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Rat Way Sanctuary

Rat Sanctuary based in Portland, OR

Cute and cozy little rats ❤️🐀Harvest is sponsored by 🐀✨We are always in need of funds✨V3NM0: P4yPal: RatWaySanctuary@gma...

02/01/2025

Cute and cozy little rats ❤️

🐀Harvest is sponsored by 🐀

✨We are always in need of funds✨

V3NM0:
P4yPal: [email protected]

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01/31/2025

It's $5 Frieda Day, and she's at it again! This time, Frieda has evicted us and won't let us back in until we provide her with increments of $5. Please help us appease her so she lets us back into the house! Who even taught her how to turn the lock??

✨How to help✨

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01/30/2025

We are so thankful for everyone who supports us! Your donations mean the world to us. Over the past couple weeks, you have allowed us to pay for vet visits for Frieda, Collin, Moss, and Page, Cashew's final visit, as well as refill some of our meds. We appreciate you!

✨We are always in need of funds✨

V3NM0:
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01/29/2025

Mouse is shameless begging for her spoon. Poor girl, she's clearly never gotten a treat ever in her entire life. 😂

✨We are always in need of funds✨

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01/27/2025

Harvest and Page have the right idea for Monday morning 😴

Harvest is sponsored by
Page is sponsored by

✨We are always in need of funds✨

V3NM0:
P4yPal: [email protected]

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Sprite bringing the mood lighting✨We are always in need of funds✨V3NM0: P4yPal: RatWaySanctuary@gmail.comMore donation o...

01/26/2025

Sprite bringing the mood lighting

✨We are always in need of funds✨

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01/24/2025

It's $5 Frieda Day! Ahem, $5 Friday! No, no, I was right the first time. $5 Frieday? Whatever.

Frieda demands your $5, so please comply. She gets angry when she doesn't get what she wants, and then she bites my toes. Please help save my toes. I need them.

✨How to save my toes✨

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01/23/2025

Collin is such a little cutie! He had his first vet visit on Tuesday, and he did so well despite being scared of all the new people and places. As expected, he has a minor respiratory infection and lice, so he will be on antibiotics for a few weeks, and we will repeat his selamectin dose regularly until all the nits are gone. His ears are already pretty much healed from the sarcoptic mites. The vet confirmed that he has barbered the hair on his legs and stomach, likely due to stress and isolation, and we hope to see that improve as well as he settles in and makes some new friends. So far, we've seen no sign of the unprovoked biting his family reported, and we hope that will also be a thing of the past.

If you would like to help with the cost of his recent and future visits, see below!

✨We are always in need of funds✨

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The second prosthetic eye recipient - Ash!✨We are always in need of funds✨V3NM0: P4yPal: RatWaySanctuary@gmail.comMore d...

01/22/2025

The second prosthetic eye recipient - Ash!

✨We are always in need of funds✨

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01/21/2025

New resident, Collin, is at the vet today to evaluate some URI symptoms. He's an older gentleman whose last companion died a few months ago, and since living alone, he began biting. We are hopeful he will soon join some new friends and become more comfortable.

Our reserves are gone! If you can contribute to his care, please keep reading!

✨How to help✨

V3NM0:
P4yPal: [email protected]

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01/17/2025

We appreciate you! ❤️

It's been a difficult and emotional start to the year, but your support helps us pull through the hard days and continue providing care to all these wonderful little creatures.

✨We are always in need of funds✨

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P4yPal: [email protected]

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01/16/2025

Beetle Storm
Dec 2024 - Jan 14th, 2025

It's been a rough start to 2025, with the losses of two young rats back to back. Beetle Storm passed away on our way home from the vet this evening. We had been so optimistic, even with everything stacked against her. She had gotten stronger every day since she arrived. But she started struggling during her exam - the anorexia and dehydration catching up with her - and they found evidence of severe pneumonia on her x-rays, despite her respiratory symptoms improving. Still, they were able to get her rehydrated and eating, and by the time we picked her up, she was looking pretty good! I held her a good part of the short drive home, and she was wiggly like a baby rat should be, and right as we pulled up to our house, she collapsed and was gone before we could get in the door. She didn't get to enjoy the refreshed oxygen chamber, complete with the little stuffy that accompanied our Ash and Briar when they made the journey to us from .fancy.brothers, ready to comfort her as it had comforted them.

