For The Love of Rats Rescue
Small & Exotic Pets
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About FTLORR
We are an exotic rescue geared mainly towards pet rats, but we take in other exotic pets as well. We rescue pet rats and other exotics from abuse, neglect, hoarding, abandonment, strays and from individual/family homes that no longer want them anymore. We provide them with vet care as needed, rehabilitation, socialization and lots of love and top quality foods for their specific species. All rescues remain here and are cared for by us and by foster parents until a suitable, safe and loving home is found for them. Pet rats are a misunderstood animal and they deserve to be loved and respected in a loving family home. This is my reason for starting the rescue. I'm hear to educate about this species and other exotics as well. I want the correct information for their proper care to be known when they are adopted. There is so much false information given by pet stores and online, so I want to make sure that is corrected so that these loving pets can receive the best/proper care possible. They will and can live longer, healthier and happier lives if they receive the proper care they need. They can't survive in the wild like so many think they can either. Education is imperative for their survival.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Pet rats are a highly social, empathetic and intelligent animal and I fell in love with them a few years ago when my son wanted to adopt one from the store. I've always loved animals and have rehabilitated injured and sick animals even as a young teen. I too was under the same false perception that pet rats were evil and disease ridden animals. But as an animal lover, I wouldn't allow my son to leave the other pet rat by herself, so I got her instead. My whole view and life changed because of that decision. She taught me what a pet rat really was in the 5 yrs she was with me. She is my reason for my rescue. She passed away and it left a deep hole in my heart, but also a deep compassion to continue educating and rescuing these wonderful and special creatures.... pet rats.
Why rats?
OUR STORIES
" I adopted my hedgehog through this rescue group and am so thankful they saved him! He was in rough shape when they took him in but he has turned into the best pet! I am so grateful this rescue group is out there helping under served animals who just need love and care like they all do. Thank you so much! " - Adopter
" Our family adopted 4 beautiful ratties from these folks back in January and they have blended in to our Mischief bit by bit. The Rescue does a wonderful job of being there for animals in need, and we were so happy to find a place that has folks so caring about placing their rescue babies. Please, if you have room in your heart and home for a furbaby or a few, get in touch with them. You won't be disappointed." - Adopter
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Sonya the Miracle Rat
Meet Sonya! Sonya came to the rescue on January 10, 2016 with 2nd and 3rd degree burns. All four of her paws were sadly burnt off leaving her with stumps. Mrs. Darleen sees in her recovery as she gets stronger every day. Despite of her injuries, she still gets around and is always giving kisses! Come meet Sonya at the rescue!
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Animal of the week
Check back every week to see a new animal of the week that is ready to get adopted!
Available for Adoption
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EVENTS
Adoption Day at Petsmart in Slidell, LA - 6/11/16
Come see us at the Paws for Celebration Adoption Event
Petsmart on Town Center Parkway in Slidell, LA.
Saturday, June 11th. 11am-3pm
Facebook Auction, June 2016
Check out our Facebook for our monthly fundraising auction. Look for all kinds of items, from essential toys and tools for your pet, to fun bobbles and knick knacks for anyone.