* Lottie and Xena found their forever home together with wonderful people! Yay! *

Lottie was found as a stray and brought to Hamilton Animal Services.
She was in rough shape when she arrived. Respiratory issues, mangy fur, scabby skin, and she was having trouble eating and drinking.
We sent Lottie to Dr. Stubbs at Spencer Creek Animal Hospital where she had a check up and had her teeth trimmed. She’s feeling much better now after spending some healing time in her foster home.

After being in our care for a few months, we rescued another single rat named Xena. Because rats do better in pairs or groups, we decided to try to introduce Lottie to Xena in hopes that they could live together. After a few bonding sessions, it worked! Lottie and Xena are now friends and they’re looking for their forever home together!

Lottie and Xena need a large enclosure to live in, and they’ll need an experienced rat person to help their shyness. A home with no small children would be best for them.

Wondering if a rat is the right pet for you? Check out this article.

Wondering about how to care for rats? Check out this website.

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Ladybird recommends Critter Nation cages. They are hands down the most spacious, and best quality enclosure for small animals on the market. They come in single and double sizes, and can be modified and customized to create enrichment and provide comfort. Their design and solid manufacturing almost entirely eliminates the possibility of accidental escape. Critter Nation cages are available (or can be ordered) at most local pet supply stores.

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Can’t adopt but want to help?
Monetary donations are always needed, but if you’d like to donate something specifically for the rats in our care, donations of rat food, small pet blankets (used for cage lining), rat hammocks and fleece liners for Critter Nation cages are very much appreciated!
Donations of these items can be dropped off (and purchased) at:
– Dundas Pet Valu – 86 Main Street, Dundas, Ontario.
Or you can purchase items and have them delivered to us through our
– Amazon Wish List
– Tiny Paws Emporium (ask items to be delivered to Ladybird Animal Sanctuary)

Visit this page of our website to see all the ways to donate.