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Male · Baby · 9 months

Gandalf, Potter, Tapiro, and Bilbo Jr. were brought to the shelter in Lummen. The owners thought they had adopted four loving brothers, but once they arrived home, they discovered that they were not as affectionate as they had hoped. There were frequent fights, resulting in injuries. Not ideal for first-time rat owners, so they decided to give them up to the shelter. Due to their dominant and aggressive behavior, it was decided to castrate the males, including Gandalf. Even after castration, the brothers continued to struggle with each other, and each introduction attempt had to be stopped after 5 minutes due to ongoing aggression. It was decided to separate the four brothers, with Gandalf moving to a new foster home with Bilbo, while Potter and Tapiro remained in Lummen. They were slowly reintroduced, which was successful. Recently, a new introduction was attempted with other male rats, but this also led to struggles. We think the boys might do well with female rats, but we advise against introducing them to male rats. The brothers have made progress in recent weeks. They take treats, show interest when we are in the cage, and often watch us from their cage. They do not enjoy being picked up, but tolerate it (with some protest). Both brothers are making small steps forward and have finally found some peace after a tumultuous adolescence.

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Verblijfplaats: Lummen Achtergrond: Gandalf kwam samen met Potter, Tapiro en Bilbo Jr. de opvang binnen. De eigenaars dachten dat ze 4 lieve broers in huis hadden gehaald maar éénmaal ze er mee thuis kwamen bleken ze naar elkaar toe helemaal niet lief te zijn en waren er grote gevechten met gewonden als gevolg. Voor startende ratteneigenaars niet ideaal dus met pijn in het hart besloten ze hen af te staan aan de opvang. Wegens hun dominant en agressief gedrag werd besloten de mannen te castreren, en zo dus ook Gandalf. Beschrijving Ook na castratie bleven de broers het moeilijk hebben met elkaar, elke introductiepoging moest na 5 minuten alweer worden stopgezet omdat ze agressief bleven naar elkaar toe. Er werd beslist de 4 broers uit elkaar te halen, Gandalf verhuisde samen met Bilbo naar een ander opvanggezin terwijl Potter en Tapiro in Lummen bleven wonen. Zij werden heel langzaam terug bij elkaar geïntroduceerd, wat al bij al goed verliep. Er werd recent nog een nieuwe introductie geprobeerd met andere mannelijke ratjes, wat opnieuw voor heel wat struggelingen zorgde. We denken dat de jongens het misschien wel goed zouden vinden met vrouwtjes, maar raden het af om hen bij mannelijke ratten te introduceren. De broers zijn de afgelopen weken wel vooruit gegaan. Ze komen snoepjes aannemen, zijn geïnteresseerd als we in de kooi bezig zijn en staan geregeld te kijken als we in de kamer staan. Opgenomen vinden ze niet fijn maar laten ze (met een beetje protest) wel toe. Beide broers gaan dus telkens wat kleine stapjes vooruit en hebben eindelijk wat rust gevonden na een turbulente puberteit.

Size
Small
Age
Baby · 9 months
Location
🇧🇪Belgium
Shelter
Rattenopvang Ratopia vzw
Living with Potter
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Rattenopvang Ratopia vzw · Belgium

Listed 2 days ago

About Potter

What life with Potter looks like

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

Every animal has their own temperament and history. The shelter knows Potter 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 Potter, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Potter?
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 Potter on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Potter 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 Potter 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 Potter still needs.
What happens if Potter 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 Potter 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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