She had such a hard start to life. Born in a reptile shop in a bin with dozens of other rats, removed from her mom before she was ready, depriving her of vital nutrition and antibodies. She was abused by the staff at the store. When she saw an escape in the form of a compassionate customer, she took it. She made her way here to begin to heal from all the trauma she had suffered. In the end, it was too much for her tiny little body, but her last few days were filled with so much love and hope. I wish we had gotten the chance to know her better. Rest well, little Beetle. I wish the world had been kinder to you and all those like you. ❤️

✨We are always in need of funds✨

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01/13/2025

Introducing Beetle Storm! This little lady saved herself from a feeder bin by throwing herself at a customer. In the process, a store employee swatted her to the back of the bin, injuring her in the process. Once she was home, she was showing many signs of severe pain - a hunched posture, puffed up coat, squinting, and even labored breathing. Fearing she required more care than they were able to provide her, her rescuer reached out to us.

Beetle arrived on Saturday, and has been doing well with some supportive care. She is a tiny little thing, only about 4 weeks old and 59g, and she has already endured so much. Thankfully, she will only know love and caring from here on out.

✨We are always in need of funds✨

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01/11/2025

Slime Mold
Aug 2024 - Jan 9th, 2025

This isn't the update we had hoped to make. Slime Mold went to the vet yesterday for her spay. Unfortunately, she didn't get to come home. She had an extreme reaction to the meds given pre-operatively, and despite the clinic staffs' best efforts, they could not revive her. They hadn't even had a chance to prep her for surgery before she crashed. The vet performed a necropsy, but she didn't find anything that might explain her sudden and wholly unexpected death. A reaction like this is blessedly rare, but that doesn't ease the heartache of losing such a bright and healthy young girl. This is a painful reminder that every procedure comes with risk, and there is only so much that we can do to mitigate it. This picture was taken at the clinic and was sent to me just minutes before she passed.

Slime Mold had such a vibrant personality. Whenever we would pass by, she would be plastered to the door of the cage begging for our attention. She never met someone she didn't like. She was a perfect playmate and big sister to Rogue, she loved to sneak up and pounce on Moss, and she was always sweet and gentle to Lichen. She never, and I mean NEVER, stopped moving. Keeping track of her was always an adventure. She was a tiny thing, but the large cage feels so empty without her endless energy and enthusiasm. We are heartbroken, but thankful that she was able to thrive during her time with us, and that her last experience before falling asleep was being cuddled and doted on by the vet team. We miss you so much, Slime Mold. The house isn't the same without you.

01/08/2025

Page, Moss and Slime Mold are all getting spayed today!!

After them, that just leaves Rogue (and potentially Frieda) waiting. Rogue already has her spay scheduled in March when she will be hitting 5 months old.

We were lucky to enter the new year with a healthy reserve to help us cover these costs, but between the six visits yesterday for sanctuary rats and the three surgeries today, that will take us back down to zero. If you are able to help with their cost of care, please see below!

🐀Page is sponsored by 🐀

✨We are always in need of funds✨

V3NM0:
P4yPal: [email protected]

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01/05/2025

Welcome, Julian!

Say hello to our first intake of 2025! Julian is around a year and a half old, and he has some territorial aggression issues. He was rehomed with four of his brothers, but returned to his previous owner after he bit their child. He will see our vet soon for a neuter before joining a new group of rats.

We have three spays coming up this week, plus Julian's neuter soon! Any donations to their care are hugely appreciated!

✨How to help✨

V3NM0:
P4yPal: [email protected]

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01/04/2025

Frieda has been settling in very well here. She is a very clever and curious little girl (and I do mean little! She weighs in at only 221g!). She has her initial vet visit next weekend, and thankfully aside from being underweight and having some muscle wasting consistent with her age, she appears to be in good shape. She has really come to trust us in the short time she's been here. She readily comes out of her cage with the offer of our arm to climb. She prefers not to be picked up, but she really enjoys spending time riding around on our shoulders or exploring on the couch. She is such a delightful little personality and we are happy to see her shine. ❤️

🐀Frieda is sponsored by Laurie, Kat J, an anonymous donor, and in honor of Beakie and Stacy!🐀

✨We are always in need of funds✨

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01/03/2025

Pretty little Kitty! Kit is such a gorgeous boy. And soft, too! His markings remind us a lot of Pico. ❤️

