Houston Rat Rescue

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News

April 28th! I am graduating from college at the end of next quarter and until then the Houston Rat Rescue is severely limited on the animals we can take in. We have a lack of foster homes and are already full with animals who can not yet be placed. This downsize is temporary.

Check below for a list of other area rescues/shelters who might be able to help you with your animal. If you can't find anyone to help or you have an animal not listed here, please contact us. We can also offer you advice on how to rehome the animal yourself.

Rats http://www.heartoftexasrats.com/Rescue.htm
Sugar Gliders: Michael (281) 690-2088
Chinchillas: http://www.chinformation.org/rescues4.html#Texas
Rabbits: http://www.bunnybuddies.org/
Guinea Pigs: http://www.theguineapigrescue.com/
Ferrets: http://www.ferretrescuehouston.org/ OR http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/tricksandtreats.html Hedgehogs: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/TX876.html
Hamsters, Gerbils, and Mice: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/TX1117.html
Reptiles, Amphibians, and Invertebrates: http://www.anapsid.org/societies/texas.html OR http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/TX876.html
Bearded Dragons: Donna C. (call for contact info)
Birds: http://www.gulfcoastexoticbirdsanctuary.com/ OR http://www.starescue.org/ OR Bird Rescue in Sugarland (email only, no website BirdRescueTx@aol.com)

Note: We are still accepting some of the weirder critters like short-tailed opossums, pygmy mice, spiny mice, chipmunks, flying squirrels, kangaroo rats, etc. Call for details.

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Who We Are

We are a private rescue for small exotic pets in the Houston area. We have been in 'business' for over 5 years and have rescued and rehomed hundreds of small animals. We fund everything out of our own pockets with NO government assistance. Donations are integral to the success of our rescue.

Our specialty is the pet rat and the wild rat, as well as a myriad of uncommon exotics. We have been invited to several Adoption events in the area and have assisted with rat rescue and transport across the state.

We are a no-kill group.

Types of animals we take, or have taken in:

Animals we do NOT take in:
  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Guinea pigs, rabbits, and chinchillas.
  • Wildlife: Any wildlife covered by state and federal law (which is almost any wild animal with the exception of wild rats, wild house mice, pigeons, and European birds or other 'pest' animals) will be referred to area Wildlife Rehabbers. We have occasionally taken in wildlife under the guidance of those with permits, but usually only on a temporary basis.
  • Reptiles: All reptiles and amphibians will be referred to Gina Disteldorf at Gina's Heart of Gold rescue.
  • Some animals may be referred to other rescuers in the area who are more prepared to meet their needs. These may include: ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits, gerbils, and birds. Call for info.

    Donations

    We are now excepting donations. We are not yet a non-profit group, so monetary donations are not tax-deductible.

    Money payments can be made directly to our vet to help cover medical costs! Call for more info!

    We need:

    Adopting a friend

    If you see an animal on our Adoptable Pet List, please call or e-mail to let us know. All adopters will be asked to sign an adoption contract and pay a nominal adoption fee. We are willing to deliver animals across the state in some circumstances. A delivery fee will be charged.

    Come Visit Us!

    Call to make an appointment: 832 228 2279
    Note: Since we run this rescue out of our home, we don't have normal "hours". Please call to make sure someone is home before coming out.
    Houston Rat Rescue
    1131 Peachford Lane

    Houston, TX 77062
    Phone: 832 228 2279

    Email: houstonratrescue@comcast.net
    Click here for a list of pets at this shelter


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