Mainely Rat Rescue (“MRR”) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded in 2007. Our mission is to rehabilitate and find homes for surrendered or abandoned domestic rats, as well as to spread awareness, provide education, and furnish support for all the animals in our care. We also work with other pocket pets such as guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, and mice.
We are a foster-based rescue, with foster homes located throughout New England and parts of New York. MRR trains fosters so they may provide food, housing, medical care, and socialization to their animals. This allows the pets to become wonderful companion animals before a permanent adoption home is found.
MRR is a no-kill rescue; hu...