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SECOND CHANCE HEROES

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We provide loving homes for rats in need and educate the public about responsible rat guardianship and care.

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LABORATORY RATS

At Second Chance Heroes, we are dedicated to working closely with laboratories to adopt out rats who have retired from their busy jobs as scientists. 

SHELTERS

Each year, we welcome around 100 rats from shelter partners across the state, and occasionally from out-of-state shelters in urgent need.

Our Work Featured in National Geographic

Second Chance Heroes Rat Adoptions is featured in a new National Geographic article on the growing movement to rehome former research animals.

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LOOKING TO ADOPT?

Saving lives, one rat at a time

Bringing new rats into your home is a big responsibility. Learn more about how to care for rats, the rats who are currently available for adoption at Second Chance Heroes, and how to adopt your new rats today!

The

Second Chance Heroes

Experience

- Ashley Rose

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The application process to adopt them was very easy and straightforward. Eva reached out to me quickly and we chatted and set everything up for me to officially adopt them!

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