PEI's Rat Haven

PEI's Rat Haven Adopt happy, healthy, and adorable rats from PEI's Rat Haven! We are volunteers who provide a safe haven for rats. Thank you
Stephanie Costain

My name is Stephanie Costain and I started PEI’s Rat Haven in April, 2016. Just a few short months before this I got my first rat, Templeton. He was a 1 year old Himalayan, a rejected feeder rat for a snake that no one wanted. I was new to being a rat parent and didn’t know much of anything. I was not prepared to take in a rat but I do not regret my decision in the least. I felt like I saved him f

rom a life of uncertainty. Rats are misunderstood and I didn’t realize how much of a stigma there is around them. I started this group in hopes to educate and show people that rats aren’t these diseased animals they think they are, they are small creatures with huge hearts!! I also wanted to learn more – to this day, I’m learning new and interesting things about pet rats. I began taking in “foster” rats in March, 2016 – a friend could no longer care for hers and asked if I could help her find homes for the ones that she had. I took them in, cared for them, and made sure they went to a great forever home. A week later, I got a message asking to help out with more rats from a different person … then a week later I got another message … then I decided to make the group to connect everyone and let them know I’m here to help. I started off impulsively taking in 1 rat without knowing anything to now owning a mischief of 12 of my own plus the countless fosters that have come through my doors thus far. I could not have done it without the help of my fellow foster mom and good friend, Cheryl Gillman. This journey began with just me and now I have many people supporting and helping me out!! PEI’s Rat Haven has grown into something I never thought it would become. From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank each and everyone of who has had my back, who has donated graciously to this cause, and to all of the members in the group.

I wish I had a better update for y’all as it’s been so long since we’ve been active 😞 unfortunately we are still on a lo...
04/06/2023

I wish I had a better update for y’all as it’s been so long since we’ve been active 😞 unfortunately we are still on a long term hiatus due to no access to a space (currently living in a regulated rental with a very strict pet limit). But please by all means if you have an urgent/emergency situation still reach out and we will help to the best of our ability!! Hoping to have a better update for y’all soon but in the meantime I am going to try to become more active in posting tips and tricks for proper rat and small animal care, ect.
Thank you all so much for your patience!!
We are also looking to make a list of volunteers willing to foster rats or other small animals on short notice so we may be able to get back up and running even while I do not personally have space. Please reach out via PM if you’re interested and we will go through a small interview process to ensure those interested are suitable!

07/09/2020

Become a rat foster parent!

04/04/2020

Everyone head on over to the new page! https://www.facebook.com/PEIs-Rat-Haven-Small-Animal-Rescue-104189024559229/
It still needs alot of work, but it's coming along! Our current fosters and new and easy adoption form can now be found here!

A small animals rescue run by passionate volunteers who strive to provide the best care possible for any and all small animals and rodents!

04/04/2020

We are finally getting back up and running! Space is limited but I have begun taking in fosters again :) at the moment I have three boys, who will hopefully be available for adoption in the coming weeks. For now I will continue to post here until the new page is up and running.
- Kris

04/03/2020

UPDATE POST COMING TOMORROW! We have fosters ❤️

03/21/2020

I want to apologize for the lack of activity as of the last few months! But I'm finally getting back up and running and revamping everything. I'm thinking about making a new group page to make it easier to reorganize everything. Once this happens I will put a post up with all the info for the new page! Thanks for being patient with me everyone!

10/11/2019

Just wanted to post a little update on the animals currently with us at PEIs Rat Haven!
We currently have 6 all-lifers (Annie, Pumpkin, Ragnar, Floki, Teddy, and Wallace), 5 fosters (Rattata, Raticate, Kronk, Kuzko, and Gus), and a litter of 9 babies born Oct 5 to Annie and Ragnar. To top that off we also have a bunny, a gerbil, and our 3 pet cats!
2 of our fosters are currently available for adoption, and the other three will be available in just a couple of weeks if all goes well! We are also going to start taking names for the babies in about a week or two (7 of the 9 will be available). Feel free to PM, text, or call with any questions or if you'd like to come visit our furry friends!

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTIONRattata and Raticate are available for adoption! These boys need to be house alone, but side by si...
10/07/2019

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
Rattata and Raticate are available for adoption! These boys need to be house alone, but side by side as they tend to be aggressive with eachother and other rats, but they are getting much better with people :) they like pets but are still unsure about being picked up and held. They are best suited for an experienced rat owner who has the time and patience to work with them. As per policy there will be a screening done for all potential adopters, and there is a $20 adoption fee per rat. Their cages can also be included for an extra fee. Please PM, text, or call if interested.

10/07/2019

I am slowly working on making some changes to the group, I apologize for any confusion this may cause! Anyone looking to adopt can pm me or contact me via phone as the website is no longer being used and I have to create new adoption forms.

10/07/2019

Hi everyone! I can't believe how well the CBC article is doing, I've received countless calls and messages over the last couple of days. We have quite a few fosters arriving in the coming days and we are in need of supplies! We are currently looking for donations of food, bedding such as fleece, sift fabric, ect, toys, treats, hides, and more. We can also accept donations of gift cards. Thanks in advance!

10/02/2019

Just finished up a phone interview with CBC.ca about Rat Haven! Keep an eye out for the article guys!

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