🐀Kit is sponsored by one donor!🐀

✨We are always in need of funds✨

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Julian is killing it at intros with @uprattedvegan's Emmett and Theo! He may not enjoy human fingers in his space, but so far he is welcoming to rats! We're so excited for this gorgeous lump of man to have new friends! ✨We are always in need of funds✨ V3NM0: @ratwaysanctuary P4yPal: [email protected] More donation options and shop at www.ratwaysanctuary.org #julianratiwirw #ratwaysanctuary #iwantitratway #rat #rats #ratties #ratstagram #ratsofig #ratsofinstagram #instarat #petrat #petrats #ratlove #fancyrat #fancyrats #dumborat #cute #sanctuary #sanctuarylife

This is how we are easily able to handle Frieda since she doesn't like being picked up. I discovered early on that she loves coming out, and she will step onto my arm. Once she's out she is much more tolerant of handling. Frieda will be checked by our vet on Saturday, and after that we can begin intros with some new rats! I haven't decided which group we'll try her with yet, but it will be one of the girl groups. If our vet deems her a good candidate, we will proceed with spay, which means she could join any group down the line. Since Frieda was a very recent addition, we will continue crediting her sponsors through the month of January! 🐀Frieda is sponsored by Laurie, Kat J, an anonymous donor, and in honor of Beakie and Stacy!🐀 ✨We are always in need of funds✨ V3NM0: @ratwaysanctuary P4yPal: [email protected] More donation options and shop at www.ratwaysanctuary.org #friedarat #ratwaysanctuary #iwantitratway #rat #rats #ratties #ratstagram #ratsofig #ratsofinstagram #instarat #petrat #petrats #ratlove #fancyrat #fancyrats #dumborat #cute #sanctuary #sanctuarylife

Scattering food and accidentally gave Seneca a jaunty little cap 😂 🐀Seneca is sponsored by Laura and Will🐀 ✨We are always in need of funds✨ V3NM0: @ratwaysanctuary P4yPal: [email protected] More donation options and shop at www.ratwaysanctuary.org #senecarat #ratwaysanctuary #iwantitratway #rat #rats #ratties #ratstagram #ratsofig #ratsofinstagram #instarat #petrat #petrats #ratlove #fancyrat #fancyrats #dumborat #cute #sanctuary #sanctuarylife

It's been quite the year! As we enter 2025, we are so moved by the support we have received in 2024. We are excited to continue making a difference in the lives of these precious little beings. ❤️ ✨We are always in need of funds✨ V3NM0: @ratwaysanctuary P4yPal: [email protected] More donation options and shop at www.ratwaysanctuary.org #ratwaysanctuary #iwantitratway #rat #rats #ratties #ratstagram #ratsofig #ratsofinstagram #instarat #petrat #petrats #ratlove #fancyrat #fancyrats #dumborat #cute #sanctuary #sanctuarylife #2024 #2024recap #newyear #2025

The Mixed Nust' former owner sent us these adorable pics of the boys when they were just wee babies! Aren't they cute?? They were all incredibly adorable, but I just love how Pistachio looked just like himself, but miniature 🥹 🐀Cashew is sponsored by Grayson (@graysontate) and the Mixed Nuts' previous parent!🐀 🐀Pecan is sponsored by two donors!🐀 ✨We are always in need of funds✨ V3NM0: @ratwaysanctuary P4yPal: [email protected] More donation options and shop at www.ratwaysanctuary.org #mixednutsiwirw #ratwaysanctuary #iwantitratway #rat #rats #ratties #ratstagram #ratsofig #ratsofinstagram #instarat #petrat #petrats #ratlove #fancyrat #fancyrats #dumborat #cute #sanctuary #sanctuarylife

