Sadly, my last rats were pts last night, so I'm looking for a good home for their rat things. I was thinking of giving them to a rescue centre, so that in their death, other rats will benefit from a safe haven at a rescue centre. Would they be welcomed? What sort of things would they take, eg bedding, cage, igloo? How do I clean them sufficiently?

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I think a rescue would be very greatfull for your old rat stuff. I would sort through it all and maybe chuck any chewed stuff..

So sorry to hear about your rats **hugs***

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Im sure a rat rescue would be more than pleased to recieve them, what a kind thought, Im sorry your last baby has gone to the bridge.

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thanks. they were so good, never chewed a thing. the cage looks brand new and its 2 years old. and so do many of the plastic things, like sputnik and igloo, they look new too. I'm thinking not hammocks or fabric cos its difficult to wash all germs out.

Should I use washing up liquid to clean the cage and plastic items? Or disinfectant?

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I would use something like milton or a mild disinfectant

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That's a really great idea Even if the rescue can't use them they might be able to sell them on to make some funds to help the rescued rats I agree with petitepuppet, use a mild disinfectant or milton. I use milton for my mice toys when they are sick and it doesn't affect them so that might be the safest option.

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Im sorry about your babies Its a lovely idea to give their things to a rescue, like others have said a mild disinfectant is best to clean everything. I use something like milton to clean my hammies things just the budget brand xx

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If washed at a high temperature & dried in a hot tumble drier I don't see why hammocks & fabric can't be reused by rescue, every little helps

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Agreed! We sometimes get people donating blankets and towels at the vets. We have to be really careful about hygiene and infection control, but so long as they can go through the washing machine there is no risk

So sorry to hear about your ratties

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thanks guys. will chuck in the decent hammocks too.

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I OWN A CHOCOLATE ROAN COCKER SPANIEL
RIP David xx Run free at the bridge. Love you always xx 19th February 2011
RIP Jack and Mickey xx Run free at the bridge. Love you forever xx 20th June 2011