Resources
Clubs and Organizations in the U.S.
The Rat Fan Club - Run by Debbie "The Rat Lady" Ducommun
RMCA (Rat & Mouse Club of America) Join the Mid-Atlantic chapter!
AFRMA (American Fancy Rat & Mouse Association)
Newsgroups, Message Boards & Forums
Mid-Atlantic Rat & Mouse Forum - Designed by yours truely...hoping to bring pet owners and breeders in the mid-atlantic area together.
Myomorpha Pet Rat & Mouse Forum - Located in the Mid-West region of the US.
alt.pets.rodents - UseNet - AOL 4.0 users can subscribe directly by going to Internet Newsgroups (expert subscribe). Otherwise check out DejaNews and search boards for alt.pets.rodents
AOL's Rats Message Board - Go to Keyword: Pet Care. Topics include: Rat Discussion & Rat Health.
Companies that make Great Rat Supplies!
Fern Cage Company - cages are durable, easy to clean, rat- safe, and they are endorsed by the RMCA!
Martin's Cages - rat cages at great prices! Also, everything you need to make your own cages!
Ware Cages - Ok cages at great prices, PETsMart carries a limited line of Ware Cages, but if you buy direct you can save over 50%! Call 1-800-295-2243 for more information.
Transoniq Wodent Wheel - this is a must see! The perfect wheel for any rat, large and safe! Endorsed by the Rat Fan Club.
Oasis - these are the only water bottles that I know I can rely on! They are tough, and cool looking. Use the address below to contact Oasis by mail.
Division of NOVALEK, INC.
2242 Davis Ct.
Hayward, CA 94545-1114
Voice - 510-782-4058
Fax - 510-784-0945
rofen@prado.com
Kaytee - good source of rat blocks. They also carry aspen bedding (won't irritate rat's respiratory system). Their website is under construction, but from what is there, it looks great.
Harlan Teklad - Makers of high quality animal foods for all pets. Also a wide variety of affordable beddings for small animals.
Distributors
PetWarehouse - Mail Order Pet Supplies! Order your FREE full-color catalog by calling (800) 443-1160, or faxing them at (800) 513-1913. Tell them you want the Small Animal Catalog
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