links to related sites
rat communities |
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Facebook group: Rat Care UK National Fancy Rat Society North of England Rat Society Midlands Rat Club Ratwise - a subscription community |
sites offering advice on rat care including breeding, each club has information about shows and other club activities, plus a forum for members |
other sources of information |
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| Pet Rat Care book | I recommend getting a copy of Zoe's book, it's got something for everyone, and will assist you in providing the best care possible for your rats |
| Identifying a responsible breeder | Zoe's article on assessing a breeder, her site also has many other useful articles |
| Isamu Rat Care | Jemma's site includes advice on all aspects of rat care |
| Isamu Rat Care Videos | this is Jemma's youtube channel if you prefer video format |
| Why to not buy from a pet shop | Estelle's article exposing conditions within the pet trade |
| The Dapper Rat | this site has loads of great ideas for entertaining your rats |
| The Rat Health Guide | this site gives some basic information on health issues, it may also be helpful for vets |
rescues/rehoming sites (as rescues often don't have time to keep their sites fully up to date, I strongly suggest phoning or emailing to find out what rats are currently in need of homes) |
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| Wood Green Animal Shelters | Godmanchester shelter often has rats |
| Mimi's Rodent Rescue | London based rescue |
| The Gate House Rat Rescue | this rescue in Northamptonshire specialises in the trickier health or behaviour cases |
| Facebook group: Rat Rescue Network UK | personal ads for rats available, also permits wanted posts |
finding another breeder |
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| list of breeders who are members of the National Fancy Rat Society | Note that breeders are not vetted or endorsed by the NFRS in any sense, please ask questions to ascertain whether any particular breeder meets you own ethics. Current breeders who have lines related to Zephyr are - Sceville, Blue Apple, Rebel, Rattie Asylum, Gallifrey. |