Hotel Rat Enrichment Co.

13/08/2024

Our toys are available again! All sales will be through Tiny Tails Creations either online or at the local QRF shows for the foreseeable future 🥰

🚨EXCITING NEWS ALERT!!🚨
Tiny Tails Creations and Hotel Rat have teamed up to continue to provide you with Hotel Rat’s enrichment toy range!
You can now find all current stock over at tinytailscreations.square.site

06/04/2024

Just a reminder that Hotel Rat won’t be at any QRF shows for the remainder of the year ☹️

We hope everyone has the best time tomorrow! 🥰

03/04/2024

To you, our wonderful ,

We have a big announcement: the rescue is taking a break.

It's been an enormous 6+ years, and we've done so many brilliant things, but as we all know the animal rescue world is rife with burnout, and RRH is not immune to that challenge. The only way to manage burnout is to take genuine space away, but for those in positions that look after a large part of the rescue's functioning it's not so easy to set up alternatives while running the show, or to find people to take things on. We've tried many things over the years to make the rescue the best space it can be for everyone involved, and we've come to the realisation that the most responsible thing to do is to take a break, and come back with fresh eyes and fresh brains to build something sustainable and targeted, instead of overextending to try and help so many people in so many ways. In a practical sense, this is all happening quite quickly due to our lease ending on the 13th of May.

The plan is to get all the animals adopted out of the physical site and foster space, and stagger the closure of all of our services over the next month. We'll be spreading out a lot of our items where they can do the most good, including selling or giving them to other local orgs to help them fill the demand while we're away, or to those adopting our remaining residents. We'll leave all the online spaces and infrastructure in place with messaging about being on a break and alternative places to seek help, and the RRH Community Group will be turned into a community-run hub for mutual aid. After a year of rest, we'll have a meeting to discuss what the community needs and what RRH should be, and if we decide to go forward with something, a further year of planning, where we can all set things up exactly how they should be before launch, taking all the lessons of the prior years to make something even better and more sustainable for all.

It is going to be absolute, all hands on deck go-time now that the plans are solid. Moving was always going to be a huge, time sensitive task, but for the rescue to take a break without getting stuck with costs for storage, and especially to get the animals all safe and well supported, there is a fresh sense of urgency. We still also have many animals in care, here and in foster, which still need vet care, and we will have ongoing costs to maintain our data storage and registrations during the break. We are all so heartbroken to have to step back from helping people and rats, but we know it's the healthy and responsible thing to do, and the only way for many of us to be able to help more people in the future.

To help us help ourselves, we will be seeking adopters, selling gear and furniture, raising funds, cleaning, cleaning and more cleaning. If anyone has any questions or needs support, please reach out, we'll all be doing our best to support each other through this difficult but ultimately good transition.

On behalf of the Coordinators and Exec (past and present) I want to thank each and every one of you for the love, energy, faith, and trust, you have given the rescue over the years. It has been a wild ride, and the community that has formed around the rescue has been an immense blessing in so many of our lives.

- , RRH President and Founder

30/03/2024

Thank you SO much to everyone who came along to our first ever Rodent Community Care Fair on Sunday, it was absolutely incredible to see so many of your wonderful faces!

We hope you enjoyed experiencing the event as much as we enjoyed hosting it. If you have a couple of minutes to give us some feedback, we would be so grateful! It’s with your feedback that we can better tailor these community events to the real-time needs and/or wishes of the community and it’s also an opportunity to show some appreciation to our volunteers if you did have a good time ☺️

The survey is completely anonymous unless you choose to identify yourself & you can find it via the QR code above or this link https://airtable.com/app4BQpdNuPvN3KYx/shr8TUaHVINLbQV49

Once again, thank you to our amazing volunteers! Without every single one of them this event would never have been possible. From setting up the hall, to welcoming your rats, to running the BBQ, to creating a low-stim sensory space, to running the rat health and wellness checks, to selling raffle tickets, to cleaning up and everything in between, they are truly amazing and I hope they are all still resting after an absolutely massive effort by everyone.

