AFRMA Rat & Mouse Links - Fun & Misc. Sites

Fun & Miscellaneous Sites

Pet Sitters International - The world's leading educational organization for professional pet sitters since 1994. Includes rats and mice.
Veterinary Pet Insurance - The Nation’s #1 Pet Medical Insurance Plan. Includes mice and rats in their plans.

Artwork/Cards/Posters/Fabric/Photography:

Andy English: Wood Engraver & Illustrator - with one of a rat and mole
Ann Wood handmade - a crafter from Brooklyn NY that has a Very Nice Mice pattern to make a cute stuffed mouse
art.com - Posters and Prints. Has some cute mouse posters.
Art by Lucie Dumas on Bonanza - artist in Quebec, Canada, has cute drawings of mice. See also her web site.
Barewalls - Posters and Prints. Has mouse and rat posters.
Brandi Saxton Art - artist in Tucson, AZ, does cards and prints
Cards By Mouse - Lots of cute e-cards, including House Mouse cards.
Denise Every Art on Etsy - has cute mouse drawings.
Duman’sArkArt - has charms, sculptures, and other items from TN
Elena Faenkova artwork on Shutterstock - watercolor art by Elena Faenkova in Belarus with mice
Ellen van Deelen Photography - cards, prints, etc., of rats from Ellen van Deelen in the Netherlands.
Fabric with rats - rats on a paisley design fabric from the U.K.
Fotosearch - stock photography, illustrations, and clipart to purchase that includes rats and mice
FreeArt - Art Prints, Wall Art, Canvas Prints with several rat and mouse photos and drawings
Gerodean’s Mouse & Rat eCards - cards with mice, rats, ferrets and more from Gerodean Elleby in Sweden.
House Mouse Designs - Lots of neat mouse stuff to buy! Has a separate page for rubber stamps.
The Illustrated Rat - Artwork by Drusilla Kehl, NY; also check out her blog, Etsy site, and Zazzle page.
KMCoriginals Art by Kathy Clemente - cute rat & mouse drawings.
Lichenesque’s Shop - artwork by Lynne Gurnee that includes several rat pictures.
Lucia Stewart - artist that does mouse folk art prints and some rats, look for her work also on eBay
Mark Laita - photographer in Culver City, CA, does photos of animals including mice
Melody Lea Lamb Artwork - makes cute mouse items
Nadyart - Mouse and rat drawings by Nadya Bonten-Slenders from Heerlen, Netherlands, also on Etsy
Ratcards.com - original color-pencil illustrations by Robyn.
The Rat Fan Club Merchandise Page - afghans, snuggle scarf, postcard, bookmark, etc.
Rat Lady Art - Pins, clothing, artwork, Washi tape, stickers, notecards by Ilinca Mitchell, Greer, SC
RubberHedgehog Rat and Mouse Rubber Stamps by RubberHedgehog.com - Quality rubber art stamps.
Spoonflower - custom printed fabric with rats, mouse and mice
Stuart Dunkel Fine Art - Mice - Massachusetts artist who has dedicated his career doing realist oil paintings with humor, warmth, and beauty featuring Chuckie the mouse
Suzanne Le Good’s Cats - Artwork by Suzanne Le Good with artwork of rats, mice, cavies, and other animals.

Collectables/Gifts/Figurines/Plush/Garden/Felted:

Felted

Bo Handmade Art - handmade felted art from Bulgaria; has cute felted mice
Busy Bee Studio - cute felted mouse figurines by Helen Charlton in Durham, U.K.
The Drawing Room - artist Mairi Fraser makes felted and linen mouse figurines in Inverness, U.K.
Felteko Arts - Hand felted mouse figurines made by Neko Seabridge in Kent, U.K.
Image of the Hearts - Unique collection of handmade felted crafts in Sri Lanka; has cute felted mice
Mumsey’s Mouse House - Handmade collectible felt mice Christmas ornaments designed to be heirlooms made in the U.S.A.

