For those interested in Gambian Pouched rats and Emins

[Ratatouille]

National Pouched Rat Society | Facebook

For anyone with an interest in pouched rats, be they owners, would be owners, or people who would just like to meet up with other enthusiasts and their pouchies. You do not have to own a rat to be able to attend these get togethers, just have a genuine interest in the species and want to get to know more about them.

[Ratatouille]

There are now an increasing number of GPRs getting sold on, and this is worrying.

Please do your research before you decide that you want to be owned by one of these beautiful creatures. It is not fair on them to be passed from pillar to post.

Thank you!

[Trekky]

I'm continuously getting calls from people regards wanting help with GPR's and re-homing them.

I encourage anyone wanting to get one to do your research first any good breeder won't mind you visiting and seeing theirs first so you can see what you're taking on, see the set up required and ask questions in person.

Please help stop another one being pushed from pillar to post.

Anyone interested in getting involved in GPR rescue please PM me to find out more.

A rescue service has been set up to help people who cannot cope with their Pouched Rats and would like a forever home found for their rats.

[kennyshere]

it is terrifying! the amount of these guys i've seen for rehoming is really worrying. mine is the swetest thing in the world but you hear nightmare stories, i think part of it is people not wanting to do the research but it is NOT WORTH the heartbrake. find out. find a good breeder.

[fubarmovies]

just looked on google images cos i never seen 1 b4. They r HUGE!!

[Ratatouille]

Yes they grow up to three feet long, so not a pet to be taken on lightly without research first

They can get into all sorts of places


And can do this sort of damage in a couple of seconds:



Yet they do make EXCELLENT pets for the right owners

[leggy]

My hubby looked at the first pic and freaked I love the look of them but i could never have one. They are sweet to look atI need to meet somone near me with one so i can spend time with theres

[Ratatouille]

Originally Posted by leggy

My hubby looked at the first pic and freaked I love the look of them but i could never have one. They are sweet to look atI need to meet somone near me with one so i can spend time with theres

And you need to keep your windows closed and locked

[Ratatouille]

It is becoming quite worrying just how many of these are now coming up for sale. Please think before you start to breed:

Are your pair unrelated, do you know their background?
What is their temperament like? Can you handle them?

Do you have homes for them to go to?
Could you take them back if necessary?
Do the new owners know what they are taking on?

Do not get me wrong, these rats make fantastic pets, but you have to know what you are doing and how to treat them.

I have two pairs myself, but both my males are neutered as I would not have the room to take back unwanted babies.

We are still trying to set up some sort of rescue, as it looks like it is going to be needed in the near future.

[rebanna]

just wondering if you have a care sheet? my friends have just had a baby and im totaly in love , thanks