- , RRH Events Team

26/03/2024

Easter sale starts tomorrow 6am!
10% off all Valentines Collection items! Once these items are sold out they won't be coming back.

23/03/2024

One more sleep! 🙈

22/03/2024

Such an amazing opportunity 🤩

If you or a friend have been thinking about upgrading your rat cage, this is the perfect opportunity!

We’re raffling off a double Ferret Kingdom cage this Sunday at the Rodent Community Care Fair as well as lots of other incredible prizes which have been donated by our amazing Artist Collaborators and other local, small businesses! 🤩

The raffle will run from 10am until 2.30pm when we’ll announce the winners! There will be 3 prizes, with the Ferret Kingdom cage being part of the 1st prize.

Tickets will be $2 each, 3 for $5 or 8 for $10! For anyone who can’t stay until the raffle is drawn, you will have the option to add your phone number to your tickets & we will call you if your ticket is drawn ☺️

The cage is in secondhand condition with no stand, it will have corflute trays included and is, in our opinion, a really excellent cage! You’re welcome to arrange pick-up from the rescue at a later date/time that suits you ☺️

Some of the wonderful local businesses who will be donating goods or services for the raffle and our trivia prize pack include;
Creative Critter Co
, claws and whiskers
tails creations
rat enrichment co
fairy art
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And more!

📍Finnish Hall - 62 Newnham Road, Mt Gravatt
🗓️ Sunday, 24th of March
⏰ 10am - 3pm

Check out facebook.com/events/s/rodent-community-care-fair-hos/435810582102626 for all the details.

See you there! 🥰

~ , RRH Events Team

20/03/2024

This is truly beyond incredible! 🤩

19/03/2024

🌊🐭 Save the Date for the Queensland Rodent Fanciers - Under The Sea Show! 🐭🌊

Join a fin-tastic day of rodent fun at the Finnish Hall Mt Gravatt on Sunday, April 7th, from 10 am to 3 pm! 🎉 Dive into the world of adorable rodents as they take center stage in an Under The Sea-themed show day.

🌟 Highlights:
✨ Rat and mouse exhibits
✨ Fun competitions
✨ Meet fellow rodent enthusiasts
✨ Raffle prizes and more!

📅 Date: Sunday, April 7th
🕙 Time: 10 am - 3 pm
📍 Venue: Finnish Hall, Mt Gravatt

Don't miss out on this shell-acious event! Mark your calendars and bring your friends and family for a day filled with furry friends and aquatic wonders.

See you there! 🐾🌊

P.S. If you want to help RRH have a represented at the local QRF Show, please make your interest known by contacting our Vollie Coordinators via [email protected] 🙏

19/03/2024

NEW PRODUCT ALERT!!
Our BonBons are now live onsite!

These are great foraging toys for your mice and rats! They contain shredded paper, Vetafarm Origins, dried pasta & fruit loops. A great treat for your little friends!

19/03/2024

This is SUCH incredible news 😭

17/03/2024

Who else is coming!? ☺️ Also friendly reminder that this will be the last time for the foreseeable future that Hotel Rat will be available to purchase from 💕

Our rattie residents will be showing off their BBQ skills by cooking up a storm for you at the Rodent Fair next Sunday! 😮

Hang on, it seems there was a miscommunication.. Ahhh okay, they said they will be showing off their *eating skills at the BBQ next Sunday. Sounds more like it 🙄

Don’t stress though! Humans get first serve and we have no doubt all the attending ratties will thoroughly enjoy licking our plates clean at the end 😅

Between offering free rat check-ups and hosting a hilarious game of rodent trivia, we’ll be serving up a delicious assortment of snags, burgers, corn on the cob, skewers, salads and more! Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options will also be available at no extra charge.

All proceeds will go towards the rescue so we can continue saving little lives and supporting this wonderful community.

We’ll also have a swap table full of free goodies for the community to contribute to and take from, activities for you, your kids and your rats! A raffle with lots of gorgeous prizes from local artists, small businesses and the rescue plus all our wonderful market stalls!

