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Male · Baby · 3 months

Location: Lummen GRUMPY IS A BAGAGERAT! Description: Grumpy and his 6 (half) brothers entered the shelter on September 21. The boys come from 2 litters, but were born with the same parents. They were never handled by their previous owner, which makes them very anxious. Picking them up is accompanied by squeaking and a lot of fidgeting, staying calm in a belly pouch is not yet applicable. The boys do take mealworms and other treats, but only if my hand stays in the cage. Some brothers do come curious when you walk by the cage, but they quickly hide when the cage opens. For the (half) brothers, we are looking for a home with ideally a few other tame rats where they can learn from. It is necessary to have experience with rats and to take into account that the boys still have a long way to go. We do our utmost to provide as much information and tips as possible to the adopters of these boys and want to avoid at all costs that "baggage rats" have to return to the shelter after a period. This would be another big blow for the animal and, after all, they all deserve a stable, permanent and loving home. Give the animal time to adjust: they have just experienced a lot (moving to the shelter, veterinary visits, moving to the adopter, new friends, ...) and will need time to find their way again.

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Verblijfplaats: Lummen GRUMPY IS EEN BAGAGERATJE! Beschrijving: Grumpy en zijn 6 (half)broertjes zijn binnengekomen in de opvang op 21 september. De jongens komen uit 2 nestjes, maar zijn geboren met dezelfde papa en mama. Ze zijn bij hun vorige baasje geboren en werden nooit gehandteerd waardoor ze erg angstig zijn. Oppakken gaat gepaard met gepiep en zeer veel gefriemel, rustig in een buikzak blijven zitten is nog niet van toepassing. De jongens komen wel al meelwormpjes en ander lekkers aannemen, maar enkel als mijn hand in de kooi blijft. Enkele broertjes komen wel al nieuwsgierig kijken als je langs de kooi wandelt, al verbergen ze zich snel wanneer vervolgens de kooi open gaat. Voor de (half)broers zoeken we een thuisje met idealiter enkele andere tamme ratten waar ze een goed voorbeeld aan hebben. Het is noodzakelijk om reeds ervaring met ratten te hebben en er rekening mee te houden dat de jongens nog een lange weg af te leggen hebben. Wij doen ons uiterste best om zoveel mogelijk tips en informatie mee te geven aan de adoptanten van deze jongens en willen hoe dan ook vermijden dat "bagageratjes" na een periode terug moeten komen in de opvang. Dit zou opnieuw een hele klap zijn voor het diertje en tenslotte verdienen ze allemaal een stabiele, permanente en liefdevolle thuis. Gun het diertje tijd om zich aan te passen: ze hebben net heel wat meegemaakt (verhuis naar de opvang, dierenartsbezoeken, verhuis naar de adoptant, nieuwe vriendjes, ...) en zullen tijd nodig hebben om opnieuw hun draai te vinden. Tijdens een intro met andere ratten merkte we op dat de jongens toch al last beginnen te krijgen van hun hormonen. We hebben dus beslist om hen te laten castreren op 13/11/26. Ze mogen geadopteerd worden vanaf 27/11, mits de wonde goed genezen is.

Size
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Age
Baby · 3 months
Location
🇧🇪Belgium
Shelter
Rattenopvang Ratopia vzw
Cared for by Rattenopvang Ratopia vzw · Belgium

Listed 1 week ago

About Grumpy

What life with Grumpy looks like

Grumpy is a young animal waiting at Rattenopvang Ratopia vzw in Belgium.

Every animal has their own temperament and history. The shelter knows Grumpy far better than any listing can convey — ask about daily routine, ideal household, and what kind of adopter they're hoping for.

🇧🇪Adopting from Belgium

Paperwork, vet checks and transport rules differ by species and by country. Ask the shelter what is included and what you will need to arrange before you commit.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Grumpy, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Grumpy?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Rattenopvang Ratopia vzw handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Grumpy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Grumpy if I live in another country?
Sometimes. Whether a animal can move between countries depends on the species and the rules in both countries, and some species need permits or have restrictions. Ask Rattenopvang Ratopia vzw what paperwork and transport they require, and check the import rules of your country before you commit.
Is Grumpy already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
What a animal comes with (vet checks, vaccinations, identification, paperwork) varies by shelter and species. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask Rattenopvang Ratopia vzw directly what is included and what Grumpy still needs.
What happens if Grumpy isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Rattenopvang Ratopia vzw early rather than rehoming privately; they know Grumpy and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (NL). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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