Charity launches World’s first pet rat beauty pageant

Pet rat owners across the country are invited to enter a Ratless Rat Show in celebration of World Rat Day on 4th April.



The Ratless Rat Show is being run by CavyRescue – the UK’s first dedicated rat rescue charity – and participants stand a chance of winning some fabulous ratty goodies for their four legged furry friends.



A special prize of a luxury new rat home worth £80 (courtesy of pet accessory manufacturer Savic and leading pet store Pets At Home) will also be awarded to the Rescue Rat of the Year.



Jason Hulott, co-founder of the charity, says: “This year will be the third celebration of World Rat Day - a global celebration designed to recognise the fancy rat as a wonderful pet and companion animal for people of all ages - and we are particularly excited about the Ratless Rat Show.



“Unlike in previous years where we could only run local events, this year it will be nationwide with the Ratless Rat Show open to rat lovers across the country.



“It doesn’t matter whether your rat is a pure bred; a rescue or pet shop rat; old and a bit scruffy looking or young and glossy – every one has an equal chance of winning! We want to see your funniest, cutest, sweetest, naughtiest and grumpiest rat photographs!”



Each entry into the Show costs £1 with all monies going towards the cost and care of the rats currently at CavyRescue and all prizes have been kindly donated to the charity.



So, if you want a picture of your rat to be seen around the World as well as be in with a chance of winning some wonderful ratty goodies for them – including a new luxury pad! - then visit www.cavyrescue.co.uk for details of how to enter.

Businesses wishing to donate food or goods to help support this event, are invited to contact the rescue