*Please cross post*

 

Hi All,

 

It is a bit difficult posting about rats needing homes while I am desperately trying to place as many of the Petaluma rats as possible but the Dublin shelter also needs assistance at this time.  They are inundated especially with rabbits, 7 rats and a guinea pig and they need to find homes for the rats and other animals ASAP.  They are a small shelter and are out of room.  Another House Rabbit Society member who is already full is working on the rabbit situation but the situation with an overflow of rabbits at most shelters and rescue groups is just as desperate as it is with rats unfortunately. 

 

If you are in the East bay and can take one or more of these rats listed below, please first phone the shelter (925) 803-7040 and inquire about the one(s) you are interested in to see if they are still up for adoption:

 

* 1 silver/blue young adult who is very sweet

* 1 white young adult rat who is sweet

* 1 young adult white and gray rat who I believe is fairly friendly

* 2 young hooded rats who are a little shy but should come around quickly given their young age

* 1 older hooded rat who is a nipper

* 1 aggressive/bitting hairless rat

 

Please also inquire if you are interested in rabbits as well!  For more info on the care of rabbits please see the following websites:

 

www.SaveABunny.org

 

Our home would not be complete without both rats and rabbits.  They don't get along together unfortunately but I can have a rat(s) on my shoulder and lap and still reach down to pet the bunny at my feet. 

 

Jennifer at the Dublin shelter is most knowledgeable about the rats but if she is not at the shelter when you phone, you may speak with anyone.

 

Thank you!