. We receive one or two similar surrender requests each month—sometimes involving dozens, even hundreds, of rats in desperate need of care and protection. Thanks to the compassion of our incredible fosters, each of whom stepped up to take in many of these babies, we were able to get them to safety and begin their journey toward recovery. Each day, they’re getting closer to finding their forever homes where they will be loved and cherished.

This is where your donations go. Your support allows us to rescue the most vulnerable domestic pet rats in Georgia and the surrounding states. The work we do is often heartbreaking, and it’s costly. But we couldn’t do it without you. Thank you for helping us give these little lives a chance at a better future.

As you review the long list of deserving nonprofits to support this , we would be incredibly humbled if you would consider us. Your generosity makes all the difference in the lives of the animals we rescue and care for. Thank you for helping us continue our mission.

Ways to donate:
PayPal.me/garatrescue
linktr.ee/garatrescue (we also accept Venmo and CashApp)
Email us for more info and links at [email protected]

Thank you 🙏✨
The GRR Foster Team

Meet our newest arrivals, the Snuggly Boys! 💜🧸 This adorable group of brothers came from an accidental litter. When thei...
11/26/2024

Meet our newest arrivals, the Snuggly Boys! 💜🧸 This adorable group of brothers came from an accidental litter. When their previous owner struggled to find homes for them, we stepped in to give these sweet boys a chance at finding the loving family they deserve.

This handsome foursome includes an Agouti Self Dumbo, an Agouti Hooded, a Black Rex Self Dumbo, and a Black Vari-Berk. All are around six months old and brimming with charm!

These boys are incredibly sweet and affectionate. The black curly-coated Rex boy absolutely loves being held and snuggled—he’s already gifted us with his first bruxes! They’re all very social, enjoy treats, love attention, and are quick to seek out pets. Their gentle temperaments make them a wonderful fit for families of any experience level. Whether it’s cuddles or playtime, these boys love spending time with people and are easy to handle.

Since they are deeply bonded, we’re prioritizing a home that can keep this delightful crew together. If you’re ready to welcome some snuggly, playful love into your life, these boys are waiting to meet you!

Fostered in Marietta GA

If you're interested in this charming case, please reach out to us for more information at [email protected] and please complete our adoption application at https://garatrescue.weebly.com/adoptnow.html to get started.

Meet our Teddy Bear Girls! 💜🧸 These curly-coated cuties came to us after their owner unknowingly purchased rats that wer...
11/19/2024

Meet our Teddy Bear Girls! 💜🧸 These curly-coated cuties came to us after their owner unknowingly purchased rats that were mis-sexed at a pet store, leading to an unexpected litter. Despite their best efforts to find them loving homes as pets, they had no luck, and that’s where we were able to step in and help.

This group includes 7 black dumbo rex girls, around 6 months old. One of the girls stands out with her unique white wedge blaze and double rex coat, which makes her almost hairless while another one of the girls has a beautifully unique offset blaze and striking high white splashes on her sides, making her even more special. The rest have a variety of adorable belly markings, each one unique and charming in its own way.

"This is a fun, playful bunch who are so curious, even if they're still a bit shy right now. They didn’t get much handling before, but they’re already starting to show their sweet side as we work with them daily. They absolutely light up for food and treats, and they love snuggling up together. With a little patience and love, they’re going to make such wonderful, affectionate companions, and they have such teddy bear faces! They’re just waiting for the right home to help them truly shine!"

We’ll be placing them in groups based on the bonds they’ve formed, with a minimum of pairs to ensure they stay connected. Our top priority will be finding a loving home that’s willing to keep this sweet sisterhood together, especially for those interested in adopting trios and larger groups. They’ve already formed such strong bonds, and we’d love to see them go to a home where they can continue to thrive together.

Fostered in Chattanooga, TN

If you're interested in this charming case, please reach out to us for more information at [email protected] and please complete our adoption application at https://garatrescue.weebly.com/adoptnow.html to get started.

Meet Fudge and Palazzo! 🤎💠 These two cute boys will be ready for adoption next week, and they’re looking for a loving fo...
11/18/2024

Meet Fudge and Palazzo! 🤎💠 These two cute boys will be ready for adoption next week, and they’re looking for a loving forever home! While they can be a bit shy at first, they’re starting to show their sweet and playful personalities.

Palazzo is the braver of the two—a curious adventurer who loves to explore and surprises you with his affectionate kisses. His chunky buddy Fudge is a little more reserved, but with some gentle encouragement (and maybe a soft pet or two), he melts into the sweetest cuddle companion. Wherever Palazzo goes, Fudge isn’t far behind—they’re the perfect pair!

Both boys are around 8 months old, in great health, and take treats so gently. If you’re patient and loving, they’ll reward you with trust, laughter, and endless cuteness. These best friends would thrive in a home where they can continue to blossom together.

Fostered in Decatur, GA 🏡✨ If interested in adopting, please complete our adoption application at https://garatrescue.weebly.com/adoptnow.html to get started

THE PERFECT COMPANIONS!✨💕 We can't believe these boys are still here! After a few very interested inquries, we’re honest...
11/12/2024

THE PERFECT COMPANIONS!✨💕 We can't believe these boys are still here! After a few very interested inquries, we’re honestly amazed these handsome, lovable chunks haven’t found their forever home yet. They’re truly a joy to be around! These affectionate boys are always seeking attention and love being around people. They’re quick to greet you at the cage door, often preferring pets over treats, and enjoy their out-of-cage time. Playful and endearing, they respond well to basic commands and tricks for attention. Their easygoing nature makes them great for beginners and adaptable to various home environments. This trio - Popcorn and his two other brothers - are avilable now (Butters has been placed in Special Needs fostering).

