Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animals

Mission: The Rat Retreat’s mission is to champion the rights of rats across the world through education, outreach, adoption, health research, and hospice. We seek to eliminate abuse and improper breeding; to assist with educated adoptions; to reduce disease leading to early death; to educate consumers and pet stores about proper handling and maintenance; and, to provide companionship and on-going care for abandoned and sick rats.

Target demographics: neglected, abandoned and unwanted domestic rats

Geographic areas served: Boise

Programs: ongoing care including veterinary treatment; spaying and neutering; fostering and adoption; education and awareness raising.