NEWS

*** PLEASE NOTE ***

The web site is very out-dated -- I got engaged in Sept. 2009 and am totally wrapped up in planning our wedding this fall, so I haven't had time to update the site.

We ARE still functioning, and we have litters in the works throughout this year.  Please email for current information, if you have any questions, or if you are looking to adopt.  I will do my best to answer all emails, but if you don't hear from me within a week please email again.   :  )

 

4th April 2010

HAPPY WORLD RAT DAY!!

 

4th December 2009

CAVE Booger and FURR Lilly Anna gave birth to a bouncing litter today!!  About half guys, half girls; all should be beige in self or irish markings.

 

22nd October 2009

We celebrated the 3rd birthday of CAVE Nimh today!  Three years is a rare gem in ratties, and Nimh is still going strong. Everybody got cake!

 

5th September 2009

CAVE Cassie gave birth to a litter of 8 beautiful kits!  Annie is not the greatest mommy, so Cassie takes on her 2 babies as well. 

 

3rd September 2009

CAVE Anastasia gave birth to a small litter of 4 kits; two survive over the next few days.

 

20th August 2009

CAVE Tink gave birth; she produced 2 beautiful babies that she doted on non-stop.  We had some scares, but everything turned out great! 

 

4th February 2009

Dmnt. Dott's babies -- eight girls and one bouncing boy, are old enough to head out to new homes! 

 

24th December 2008

Dmnt. Dott gave birth to 9 gorgeous babies today!  CAVE Alex is the proud daddy.  We're hoping for some gorgeous satin and velveteen rats.

 

** Computer issues caused a lapse in our ability to update the site...** 

 

5th October 2007

Five PEW lab rat pinkies were adopted by CAVE Emily today!  Somehow these babies lost their mommy, and the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital asked me (and Emily) to raise them up. Emily's proud of her new, bigger litter too!

 

26th September 2007

CAVE Emily, my little agouti roan, gave birth to 4 fat pinkies today!

 

22nd September 2007

We traveled the six+ hours to Port Orchard this weekend for the RatsPacNW Fall Show!  All the 'kids' had fun and little CAVE Black n' Blue, from our last litter, won Best of Variety and Best of Section.  We're also started work on two co-litters with Denise and FURR Rattery in Kirkland, and I was interviewed as a rat expert for a future PBS special on Rats!

 

12th September 2007

CAVE True Blue gave birth to 12 healthy pinkies!  If you missed out on the last litter of blues, this one's for you!

WELCOME TO THE CRITTER CAVE!

 

We specialize in rare European Roan rats!

** Almost all roans in the Northwest originate from our foundation stock!  **

One of our past roan babies - too cute!

 

The Critter Cave raises high-quality award-winning rats 

that make wonderful pets and show prospects.  We specialize

in rare European roan rats (which we imported from Germany) 

and we are partnered with FURR rattery to raise the Northwest's 

highest show rated Beige family line.  We also raise quality

 blue, black, agouti and cinnamon color coats in both satin 

and velveteen types,  focusing on self and irish markings.

 

 

We regularly take in rescues from area humane societies,

local pet owners and groups throughout Eastern WA.  We

always appreciate donations of pet supplies, old towels,

cages, funds and volunteer help in this endeavour.

Our ability to accept outside rats is directly affected

by your support.

 

Rest in Peace my darlings...

in memory of our recently passed "babies" :

DMTN  Skaven

CAVE Robin

FURR Pizzaz

Mary Jane

CAVE Chatter

CAVE Nimh

CAVE Princess

 

 

 

Last updated:  April 2010
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