Find all the details here - https://facebook.com/events/s/rodent-community-care-fair-hos/435810582102626/

📍Finnish Hall, 62 Newnham Road, Mt Gravatt
🗓️ Sunday, March 24th
⏰ 10am - 3pm, BBQ starts around midday

- , RRH Events Team

13/03/2024

Please adopt them before we crumble and go break our rat break 😭

ADOPTED - YAY!!
Meet Cowboy and Lasso, the dynamic duo of young male rats who are on the lookout for an interactive forever home where they can receive all the love & cuddles in the world! These boys are bursting with sweetness, sociability, and a profound love for their human companions.

Cowboy and Lasso are not your average rats; they're exceptionally friendly and thrive on human interaction. Daily cuddles and explorations are top priorities for these adventurous rodents. They enjoy nothing more than bonding with their family and sharing moments of affection.

Cowboy and Lasso's are highly spirited, and they're eager to engage with their environment and the people around them. Their playful antics and affectionate nature make them a joy to have around.

If you're someone who enjoys spending quality time with small furry friends and can provide the nurturing, loving environment Cowboy and Lasso need, then they might be the perfect companions for you. Open your heart and home to this delightful pair, and you'll be rewarded with endless love, cuddles, and companionship.
$100.00 FOR CAGE & RATS

13/03/2024

Do you enjoy organising, tidying or repairing? Rachie’s Ratirement Home is in search of someone who would be interested in becoming our Site Coordinator. What this would require is:

-being comfortable and confident in making decisions about our stock storage organisation
-keeping account of our rescue and sellable stock and merchandise
-tending to repairs on various items in the rescue or delegating to someone competent in handywork
-being available to spend time onsite on a regular basis
-being comfortable communicating with our other coordinators and volunteers to ensure the ongoing needs of the rescue site are being managed

Having your own form of transport is not essential but would assist with the work required within the role.
Of course with great responsibility in our onsite space, also comes great opportunities- for cuddling rats!

If you would love to come and put your organisational skills to good use or are interested in learning more about volunteering with Rachie’s Ratirement Home, click on the link to fill in an expression of interest form:
https://rachiesratirementhome.com/volunteering

We hope to hear from you and welcome you aboard.

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11/03/2024

🌊🐭 Save the Date for the Queensland Rodent Fanciers' Under The Sea Show! 🐭🌊

Join us for a fin-tastic day of rodent fun at the Finnish Hall Mt Gravatt on Sunday, April 7th, from 10 am to 3 pm! 🎉 Dive into the world of adorable rodents as they take center stage in our Under The Sea-themed show day.

🌟 Highlights:
✨ Rat and mouse exhibits
✨ Fun competitions
✨ Meet fellow rodent enthusiasts
✨ Raffle prizes and more!

📅 Date: Sunday, April 7th
🕙 Time: 10 am - 3 pm
📍 Venue: Finnish Hall, Mt Gravatt

Don't miss out on this shell-acious event! Mark your calendars and bring your friends and family for a day filled with furry friends and aquatic wonders. See you there! 🐾🌊

10/03/2024

Bit of a trivia head?

Do you know a thing or two about rats or mice? Show off your skills at the Rodent Community Care Fair! We’ll be hosting rodent themed trivia for all ages from 1pm, March 24th at the Finnish Hall in Mt Gravatt ☺️

Bring a team or find one on the day 🥰 There’s no fee to play, but plenty of prizes to be won! 🤩

Not into trivia? Browse local business stalls, get your rat’s checked over by experienced volunteers, enjoy a BBQ lunch, and mingle with like-minded locals from 10am-3pm ☺️

If you answered B, you are correct! Rats primarily regulate their body temperature through their tails! 🐀

- , RRH Events Team

IMAGE: A white and brown hooded rat has been edited to appear as though it’s holding a microphone asking a multiple choice trivia question “How do rats regulate their body temperature? Through their A) feet, B) tails or C) ears?”