We’ve Got Rats!

Of all the animals used in research, the laboratory rat is the first that comes to mind. The rat is the face of all animal research. Laboratory rats are used in thousands of experiments each year, most all of them terminal, meaning the rat is killed at the end of the experiment. In October 2011, the Kindness Ranch expanded the types of animals at our sanctuary by becoming a home to rats who were used in research.

A researcher at a university in Colorado finalized his behavioral research and sought a home for the animals he’d worked with during the prior year. The Kindness Ranch connected with him and his school and adopted four rats. This was our first rescue of animals from this university, and we hope that it leads to helping many more animals.

We are pleased to welcome these rodent representatives of animal research and hope to rehome them swiftly. We also look forward to helping our visitors learn more about domestic rats and what wonderful companions they make.

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