We have sponsors for all but two sanctuary residents! Thank you, everyone, for your overwhelming show of support for the rats and for us. Blaine is sponsored by Shauna! Cashew is sponsored by Grayson! Dahlia is sponsored by Elliott @ratfrens and three more donors! Jimmy is sponsored by one donor! Kit is sponsored by an anonymous donor! Lichen is sponsored by @curtis.tyree! Lily is sponsored by @amnestey29 and one more donor! Mochi is sponsored by one donor! Moss is sponsored by two donors! Mouse is sponsored by Mike! Olivia is sponsored in memory of Winnie Page is sponsored by @ratto_a_ratto, Megan, and five more donors! Pecan is sponsored by two donors! Penelope is sponsored by three donors! Rogue is sponsored by Megan Heminghaus and Eileen (@e1ahs)! Rune is sponsored by one donor! Selkie is sponsored by Ness! Seneca is sponsored by Alex and Luka from Alblune, Laura and Will, and three more donors! Slime Mold is sponsored by @ratties_coven! Sprite is sponsored by two donors! Statler is sponsored by memimus and one more donor! Tate is sponsored by two donors! Waldorf is sponsored by one donor! If you would like to sponsor Rory or Harvest, out last two residents without sponsors, you can do so on our website! ✨We are always in need of funds✨ V3NM0: @ratwaysanctuary P4yPal: [email protected] More donation options and shop at www.ratwaysanctuary.org #ratwaysanctuary #iwantitratway #rat #rats #ratties #ratstagram #ratsofig #ratsofinstagram #instarat #petrat #petrats #ratlove #fancyrat #fancyrats #dumborat #cute #sanctuary #sanctuarylife

We will be back at @vegannightmarketofficial by @veggiesdoitbetter today from 3-8. Come see us (and Sprite!) at booth 409! We had a blast meeting so many of you yesterday! It's absolutely incredible to get out into the community and spread the word on these wonderful animals. ✨We are always in need of funds✨ V3NM0: @ratwaysanctuary P4yPal: [email protected] More donation options and shop at www.ratwaysanctuary.org #spriteratiwirw #ratwaysanctuary #iwantitratway #rat #rats #ratties #ratstagram #ratsofig #ratsofinstagram #instarat #petrat #petrats #ratlove #fancyrat #fancyrats #dumborat #cute #sanctuary #sanctuarylife

Our spicy little Lily is at the vet today after suddenly developing severe symptoms this morning. Her caretaker, @uprattedvegan, found her tilted and circling, and immediately rushed her to our vet, where they were able to squeeze her in for an emergency visit. The update so far is that they did not find any neurological defecits, but she has pus in her right ear, nystagmus in both eyes, and while she hasn't been able to use her hind legs, they do have feeling. It's looking like a severe ear infection, which is one of the better scenarios since it's treatable. She was given a steroid injection and will start on some antibiotics. Please keep her in your thoughts, and if you are able to donate to her care, it is hugely appreciated! ✨HOW TO HELP✨ V3NM0: @ratwaysanctuary P4yPal: [email protected] More donation options and shop at www.ratwaysanctuary.org #lilyratiwirw #ratwaysanctuary #iwantitratway #rat #rats #ratties #ratstagram #ratsofig #ratsofinstagram #instarat #petrat #petrats #ratlove #fancyrat #fancyrats #dumborat #cute #sanctuary #sanctuarylife

Even though he's not a sanctuary rat, I wanted to give everyone an update. A few days ago we started hearing strange vocalizations once or twice a day from our dining room, where we have two groups of rats housed. We eventually were able to track the noises to Howl's cage, but couldn't tell anything beyond that. Monday morning, the vocalizations became frequent, and we were finally able to see what was happening - Howl was having a series of short partial seizures. So he came to work with me (the perks of working at the ER) and was checked out by the exotics team there. The seizures continued to be fairly frequent for a couple hours, but thankfully they did wind down and stop for a while, only to start again as I was about to go home. He got two injections of an anticonvulsant at the ER, and we went home with oral meds to continue. He continued to have seizure activity for a half hour or so after we got home before it let up for the night. Yesterday (Tuesday) we got him in for an emergency visit with our regular vet. We hadn't heard or seen any more seizures since the previous evening, but they started again as we were getting him ready to head to the vet. He otherwise checked out ok, and we only made slight tweaks to his meds. We added an antibiotic in case of something like a bacterial meningitis, but unfortunately the most likely option in a nearly 2 year old rat is a brain tumor. The plan is to see how he responds to the meds over the next week or so and adjust as needed. He has been doing very well since coming home yesterday evening, and we thankfully haven't heard or seen any more seizure activity since we got home. For his part, he's being a perfect little patient, and the good news is that while the whole "having seizures" thing isn't great, as they are currently presenting, they aren't really dangerous. He's aware and responsive throughout, and being so short we aren't too worried about hyperthermia. We'll be making some modifications to his cage to r