Smidge, Creek, Rye and babies

About Smidge, Creek, Rye and babies

Breed

Mixed/Unknown

Sex

Female

Age

Young

Size

Small

Location

aurora, IL

Adoption fee

40 per pair, then 15

Set and collected by Fur Angels Animal Sanctuary, not Everybarn.

From Fur Angels Animal Sanctuary

Adorable baby alert! Meet Smidge, a lovely mom rat, her two sisters Creek and Rye, and daughters Minnow, Myrtle, Noir, Newt, and Tou Tou. A kind person rescued three young female rats from a situation where they were unwanted and poorly cared for, and one arrived pregnant. Mom and sisters are believed to be 7-9 months old as of August 2026, so possible birth dates between November 2025 and January 2026. The babies were born July 25, 2026 and will be available for adoption September 5th when they are old enough to be separated from their mama. They are very busy and active with friendly personalities. Proof of a proper enclosure is required: one with solid floors and shelves to prevent foot injuries, bar spacing small enough to prevent escape or heads getting caught, good ventilation to prevent respiratory issues, and enough room to climb, explore, and provide enrichment activities like digging, burrowing, and balancing. Four cubic feet per rat is optimal. Like other animals, rats are very intelligent and need mental stimulation. They are also social creatures so they should be adopted in pairs at a minimum. Rats are heat sensitive, so cage placement is important: an area in the…

In the rescue's own words, as they published it.

How adopting Smidge, Creek, Rye and babies works

Fur Angels Animal Sanctuary decides every adoption: its application, its fee, its home check and its timing. Everybarn only shows this animal on the rescue's behalf, takes no payment and passes no messages.