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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.
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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

Seagoville Texas Animal Advocates & Rescue

937 Pioneer Rd,
Mesquite, TX 75149

AlleyCat Angels of Texas

Fort Worth, TX 76103

We'll also keep you updated on Murphy 4090's adoption status with email updates.
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Murphy 4090

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Dallas, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Chicken / Waffles's adoption status with email updates.
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Chicken / Waffles

Guinea Pig

Male, Young
Lewisville, TX
We'll also keep you updated on CJESS's adoption status with email updates.
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CJESS

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Pug

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Fort Worth, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Spike / Leo's adoption status with email updates.
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Spike / Leo

Guinea Pig

Male, Young
Lewisville, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Duke's adoption status with email updates.
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Duke

Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 8 yrs 9 mos
Carrollton, TX

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