Tails of Whimsy Rattery

Tails of Whimsy Rattery Welcome to our small rattery just outside of Nashville! We specialize in breeding safe, family pets and work with standard, dwarf, and werewolf varieties.
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We’re AFRMA registered, RBF/zoonotic disease free, and focused on health and temperament.

10/20/2025

Enjoy some rat ASMR 😍

😍. A bouquet of babies 🖤🖤
10/15/2025

😍. A bouquet of babies 🖤🖤

10/11/2025

The babies are opening their eyes 😍

🖤 Why I’m So Picky 🖤(And why that’s not going to change.)Every guideline I have, every question on the application, ever...
10/08/2025

🖤 Why I’m So Picky 🖤
(And why that’s not going to change.)

Every guideline I have, every question on the application, every requirement for group size, every piece of my adoption process; is rooted in one thing: the welfare of my rats.

These animals are not a product to me. They’re not “inventory.” They’re living, intelligent, social beings who deserve thoughtful, lifelong homes. Homes where their needs are known, respected, and met.

So yes, I’m selective.
Yes, I require an application.
Yes, I’m thorough when screening adopters.
Yes, my application is long, and that’s on purpose.
Yes, I only adopt in pairs (or more).
Yes, I require payment upfront.
Yes, my pricing reflects the level of care, testing, and intentional breeding that goes into every single litter.
And yes, I say “no” when something doesn’t feel right.

*Because this is not about convenience, it’s about care*

If you’re here looking for a breeder who prioritizes health, temperament, and long-term support, you’re in the right place. But if you’re looking for a quick sale or someone who compromises integrity…thats just not me.

I’m building lines I’m proud of and relationships with adopters who feel the same way. My priority is, and always will be, the rats themselves. 🖤

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Tails of Whimsy 🐀✨
Where every baby is raised with intention and love

🖤🐀 Our hearts are full after seeing these sweet moments!Carl, Smoke, and Tenpenny, three of our boys, spent the day spre...
09/25/2025

🖤🐀 Our hearts are full after seeing these sweet moments!

Carl, Smoke, and Tenpenny, three of our boys, spent the day spreading love and joy at the assisted living home where their amazing human works. These boys soaked up the snuggles and attention, and were total gentlemen the entire time!

It means so much to see our rats making a real difference in people’s lives. We put so much care into raising babies who are not only healthy and well-socialized, but confident and kind. It’s because of that intentional work that our rats are able to go out and win over skeptical hearts in the senior living facility.

Thank you, Olivia, for sharing these pictures and giving our boys such a meaningful adventure. This is exactly the kind of connection we hope for when we raise and place our babies. 💛

Cutest harvest crew you’ll ever see 🌽🎃
09/14/2025

Cutest harvest crew you’ll ever see 🌽🎃

09/02/2025

French fries

Not all garden treasures are flowers 🌼🐭 Some have bright eyes, tiny hands, and the sweetest personalities you’ll ever me...
08/25/2025

Not all garden treasures are flowers 🌼🐭 Some have bright eyes, tiny hands, and the sweetest personalities you’ll ever meet. 🌻

08/24/2025

A little ratty ASMR on a Sunday

I’ve gone back and forth since December about whether to share this publicly, but I’ve finally decided it’s important.Th...
08/07/2025

I’ve gone back and forth since December about whether to share this publicly, but I’ve finally decided it’s important.

This past winter, my daughter was hospitalized with Rat Bite Fever (Streptobacillus Spp.). She spent five days in the hospital receiving IV antibiotics. It was terrifying, it shook me to my core both as a parent and a breeder.

She was bitten by a rat. A little bite, maybe as deep as a paper cut. A tiny drop of blood. We cleaned it immediately. This rat was not one of mine, nor a part of my rattery. The rat was returned to her breeder immediately.

Since then, I’ve worked hard to ensure that my rattery is completely RBF-free, and I’m proud to say that it is. I’ve learned a lot. The risks, the bacteria, and most importantly, how preventable this can be with the right practices in place.

I’m sharing this now because I want it to be both a PSA and a reminder:

* If you’re looking for a rat, please research your breeder. Look for someone who health tests. Look for someone who doesn’t breed rats with a history of biting.

* And if you’re a breeder—please know that it is possible to eliminate RBF from your rattery. It takes effort, yes, but it’s worth it. For the people who adopt from you, and for the animals you’re responsible for.

If anyone has questions about our process, or my experience navigating all of this, I’m more than happy to talk. I just hope by sharing, someone else might avoid going through what we did.

** You're welcome to join in the conversation, but there will be no debate from me in this forum. I shared nothing but factual information, and will not help spread false narratives to spare breeders who failed to take necessary steps to clean up their programs.**

✨ A little sunlight, a lot of whiskers, and just the right amount of chaos
07/25/2025

✨ A little sunlight, a lot of whiskers, and just the right amount of chaos

07/21/2025

It’s Monday, and the whole crew is like… ‘Do we have to get up?’ 😴🐭 Hammock cuddles > responsibilities. Show us your rats’ Monday moods!

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