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Josephine's Rattery - Josie's GenX home based AFRMA, NARR, FRBA registered Breeder and Educator since 2015. +rescue when we can. We work with Rat Rescuers of Florida to rehome small pets.
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Accredited Rattery and educators of pet rat ownership and care. We have an online store with EVERYTHING you need to properly care for and house your pet rats. https://smallpetstore.com

07/08/2024

Big Decision: I am not breeding anymore. I have about 20 males and 10 females to adopt out.
I will continue helping the JOSR rats out there with healthcare and boarding. I’m also continuing to source food, litter, and bottles, and will continue making hammocks and mats.
If you are interested in any of the rats available (all are from Dec 29 - Jan 9 2024 litters) please book an adoption appointment.
I plan on merging my store with the Rattery page if I can so it will be easier to order supplies. More info to come…

25/05/2024

We still have rats from Dec 28 - Jan 9
For to our website to book your appointment! We have black, blue, and frosted

Sanichip litter back in stock! The most dust free litter we’ve found! You won't find it in stores, but you’ll find it at...
19/04/2024

Sanichip litter back in stock! The most dust free litter we’ve found! You won't find it in stores, but you’ll find it at smallpetstore.com and can pick it up at Josephine's.

Baby pictures!! Just a selection… make your appointment!
10/02/2024

Baby pictures!! Just a selection… make your appointment!

18/01/2024

ANNOUNCEMENT: babies available starting Feb 3rd with litters coming of age throughout February! Please book your appointments now! Call if you need a weeknight appt.

SKINNY GENNIE!!!! Male and very sweet. Please call ASAP if you want him. (561) 510-3728
04/11/2023

SKINNY GENNIE!!!! Male and very sweet. Please call ASAP if you want him. (561) 510-3728

We have 13-14 babies!!! Blues with recessive genetic hairless!! So we raise these babies and some of them stay so we can...
07/08/2023

We have 13-14 babies!!! Blues with recessive genetic hairless!! So we raise these babies and some of them stay so we can have a hairless for adoption!! Not everyone, so we will have some blues and black available for adoption!

I have sad news… after 3 years of love, kisses, and showing so many people how amazing pet rats can be, Ambassador Bjorn...
25/06/2023

I have sad news… after 3 years of love, kisses, and showing so many people how amazing pet rats can be, Ambassador Bjorn passed peacefully curled up in Jody’s arms after cuddling with me an hour. He was preceded by his husband J.J. and survived by their adopted sons Phil Jr., Ronny, and Denny.
We love you Bjorn. Thank you for showing so many how sweet and cuddly rats can be.

Follow us on TikToc for more content.
18/06/2023

Follow us on TikToc for more content.

Check out Josie’s Rattery's video.

18/06/2023

People that have known me the past 30 years, know a version of me that doesn’t exist anymore. If you didn’t know me at 18, you don’t know me now. If you did.. I’m back baby! Let’s chat!

Personal Message from Tina “Josie”For 15 years, I silently suffered mental, emotional, and physical abuse from people wh...
13/06/2023

Personal Message from Tina “Josie”

For 15 years, I silently suffered mental, emotional, and physical abuse from people who told me they loved me. Over those years, many toxic people came into my life to take advantage of my home, my generosity, my money, and my insecurities. All the while, my self esteem was being severely eroded.

It took reconnecting with my best friend, from 30 years ago, to remind me who I was back then. I realized that I wanted to be that person again, and to do so I had to start taking back control of my life. To get back to the real me, I had to expel toxic actions and people from my life. To this day, I am still receiving backlash in Social Media because of the decision to purge those toxic people from my life, but I had to do it to save my life and be here for my kids and rats. While they post defamatory statements to jeopardize my Rattery and family, my children and I are moving forward stronger and closer.

I welcome any who have concerns to come by for a visit. I have reached a place of mental happiness and joy, which I owe to that good friend from years ago. With him by my side, I have a home of love and peace with the best man I’ve ever known, and importantly, my children love him, too.

This our story, compiled for our wedding. Note: We didn’t go into detail about darkness of our first marriages as we felt that wouldn’t be appropriate.

Hot Focus Media Presents the beautiful Story of Tina & Jody, two souls who were destined to be together no matter what.Film produced by Hot Focus Media, Dire...

05/04/2023

If you want a rabbit, adopt from these guys!

We are still getting surrender calls from last year… please don’t buy! Work with a rescue to foster / adopt instead.
05/04/2023

We are still getting surrender calls from last year… please don’t buy! Work with a rescue to foster / adopt instead.

We had this artwork commissioned a number of years ago, but feel it is important to post each and every year.

