Sam and Dean
- Top Eared
- 10 months
- Male
- Admitted August 2026
- Ref: 137761
Support and Health
Do I have any medical conditions?
Who I can live with
Can I live with dogs?
Can I live with cats?
Can I live with small pets?
Additional information
Like other small pets, they should be kept safely away from other animals in the home. As prey animals, they may feel threatened by the presence of other species such as cats and dogs.
Family and environment
What kind of family am I looking for?
Rats can make excellent pets for families and are often suited to children who can handle them calmly and confidently. They are intelligent, social animals who love human interaction and can form strong bonds with their owners. Rats thrive on routine, and love to come out of their cage to play every day.
What type of environment would suit me?
Rats are highly intelligent and active animals that need plenty of space to climb, explore and play. For a group of 3-4 rats, a suitable enclosure should measure at least 80cm wide, 50cm deep and 80cm high, with bar spacing no larger than 1cm. Providing enrichment is just as important as the cage size – rats need a stimulating environment to keep them happy and engaged. They also require opportunities for exercise and exploration daily outside of their cage.
Discover the perfect care tips for rats in our care guide: 02035-PS-Rats-small-pet-care-guide-WEB-0825-September-2025.pdf
About Sam and Dean
Meet Sam and Dean, a pair of gentle boys looking for their forever home and more entire male rat friends to share their life with.
Sam and Dean are a sweet pair of entire boys who love having lots to keep them busy. The pair really enjoy having a toilet roll in their cage to make a cosy nest to snuggle and hide in. They are often seen together when in their cage and enjoy having each other to play with. The pair enjoy having time out of the cage in free range, exploring and especially pea fishing. They love tunnels, sputnik hides and having lots of bedding and soil to dig in, searching for mealworms and other tasty treats that may be hiding in there. The pair are good at being handled and Dean in particular is more confident at coming over to people over Sam. Sam is still happy to be handled when out of the cage and enjoys being able to climb up onto shoulders.
If you are interested in rehoming Sam and Dean, please do get in touch via the website.
Things to note
Do you have a single rat who is looking for a companion? Or a group looking for new friends? As well as rehoming bonded pairs or groups, we can help to find companions for single rats too. We offer an onsite mixing service and can also provide you with ongoing support if you choose to mix at home instead. To find out more about our mixing service; Woodgreen’s small pet mixing service | Woodgreen Pets Charity
Interested in adopting a small pet?
Ready to get started? We always start with our pets’ individual needs, which is why we need to find out a bit more about you first.