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Just A Rat Rescue & Sanctuary

Animal rescue in Dallas, TX

Our mission is to provide loving care to rats in need until their amazing, forever home is found. Special needs rats can be given safe sanctuary to live out the remainder of their lives in comfort & love.

JARRS provides housing, food, socialization & medical care to our fosters. We receive our rats from a variety of situations including, but not limited to:

* Owner Surrenders
* Shelter "Pulls"
* Dumped/Abandoned Strays
* Hoarding Situations

Would you like to volunteer? Fill out our Volunteer 
Application here: www.tinyurl.com/jarrsvolunteer

Contact Jenni McGary
Phone
Address
Dallas, TX 75287
Donation You may donate through PayPal to JARRS.JeMc@gmail.com
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Adoptable pets at Just A Rat Rescue & Sanctuary

This rescue doesn’t have any adoptable pets right now – check out adoptable pets nearby or start a custom pet search below.

We'll also keep you updated on Eliza's adoption status with email updates.
Adopted
Special Needs
Bonded Pair
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Eliza

Rat

Female, Young
Dallas, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Stella's adoption status with email updates.
Adopted
Bonded Pair
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Stella

Rat

Female, Young
Dallas, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Tiana & Merida's adoption status with email updates.
Adopted
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Tiana & Merida

Rat

Female, Young
Dallas, TX

Rescue FAQs

JARRS is a rescue organization for domestic, pet rats only. We operate through a network of foster homes throughout DFW.

Additional adoption info

Adoption Procedures:

1. Fill out our Adoption Application here: www.tinyurl.com/jarrsadopt

2. Once your application has been approved, an appointment will be set to meet with rats at either their foster location, or the home of the Executive Director. All rats are fostered within the DFW Metroplex.

3. Enjoy meeting your new family members! Adoption fee and agreement will be completed. It's now official!

4. For any rats adopted prior to spay/neuter:
* An appointment will be set by our Medical Liason according to adopter's and vet's availabilities.
* The cost of spay/neuter *IS* included in the adoption fee and *IS NOT* the financial responsibility of the adopter.
*It is REQUIRED BY CONTRACT to fulfill post-adoption spay/neuter.

5. Rats are generally NOT DELIVERED; you must come to pick them up. (Accommodations for out of area adoptions are considered on a case by case basis. There may be transportation opportunities available.)

Adoption fee is $50 per rat (includes spay/neuter)

Pets at shelters & rescues near Just A Rat Rescue & Sanctuary

North Texas Basset Hound Rescue, Inc.

PO Box 3229,
Grapevine, TX 76051

Abby Road Rescue Sanctuary

Hwy 205, Apt/Suite,
Lavon, TX 75166

We'll also keep you updated on Nija's adoption status with email updates.
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Nija

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Dallas, TX
We'll also keep you updated on BOSS's adoption status with email updates.
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BOSS

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs
Dallas, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Kee's adoption status with email updates.
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Kee

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
McKinney, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Pari's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Pari

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Dallas, TX
We'll also keep you updated on MIKEY's adoption status with email updates.
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MIKEY

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 yrs
Garland, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Smiley's adoption status with email updates.
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Smiley

Golden Retriever

Male, 5 yrs 11 mos
PLANO, TX

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