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Rat Haven Rat Haven is a small sanctuary in Virginia for rats in need of loving, enriched, permanent sheltering.
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10/07/2026

Rocky is a dedicated chewer. Even on "out time," when his brothers are romping and running all over the play tables, Rocky just wants to chew. We make sure all of the mischiefs have at least six interesting chew toys like this one to play with.

Did you know that unlike hamsters, rats don't HAVE to chew to keep their teeth at a safe length? They chew just for the fun of it!

Nothing too exciting to report today, just Miracle looking sharp!
10/04/2026

Nothing too exciting to report today, just Miracle looking sharp!

It was just a matter of time. Tristan of the Arctic mischief has discovered the tabletop stool. As you can see, he think...
09/29/2026

It was just a matter of time. Tristan of the Arctic mischief has discovered the tabletop stool. As you can see, he thinks that standing under the stool automatically makes him "cool."

Little does he know that he's cool, no matter what!

09/25/2026

We love Glen. He's perfected wheatgrass foraging with a unique head swivel, which uproots the entire blade of grass. He says it's innate. We say it's enchanting.

Grady is wondering if Fall is really here, and if his oat milk pumpkin spice latte is ready.
09/24/2026

Grady is wondering if Fall is really here, and if his oat milk pumpkin spice latte is ready.

09/23/2026

JJ and Woodrow are the last living members of the Friendship mischief. Both boys are very particular about who they let into their inner circle. But once they form a friendship, it's rock solid.

Both domestic and wild rats are loyal and loving with their families. They tend to each other when someone is sick, and they grieve family losses, just like we do.

Here, JJ and Woodrow are in a grooming session, total brothers from another mother.

Cecil and Miracle are secure enough in their buck-ness to enjoy a nice pink fleece.
09/23/2026

Cecil and Miracle are secure enough in their buck-ness to enjoy a nice pink fleece.

Last weekend we welcomed six absolute treasures. They're seven months old, brothers, and already coming out of their shy...
09/18/2026

Last weekend we welcomed six absolute treasures. They're seven months old, brothers, and already coming out of their shy shell.

As always, after observing new rats for a bit and "listening" for their names, we hear them. So say hello to Rocky, Steven, Tristan, Norman, Clarke, and King.

Welcome home, fellas!

09/15/2026

"Two rats walk into a bar..."

Best friends Flora and Wink take their vitamin-infused water VERY seriously.

Minnie, Busybit, and Mel. Always in motion. Always planning something.
09/14/2026

Minnie, Busybit, and Mel. Always in motion. Always planning something.

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8310 Bell Creek Rd.
Mechanicsville, VA
23116

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