Corky & Hinch

Fostered in Northampton, MA.<br/><br/>UPDATE 3/18/26:<br/><br/>Corky and Hinch are closely bonded, neutered young male rats who are enthusiastic explorers and climbers. They have both been excellent companions to our elderly rat in his last days, and they will likely do well meeting new friends, human and rat alike.<br/><br/>Corky prefers rats to people. He is nervous and has a tendency to nip if hands reach into his nest zone, and he generally refuses to be picked up. But he is excited for free-roam time, and when presented with an empty small cardboard box, enthusiastically goes into it for “box transport” when it’s time to go from the cage to the play area or vice versa. During play time, Corky prefers to do his own thing and for humans to leave him alone. He will come investigate you and will occasionally climb on shoulders and groom human hair, but he doesn’t actually want to be interacted with. On the other hand, he is very sweet with the other rats, usually seen snuggling or grooming with them, and is excited to take paper towels and make a cozy nest for his friends.<br/><br/>Hinch prefers people to rats. Whenever we walk by the cage, he’ll jump up on the bars, curious about what’s going on, and he’ll climb right onto our arms to go to the rat couch for free-roam time as soon as the door is opened. He’s easy to pick up, and very curious about humans during play time. He’s currently pretty ambivalent about getting skritches and pets and doesn’t seek them out, but we think he might become more affectionate as he settles into adulthood because he truly loves being around people. He can be a bit over-enthusiastic with other rats – he has had a tendency to start wrestling with Corky (and our old Moby), though he hasn’t hurt them. And these tendencies have lessened significantly after neutering.<br/><br/>Both boys will take treats from our hands (though Corky can get snatchy), or gently lick liquid treats from fingers (even Corky knows to lick and not bite). They are generally healthy, though Corky sometimes gets sneezing fits when anxious. And, Corky’s anxiety about being picked up aside, they’ve both become used to humans being around and are pretty easy-going. They also really enjoy fishing frozen peas and corn out of a water bowl! We think, with a bit of initial patience, they’d fit in well in most mischief situations, particularly paired with a chill older solo rat looking for company.

Fostered in Northampton, MA.

UPDATE 3/18/26:

Corky and Hinch are closely bonded, neutered young male rats who are enthusiastic explorers and climbers. They have both been excellent companions to our elderly rat in his last days, and they will likely do well meeting new friends, human and rat alike.

Corky prefers rats to people. He is nervous and has a tendency to nip if hands reach into his nest zone, and he generally refuses to be picked up. But he is excited for free-roam time, and when presented with an empty small cardboard box, enthusiastically goes into it for “box transport” when it’s time to go from the cage to the play area or vice versa. During play time, Corky prefers to do his own thing and for humans to leave him alone. He will come investigate you and will occasionally climb on shoulders and groom human hair, but he doesn’t actually want to be interacted with. On the other hand, he is very sweet with the other rats, usually seen snuggling or grooming with them, and is excited to take

Fostered in Northampton, MA.

UPDATE 3/18/26:

Corky and Hinch are closely bonded, neutered young male rats who are enthusiastic explorers and climbers. They have both been excellent companions to our elderly rat in his last days, and they will likely do well meeting new friends, human and rat alike.

Corky prefers rats to people. He is nervous and has a tendency to nip if hands reach into his nest zone, and he generally refuses to be picked up. But he is excited for free-roam time, and when presented with an empty small cardboard box, enthusiastically goes into it for “box transport” when it’s time to go from the cage to the play area or vice versa. During play time, Corky prefers to do his own thing and for humans to leave him alone. He will come investigate you and will occasionally climb on shoulders and groom human hair, but he doesn’t actually want to be interacted with. On the other hand, he is very sweet with the other rats, usually seen snuggling or grooming with them, and is excited to take paper towels and make a cozy nest for his friends.

Hinch prefers people to rats. Whenever we walk by the cage, he’ll jump up on the bars, curious about what’s going on, and he’ll climb right onto our arms to go to the rat couch for free-roam time as soon as the door is opened. He’s easy to pick up, and very curious about humans during play time. He’s currently pretty ambivalent about gett