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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.
Just 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.
Just 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.
Just 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

Throwaway Ponies

17990 CR 656, PO Box 149,
Farmersville, TX 75442

Richardson Humane Society

PO Box 852515,
Richardson, TX 75085

Dallas Cat Lady Adoptions

P.O. Box 181671,
Dallas, TX 75218

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 yrs
Dallas, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Oreo's adoption status with email updates.
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Oreo

Guinea Pig/Guinea Pig

Male, Adult
Irving, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Luna (Mom of Luz puppy)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Luna (Mom of Luz puppy)

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Female 1 yr 1 mo
Dallas, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Daphodile's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Daphodile

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Fort Worth, TX
We'll also keep you updated on MALLOW's adoption status with email updates.
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MALLOW

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 6 yrs
Dallas, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Tarzan's adoption status with email updates.
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Tarzan

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Baby
Farmers Branch, TX

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