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The Fruit Boys

Male · Young · 1 year

Background: Meet the Fruit Boys; Mango, Kiwi and Lime, a bonded trio of neutered male rats. The boys came to Raystede due to a change in living circumstances and are ready to look for their new home together. They have a strong bond and are often found sleeping or playing together so they must remain together, although they could be bonded in with other rats. The boys are very friendly and a bit wriggly with handling, they prefer to climb all over you! Ideal Home: The boys will require a large enclosure of at least 152cm x 90cm x 60cm with plenty of enrichment, hammocks and digging opportunities to keep themselves entertained. They are active when they choose to be so would also benefit from an additional play space outside of their enclosure. Children: Can live with older teens. Other animals: Must be kept separate from any other animals in the home. Could be bonded into another mischief of male or female rats. Additional needs: Lime can be quite nervous with handling, so a home with experience of building rats confidence around handling is essential. The boys are currently being treated for parasites - please ask the CFS team for more information on this. If you think you could offer the lovely Fruit Boys their forever home, please complete an online application form.

Size

Large

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇬🇧Ringmer

Shelter

Raystede Centre

Living with The Fruit Boys

✓Neutered
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Raystede Centre · Ringmer

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About The Fruit Boys

What life with The Fruit Boys looks like

The Fruit Boys is a large young adult animal waiting at Raystede Centre in Ringmer.

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

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

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 The Fruit Boys, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about The Fruit Boys?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Raystede Centre handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw The Fruit Boys on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt The Fruit Boys 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 Raystede Centre what paperwork and transport they require, and check the import rules of your country before you commit.
Is The Fruit Boys 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 Raystede Centre directly what is included and what The Fruit Boys still needs.
What happens if The Fruit Boys 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 Raystede Centre early rather than rehoming privately; they know The Fruit Boys 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 (EN). 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.