VRC End-of-Year Wrap Up
Happy Holidays to every mischief and their people! In honour of new years we'd like to present the Vancouver Rat Club end-of-year wrap up:
In 2023 the documentary Rat City, narrated by David Suzuki, was released. We were thrilled to assist this fabulous project by connecting directors with Stephanie of Eversong Woods Rattery BC to cast the perfect little movie stars! You can read more about the film & watch it here: https://ratcity.tv/?fbclid=IwAR2wlBLh9VdlmSbbtkbb9KCoiWmzDC3ufC9BFDLFUjrADSuIUo0otL3Q0OY
Other exciting news — The Rodenticide Free BC petition only needs 75 more signatures!! We'd love to reach this goal but we need your help! Let's keep striving towards a poison free BC in 2024 🥺🙏
Visit the petition here: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/citizens-speak-make-bc-rodenticide-free-2
Thank you again to the Blissful Banshees for inviting us to the Bazaar of the Afterlife alternative art market this October. 🎃💕 It was lovely to meet so many bright artists and community members and share everything cool there is to know about rats! Previous funds & the gracious donation from Blissful Banshees allowed us to distribute $630.00 between Vancouver Animal Services, Coquitlam Animal Services & Best Friend Rodent Rescue. We send our sincere gratitude to these organizations for helping us with large intakes in the past & wish them nothing but the best with all future endeavors. ❤
While we are pleased to report that all VRC rats for adoption have landed in permanent homes, we are sad to say that 2023 took some heavy losses, including that of our sweet King. Although his background was traumatic, he settled comfortably at home with VRC founders. King was able to interact with other rats on his terms, and receive frequent trips to the vet for health checks & pain management. He passed peacefully at home in the arms of his caretakers earlier this year and continues to be missed by all those he touched (and peed on) 💔
As rat-lovers will agree, processing the grief of goodbyes doesn't get any easier. In 2024 administration is taking a much deserved break and have come to an agreement that our efforts will go further by contributing to existing rescues and organizations — meaning that our intakes will likely remain closed for the foreseeable future. Note this doesn't mean we will cease Vancouver Rat Club operations entirely. Those who need to rehome or search for adoptable rats are encouraged to join our private group to browse what resources are available.
Our goals this coming year are to continue working with and offering support to rescues & the public. We'd also love to attend more events in the new year!
Thank you again for all of the support & to those who stopped by our table to chat & kiss a rat in October. 💕 Our shop is anticipated to reopen in Spring of 2024.