Fostered in Decatur, GA.

Interested in adopting? Please complete our adoption application at https://garatrescue.weebly.com/adoptnow.html to get started. More updates and photos coming soon!

Meet Fudge and Palazzo!🤎🍩 These lovely lads joined us when their owner had to move out of state and could not take them ...
11/11/2024

Meet Fudge and Palazzo!🤎🍩 These lovely lads joined us when their owner had to move out of state and could not take them with them.

Fudge is a handsome black hooded adult male, approximately 8 months old, and his buddy Palazzo is a charming Russian Blue spot-capped boy, just a little younger. Palazzo has already taken on the role of the leader—he’s adventurous and loves giving kisses on the fingers. Fudge, on the other hand, is a bit more shy and tends to be the second to venture out, but he’s clearly the cuddler of the pair, enjoying quiet time and gentle pets. Both are still adjusting to their new environment, but we’re beginning to see some wonderful personalities start to emerge. So far these boys owuld be good for confident beginners on up. We’ll have more updates as we get to know them better!

This bonded pair must be placed together, as they have been together for some time. Please keep checking back, more info and photos of this case are coming soon!

Fostered in Decatur, GA

If interested in adopting, please complete our adoption application at https://garatrescue.weebly.com/adoptnow.html to get started

Introducing our Fall Leaf Litters! 🍂🍁We’re overjoyed to share these adorable little ones with you. It’s not often we hav...
10/22/2024

Introducing our Fall Leaf Litters! 🍂🍁We’re overjoyed to share these adorable little ones with you. It’s not often we have litters, and this bunch of boys and girls is truly special—full of curiosity, playfulness, and endless charm. With stunning shades of black, soft grays, and silky blues, these babies are absolutely adorable! They’ll make wonderful additions to loving homes and are perfect for introducing to other rats or integrating into existing groups.

By adopting, you not only give these sweet babies a forever home, but you also help us continue rescuing and caring for more unexpected litters in need so don't miss out—be sure to fill out an adoption application today. We’re currently accepting adoption holds!

—-> Go to https://garatrescue.weebly.com/available.html for our updated Petfinder listings on this case and more and Email us at [email protected] to get started📧🧡

HURRICANE HELENE EMERGENCY ALERT 🌀‼️ The Georgia Rat Rescue is mobilizing our team to assist animals and support local s...
09/30/2024

HURRICANE HELENE EMERGENCY ALERT 🌀‼️ The Georgia Rat Rescue is mobilizing our team to assist animals and support local shelters and pet owners affected by Hurricane Helene in the state.

We are dedicated to offering essential resources and support to animals and families in need during this challenging time. Our efforts include providing safe shelter for displaced animals, on-site care supplies and cages, dry bedding and warm hammocks, transportation services, and access to specialized medical assistance through our veterinary fund.

To help these efforts, we are currently accepting donations of blankets, rat care supplies, bedding, pet food, cages/carriers and any unused surplus antibiotics of all kinds. Additionally, we aim to deepen our veterinary fund so we can help even more. Please consider making an urgent donation to support our critical emergency rescue and recovery initiatives. Your contributions can truly make a difference! 🖤🐀

DM or Email us for item donation pickups/drop offs - [email protected] or directly DONATE HERE: linktr.ee/garatrescue

Dale, Douglas & Darren: Three Big Chunky Handsome Boys Looking for Their Forever Home! 🌟We have three absolutely handsom...
09/23/2024

Dale, Douglas & Darren: Three Big Chunky Handsome Boys Looking for Their Forever Home! 🌟

We have three absolutely handsome chunks ready to meet their new family! These big, sweethearts are as gentle as they come—affectionate, easy-going, and perfect for any home, whether you're a first-time rat owner or a seasoned pro.

Here at the GRR, we often see the boys stay the longest, despite being full of love and charm. It’s tough to understand why—these boys are some of the best companions you could ask for. They’re easy keepers, with laid-back personalities that make them a joy to care for. They're great with families of all kinds and will bring warmth, fun, and plenty of snuggles into your life.

Available now! 💙
🗺️ Location: Currently being fostered in Marietta, GA
📧 Contact: Due to issues with our Petfinder listings, please email us at [email protected] for more information and to start the adoption process.

Please help us spread the word by liking, sharing, and following our page. Let’s find these deserving boys the loving homes they deserve! 🏡💙 Thank you for your ongoing support!

Adoptable Rats Alert: Meet the Chandler Bunch! 🐾We have a wonderful group of six boys that recently came into our care, ...
09/17/2024

Adoptable Rats Alert: Meet the Chandler Bunch! 🐾

We have a wonderful group of six boys that recently came into our care, affectionately known as the Chandler Bunch. These sweet boys have been waiting patiently for a family to call their own, but so far, they’ve had no adoption interest at all—and we can’t understand why! 💔

Despite the myths you may have heard, boy rats make amazing pets. Boys tend to get a lot bigger and chonkier, are often more calm, snuggly cuddlers so can be easier to bond with and they're less prone to tumors their female counterparts... and the Chandler Bunch is no exception. They are gentle, social, and truly deserving of a loving home. And to make it even easier for these boys to find their forever family, we’ve discounted their adoption fee. While we would love for all six to stay together, but we are willing to split them up if needed.

🗺️ Location: Currently being fostered in Marietta, GA
📧 Contact: Due to issues with our Petfinder listings, please email us at [email protected] for more information and to start the adoption process.

Please help us spread the word by liking, sharing, and following our page. Let’s find these deserving boys the loving homes they deserve! 🏡💙 Thank you for your ongoing support!

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