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Meet Melville
Animal ID 60563752 
Species Small&Furry 
Breed Rat/Rat 
Age 8 months 16 days 
Gender Male 
Size Small 
Color White 
Declawed No 
Housetrained Unknown 
Site The SPCA of Anne Arundel County 
Location Offsite-Annapolis Mall 
Intake Date 3/3/2026 
Stage Available
**Meet Melville, Melford, Melvyn & Melvie!**

These four handsome brothers are proof that love, patience, and a safe environment can make all the difference. Born in our care to their mother, Adderall, Melville, Melford, Melvyn, and Melvie never had to experience the hardships she did, and they've blossomed into curious, gentle young rats with bright futures ahead of them.

Like many rats from their family's background, these boys can still be a little cautious when meeting new people. They take time to build trust, but they have come an incredibly long way from the skittish babies they once were. Every day brings a little more confidence, and they're becoming more eager to explore the world-and the people in it.

These boys are naturally curious and enjoy investigating new toys, climbing through enrichment, and peeking out to see what their humans are up to. With patience, gentle interactions, and the occasional tasty treat, they're excited to continue building their confidence with their future families.

Because rats are highly social animals, **they must be adopted in pairs or into a home that already has friendly rats**. Whether you choose two brothers or welcome one into an existing mischief, they'll thrive with rat companionship and a loving family to help them continue growing.

Melville, Melford, Melvyn, and Melvie are looking for:

* A home with plenty of enrichment and opportunities to explore
* An adopter who understands that trust takes time
* A commitment to keeping them with other rats, either by adopting a pair or introducing them to compatible companions
* Someone excited to watch their personalities continue to blossom

If you're looking for curious, sweet young rats who are ready to discover the world alongside you, two (or four!) of these brothers may be the perfect addition to your family.