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If you're new to pet rats and want to know where to get started, this page contains a short list of useful links as well as some information. |






Rescue/Shelter Searches: AFRMA - Recycled Rodents Kim's Ark Rat Rescue Petfinder Rat Shelters and Rescue RMCA Rescues The Rat Rehoming Register |

Message Boards: Rat Fan Club Forum RatPalace.com Rats!Rats!Rats! Ratz R Us RMCA forums Rodentfancy forums |

Cages: I think most rat owners are aware of and quite satisfied with Martin's Cages. They come in fairly large sizes and are very inexpensive. Martin's Cages Inc. - The source for all your pet cage needs If I was a bit more of a handywoman, I love the idea of designing your own cage to meet your rat's demands. Here are some links to other people's designs to help you get started in building your own: The Grotto How To Build A Huge Cage For 50 Bucks The New Rattie Home How To Build A Rat Mansion Building Rattie Cages To find out how many rats can comfortably live in certain sized cages: A Program |

Basic Rat Care: Before getting any new pet, you should read up on as much information as you can find. The internet holds a wealth of information: Your First Rats Pet Rat Information Sheet RMCA Rat FAQ Fancy Rat FAQ The Rat Fan Club Caring For Your Rats Rat Care and Health The AFRMA Rat and Mouse Information Pages Caring For Kuddles Rat Facts |

Nutrition: Ratz R Us Rat Nutrition Diet of Fancy Rats Can I Make My Own Rat/Mouse Diet? Fat Rat Central: Proper Diet for Rats Diet and Yummies |

Homemade Rat Diets: Suebee's World: Rat Diet Recipe Rat Health Food Rat Chow Rat Diet |

Homemade Treats: Yummy For Rats RMCA: Rattie Recipes |
