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Fundraisers

Current One-Time Fundraisers

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Happy Valentine’s Day <3!
Is your EX a POS?

For a donation of any amount now until Valentine’s Day, we will write their name on a litter box and let our Foster Rats do the rest! 

Names of ex-bosses, landlords, or anyone you just dislike also accepted! E-transfer to rainbowratrefuge@gmail.com with the name in the notes! 

Let’s send our love somewhere deserving this year! Ratties in our Foster program! Some other rescues, like the Alliston & District Humane Society are offering this with   if you’d prefer a bigger plop. 

Photos will be sent as poop happens! Please share! 

​Valentine’s Rainbow Rat-fle!
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and we believe it’s all about celebrating MANY kinds of love - love for your cherished partner, friends, siblings, animal companions, and other family!
Buying a ticket is a great way to show your love for the rats in our care who are still searching that forever type of love! There’s a variety of prizes that make great gifts on Valentine’s Day!
We have 3 organizations on our waitlist and are expecting upcoming vet expenses to be $2,200+. We’re beyond thankful for the generosity of our veterinary partners who offer us rescue discounts. Still, as a small rescue, we rely on your help too.
PRIZE #1: $200+ value
  • Behaviour Consultation with Running Dogs (virtual, follow-ups downtown Toronto)
  • Small dog bed
  • Dog treat puzzle
  • Hand-braided cotton tug rope
PRIZE #2: $150+ value
  • Retro camera/shoulder bag (waterproof, durable)
  • Appleton Estate Jamaican Rum
  • Black tie essential oils candle
  • Lindt assorted chocolates
  • The Body Shop home spa package
  • Laura second buttercream fudge
PRIZE #3: $135+ value
  • Lunch, drinks, & dessert for 2 at SilverBean Cafe
  • Lomi Cordless Muscle Massager
  • Mega-sized Lindt dark chocolate bar
PRIZE #4: $100+ value
  • Foam bucket
  • New foraging toy from Bridgenorth Paulmac’s
  • 2 Phone backgrounds by Astrid
  • Knitted rat hat
  • Mischief chips
PRIZE #5: $100+ value
  • Manna insulated cooler bag
  • Wireless colour weather station
  • Laundry & linen spray set
RULES
1 ticket = $10
3 tickets = $25
8 tickets = $50

E-transfer: rainbowratrefuge@gmail.com with the note “rat raffle”
ENDS: Wednesday, February 1/2022 at 7pm
DRAW: Thursday, February 2/2022 at 7pm (via online spinwheel)
*Free pickup in Peterborough, Durham, or Northumberland. Shipping for most at winner’s expense! Winner of prize #2 must be 19+. Thank you to Astrid, Jennifer, Amber, Rose, Silver Bean Cafe, Julie Lockhart Thompson, Bridgenorth Paulmac’s, Kim, Holls, Angela, and anonymous donors for putting together these incredible gift baskets:
Thank you so much for your support! Good luck!
*Scroll down for our ongoing fundraisers!

Ongoing Fundraisers

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​Another small business! So many cool plants, plus loads of *pretty far* delivery options (even FREE locally, in Nogojiwanong/Peterborough, or with larger purchase orders and VIP membership!)
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The Wooden Rat is a small, Quebec-based business. Environmentally-conscious with all products made of biodegradable and rat safe material (100% cotton, kiln dried pine). Hammocks, swings, habitats and foraging toys! They ship worldwide. Click the photo to go to the fundraiser!

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Hungry? Get some Boston Pizza! Write Rainbow Rat Refuge on the back of your receipt. Put it in the host stand box. We get 20% of that sale - It's that simple!
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Click the photo to go to the fundraiser! We get 20% of ALL SALES made through our link. Eco-friendly products and FREE delivery across North America!

Donate

E-transfer: rainbowratrefuge@gmail.com

Paypal: @rainbowratrefuge

see our "how you can help" page for more ideas
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Contact Us

E-mail: Rainbowratrefuge@gmail.com

​Call or text: 705-808-0121

Our Small Business Supporters

Rat-tastic, regular FRIENDS!
​beaches animal hospital, dale vet, fox hollow pet boutique, pebble fleece goodies, bridgenorth paulmacs, plant goals ptbo, the wooden rat

RAT-APPROVED advocate!
mischief stitches, no furries delight, litterbuns, 4 Paws plus pets, bowmanville vet clinic, confections weky weky, all creatures great and small cobourg, ratrame, silver bean cafe, ratiincanti, ohthemischief, runningdogsto, the cell shop, ptbo, global pet foods, detezi, honeybee lane creations, jade hair salon

ARTIST COLLABORATORS
Morning (digital portrait commissions), Astrid (phone backgrounds), Keira (colouring pages), laurie (paintings for sale), marnie (paintings for sale)





  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
    • Who We Are
    • Foster Program
    • Community Rat Care Program
    • Education
  • Foster / Support Us
    • Foster Application
    • Volunteer
    • Volunteer Application
    • Donate
    • Fundraisers
    • Educate
  • ADOPT
    • Meet The Rats!
    • Adoption Application
    • Partnered Adoption Application
  • LEARNING
    • Community Resources
    • Enrichment
  • STORE
    • Mystery Boxes >
      • Brux Box
      • Boggle Box
      • Gnaw Box
    • SETUP >
      • Cages
      • Hammocks
      • Cozy Foam Buckets
      • Hand-Braided Ropes
      • Hand-Crafted Pear Perches
      • Hand-Crafted Ledges
    • ENRICHMENT >
      • Dig Box
      • Bonding Scarves
      • Hanging Forage Toy
    • FOOD / TREATS >
      • Mischief Chips
      • Pear Twig Bundle
      • Snack Bag
    • MERCH >
      • "Be Ratical" Shirt
      • "Be Ratical" Tote
    • Gift Card
    • ALL ITEMS