Rat Breeders in Perth, Western Australia?

Question

Does anyone know of any rat breeders or even a rescue centre in Perth, Western Australia, where I can buy some rats from. I would prefer to get my rats from a breeder or rescue centre than a pet shop so all answers appreciated. I do know that their is a rat rescue centre in Perth called Perth rat rescue and rehab, but unfortunately their are NO rats up for adoption now or anytme soon.

Answer 1

I asked this question, just last week actually. All my pet shop ones had health issues so i decided to go to a breeder but there aren't any. The Perth Rat Rescue and Rehab centre don't have any babies available because I already contacted them plus the rats may have health issues too. In the end I couldn't bare not having a rat after my two gorgeous ones so I went to a good pet shop and bought two baby males. They seem fine, are only 7 weeks old and are quite happily settling into their new environment. Good Luck.

Answer 2

I live in WA, and I was looking for breeders. I looked EVERYWHERE (and i mean everywhere!)...I sent so many emails, asked so many people, and posted so many ads, but unfortunately there are no rat breeders in Perth (at all!) You said you didn't mind getting rats from a rescue center, but they will still come with certain health problems, like pet shop rats, so you might just want to try looking into good pet shops instead. Good luck =)

Answer 3

Thats the only rescue centre in Perth that I've heard of.

Being a rescue centre you do have to be patient with them.  In one aspect it's good when they have no rats because it means people are actually taking care of them!  

I would say be patient and hang in there if you are keen to get them from a breeder or rescue (which is better than pet stores anyway).  

Remember the rescuer or breeders feelings if you put your name down then get impatient and go buy some from a pet store instead because the moment you do they'll probably have some available.