With Easter on the horizon, many people and children will see the "cute Easter bunny" and may decide to get one of their own. There is a myth that rabbits are easy, or a great starter pet - this could not be further from the truth. While we all adore our rabbits, they do not make great pets for children or anyone who expects to be able to constantly hold them. And they are certainly not low-maintenance pets. Rabbits can live 10-12 years and require a true commitment; they are not just for the Easter holiday.

If you cannot make that commitment to a pet rabbit, THAT'S OKAY - purchase a stuffed rabbit or chocolate one instead! If you've never had a rabbit before and are truly considering getting one, please reach out to whatever rescue is closest to you and foster first. And keep an eye on those rescues closest to you in the weeks and months after Easter - you'll be shocked at the number of rabbits being abandoned and dumped.

18/03/2023

Looking for temporary housing for a sugar glider. Must have prior experience as they have a specific diet. Unknown duration as another follower is looking for a place to rent with his boyfriend and several pets.
UPDATE: the Joey is with a rescue north of us that has other gliders and experience. Thank you all who helped put us in touch.

Finally did it! We’re on TikTok
08/03/2023

Finally did it! We’re on TikTok

3 BE Siamese. 4 Black Berks. 1 Ruby Siamese. 2 Silver / Frosted. Doe is Frosted (BE Siamese lineage) and Buck is BE Siam...
10/02/2023

3 BE Siamese. 4 Black Berks. 1 Ruby Siamese. 2 Silver / Frosted.
Doe is Frosted (BE Siamese lineage) and Buck is BE Siamese

08/02/2023

Hi everyone! 🌟 You can support me by sending Stars - they help us earn donations.
We’re giving this a try, so whenever you see the Stars icon, you can send me Stars!

Here we go! 10 pups! This will be interesting as there’s only 4 dark pups. what will the other 6 be?
07/02/2023

Here we go! 10 pups! This will be interesting as there’s only 4 dark pups. what will the other 6 be?

02/02/2023

WE HAVE BABIES! Our first litter of 2023! More to follow! feel free To join the waiting list! We will start emailing updates this Saturday!

Meet Blue. Blue is one of my old men. He was bruxing and happy crawling around on me and my daughter. Then Blue desired ...
06/12/2022

Meet Blue. Blue is one of my old men. He was bruxing and happy crawling around on me and my daughter. Then Blue desired to take a nap where the bed didn’t move.…
I’ve offered him a hand and he has politely declined.

These chinchillas need a new home. They were turned into a rescue that provides emergency care for wounded animals. Thes...
10/11/2022

These chinchillas need a new home. They were turned into a rescue that provides emergency care for wounded animals. These are friendly, healthy animals that need your help. Please contact us if you, or someone you know, can help.

16/05/2022

One of these hairless girls was adopted, but two and a third all pink girl remain!

19/04/2022

We have a few Genetic recessive hairless females!! This line goes back to Joules.

15/04/2022

Start booking your weekend appointments to Adopt!! Lots of babies are waiting to meet you! We have some of everything!

24/03/2022

Babies coming available in May 2022! Not all will leave… keep an open mind and let them pick you!

24/03/2022

Start booking adoption appointments! I’ll have babies available after May 5th! I’ll share videos, but 1. not all of the babies will be available, 2. don’t be set on colors or markings because 3. let them pick you!

We have babies!!!! One litter yesterday and one today! More coming. Stay tuned for pictures and timing on their availabi...
08/03/2022

We have babies!!!! One litter yesterday and one today! More coming. Stay tuned for pictures and timing on their availability. …
I’m finally breeding again!

Tanks tanks tanks! We’ve got four 10-gallon, one 20-gallon long, one 30-gallon tall, and one 20-gallon tall available! A...
14/09/2021

Tanks tanks tanks! We’ve got four 10-gallon, one 20-gallon long, one 30-gallon tall, and one 20-gallon tall available! All we ask is a donation and you can take them! No toppers, but all tanks are in good shape.

Some pictures one of our adopters sent us, we just love seeing our babies in happy homes♥️
14/09/2021

Some pictures one of our adopters sent us, we just love seeing our babies in happy homes♥️

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We are a South Florida nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public about the misunderstood companion pet rat. We also provide shelter to surrendered small pets. To date we've helped chinchillas, mice, hamsters, hedgehogs, Norway rats, gerbils, guinea pigs, bunnies, ferrets, and sugar gliders. While gerbils, hamsters, hedgehogs, mice, and companion rats stay with us, we serve as a safe way station for the others; working with specialized rescues throughout Florida.

We began this adventure in 2015 while looking on Craig’s list for a pet. There were so many people needing to rehome beloved pets, that didn’t have a safe place to surrender. We opened our hearts and home to care for these displaced pets. Every pet surrendered becomes our babies. Some stay for the remaining days and some find contentment with a new family.

Surrendering is about helping people. Adoption is about helping the pet be happy.