* Nacho found his forever home with a lovely person! Yay! *

Nacho came into Hamilton Animal Services as a stray. He’s a shy but sweet boy. Nacho had a vet check-up and got a clean bill of health. He’s ready to start the search for his forever home!
Nacho will need a forever home with someone with rat experience who is prepared to deal with his occasional nippy nature, and someone who understands that he is not a rat who wants to cuddle. He will be a lovely companion for the right person with some time and patience.

Here’s a note from Nacho’s foster home:
“Nacho is a quiet, sweet little rat. He is a little shy, but is used to a big dog who sometimes pushes his cage around. He eats well and likes his seeds and crunchies as well as an assortment of fruits, vegetables, meat and pasta.”

Nacho would do best in a home with no other rats, as they seem to stress him out.

Find out if a rat is the right pet for you.

 

 

Sadly, Nacho’s situation seems to be yet another case of an owner releasing their pet into the wild, thinking the animal can survive on their own. Domestic rabbits, rats, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils and other small animals do not have the genetic traits to survive without human care. They cannot find food on their own, and because of their colouring and lack of “wild animal” instincts, they easily fall prey to predators. If for whatever reason you cannot keep your pet and are considering releasing him/her into the wild, please don’t. Their chances of survival are slim, and their life until that point may be one of constant suffering…

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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. 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!

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