Rat Links
Here are some links to useful rat sites that I have found. It is not an exhaustive list by any means and if anyone has a website you would like added to the list, please contact me about a link exchange.
Rat Information
Rattypaedia - A Rat Wiki promoting rats as pets, containing information on all things rat.
Fancy Rats Forum - Very active forum with advice on rat care, housing, behaviour, feeding and lots more.
Fancy Rats - Information on rat care, web resources, cage calculator, product reviews plus loads more. Home to the above forum.
Rat Guide - Care guide, Breeding Guide, Medication Guide and Health Guide. Health Guide particularly comprehensive.
Rat Health Forum - Forum dedicated to the health of the fancy rat.
Ratz - Information site from the owner of Alpha Centauri stud. Full of information on rat care, health, breeding and showing.
Shunamite Rats - Breeder Alison Campbell's website. Lots of information on rat care. Particularly good for rat dietry advice and information.
Hawthorn Rat Varieties - Thorough web site with genetics and standards for UK rat varieties.
NFRS - UK national rat society. Full details of rat varieties, show rules and dates plus advice on obtaining, caring for and breeding rats.
UK Rat Clubs
London & Southern Counties Mouse & Rat Club
Rat Breeders
Mayhem Rattery - Breeding for Chocolate, Chocolate Agouti, Chocolate American Mink and various other colours. Based in Dundee, Scotland.
Debonayr Rattery - Breeding for Siamese, Roans and related varieties. Based in Ayr, Scotland.
Ralston Rats - Breeding for pets, Rex, Topaz and Berkshire. Based in Paisley, Scotland.
Trinovantum Stud and Bog Myrtle Stud - Breeding for Silver Fawn, Ivory, Champagne & Himalayan, Variegated, Hooded, Badger, Cinnamon Pearls, Pearls and Apricot Agouti. Based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.
Rat Rescue
PAWSS - Small animals, dogs & cats looking for forever homes. Based in Aberdeen, northern Scotland.
Cavy Rescue - Small animal rescue, focusing particularly on rats. Also lots of very good rat health information.
SSPCA - Scottish National rescue society. Search for animals needing homes at your local animal welfare centre.
RSPCA - National rescue in England and Wales.
Shopping for rats & rat lovers
Acrorats - Online shop for hammocks, accessories, treats, healthcare products, cages and lots more.
The Rat Warehouse - Fantastic online shop with quick, efficient service. Selling toys, accessories, books, and many other ratty products.
Fuzzbutt Cage Comforts - Very cool, very original handmade rat hammocks. A must for the discerning ratties out there!
Rat Rations - The website for straights, base mixes, fruit, veg, nuts, herbs and many other goodies as foody treats, supplements or for those that like to mix their own food.