Lurelin Rats was registered with the National Fancy Rat Society (NFRS) in January 2023 and are based in mid-Kent. I am an NFRS and London & Southern Counties Mouse & Rat Club member, and attend shows within 2 hours of me. The NFRS maintains a list of its studs and ratteries as a convenience but doesn't endorse any stud, rattery or member. My marten line began with Ch Hyjal Kiki's Delivery Service
(marten) and Rivendell Federer (agouti). Marten, silver agouti, black and agouti in top ear and potentially dumbo occur in this line. My badger line began with Beltane Essa (RDA badger), Beltane Impa (RDA blazed variegated), Halcyon Pride and Halcyon City of Blinding Lights (agoutis). I am breeding for cinnamon and RDA badgers, though various other colours and markings may crop up. I breed for well-adjusted, healthy rats with good conformation. My primary aim is to contribute towards improving pet rats nationally, so breeder homes will take priority over pet homes. As with any pet, please do plenty of research to see if rats are the right pet for you and to learn how to care for them. Care information along with other resources are available on my page and website. A homing questionnaire will need to be filled out before being added to my mailing list. Available rats will be allocated to priority homes first (those with/at risk of a lone rat), then a first-come-first-served basis. I am a zoologist with Masters degree and a background in welfare and conservation (including 1 publication in Biological Conservation in July 2022), currently working in nature recovery. In a previous role, I presented educational animal workshops and played a pivotal role in husbandry and welfare, and I've also been involved in conservation breeding programmes. In the past, I have dabbled in showing sheep, dairy cattle, dogs and horses, but rat showing is a lot more relaxed and enjoyable! I have often been described as a crazy rat lady, and it is quite honestly a label that I'm proud of! Please note that I am not a business or a pet shop (I breed as a hobby), plus animals have no respect for plans, so babies won't be available on demand! I also work full-time, have a chronic illness and choose crazy hobbies, so I may not always be available. I will always do my best to support fellow rat lovers though!