Figurines & Sculptures

Art by nEVErmor - Polymer clay rats—Dime Rats and rat sculptures, as well as pen and ink and digital artwork by Eve Turner in Olympia, WA; also visit her Deviant Art site
Beatrix Potter - figurines including Hunca Munca, Mrs. Tittlemouse, Samuel Whiskers, and others. Made by Border Fine Arts.
Charming Tails now by Roman - available on the Collector’s Addition site, Amazon, or eBay - very cute figurines by Dean Griff
The Cottage Shop - has Limoges French hand-painted porcelain collectable mouse boxes, in Milford CT
D. D. Mason Sculptures - has cute mouse sculptures.
DemiurgusDreams - Fantasy and animal sculpture by Evgeny Hontor, Russia, including rats
Enesco with various Mouse collections: Christmas Mice, mice, and Tails with Heart collection. Look for them on eBay and other online stores along with past figurines such as Charming Tails collection, Mouse with Bell Ornament, Mice Nativity PPK 18pc, and Mouse Skating Glass Ornament from the Heart of Christmas Collection, Studio G fabrock Mice, and Home Grown Mice.
Environmental Creations - Bronze sculpture by artist Barry Stein in Springfield, Oregon, that includes mice
Kitty’s-Critters on the Collector’s Addition site - Cute mouse figurines
Lalique - a French company that makes a crystal mouse
Marika’s Miniatures - by Marika Diaz, a self-taught artist in Oregon that works with polymar clay to make rats and other animals
Megan Davies Original Art - Original Art by Megan Davies, England, also known as Pannya Art - makes rat magnets, key chains, sculptures, custom artwork, etc.
PantherArtCreations - Polymer clay sculptures and creations (including rats) from Anne-Marie Paradis in Quebec, Canada
Paul Jenkins Sculpture - Contemporary animal sculptures (including mice) from Stourbridge, West Midlands, United Kingdom.
Philosophyfox Crafts on Etsy - rat sculptures and jewelry by artist Lisa Marsden, Kingston Upon Hull, England
RagRats - cute rat clay figurines by Claire Hall in Leeds, England
“Rats The Way To Do It!!” - Rat figurines made by Border Fine Arts. Look for them on various sales sites.
R. John Wright Dolls, Inc - makes collectable hand-crafted mice figurines (search for “mice” or “mouse”).
Richard Cooper & Company - Bronze mice by artist Michael Simpson and by Butler & Peach.
Star Brux - artist Lise Doyle-Goss makes one-of-a-kind, hand-sculpted, customizable rat figurines along with other items in Melbourne, FL
Steve Worthington Animal Sculptures - makes realistic bronze mice
Tails with Heart by Enesco - adorable stone resin mouse figurines
Wee Forest Folk® - Miniature mice sculptures.
YesterHomeUK - in Claverley, United Kingdom. Has mouse pot hangers and mouse ornament
Zadar Miniatures by artist Randall Zadar - Foundry Bronze, Hand Painted, Collectible Miniature Figurines with mouse figurines.

Plush & Stuffed

Cindy Sowers - from South Carolina makes mohair mouse dolls in detailed outfits
The Citrine Mouse - Handmade unique rat, mouse, and cavy plushies by Naomi Palermo in Florida; also makes rat and mouse ornaments; Etsy site Morumoto Plushies
Kösen studio-haus - Lifelike creations of distinction. Makes nice stuffed rats, and other animals.
The Raggy Rat - Handmade Animal Crafts & Artwork by Catherine Owen in England; makes plush rats and other animals

Garden

Campania International Mousie stone garden statue
Carruth Studio - original sculptures made in Ohio for your garden or home including mice
Fine Garden Products - Has rat sculptures and other garden items featuring rats!
Jardinopia - Jardinopia Home And Garden Gifts from Andrea in Honiton, United Kingdom. Makes cute pot buddies hangers, plant pot feet, and plant cane toppers
Millinery Flowers mouse garden statue
Rat/Mouse Water Spigot - Brass Garden Tap Faucet Spigot on PicClick or eBay
YesterHomeUK - in Claverley, United Kingdom. Has mouse pot hangers and mouse ornament

Misc. Collectable & Gifts

Ann Wood handmade - a crafter from Brooklyn NY that has a Very Nice Mice pattern to make a cute stuffed mouse
Christmas Mouse - Gifts and Collectibles with some very cute mouse items.
L.A. Burdick - handmade Chocolate bonbon mice for wedding favors, baby party favors, Hanukkah, in general, and as samplers.
Mouse House Gifts & Collectibles
Quernus Crafts - adorable mice and other small animal ornaments, collectables, and gifts
Sandi’s Soap Scents - makes handmade soaps in the shapes of rats/mice.
Williams-Sonoma - makers of ’Twas the Night Chocolate Mice

Jewelry:

Creative Castings Custom Pin Collectibles - Wildlife pin collections containing domestic and wildlife species including mice
Fuzzbumdesigns - 3D printed animal pendants and keychains that includes rats, by Keziah Herbert, U.K.
George G. Harris Wildlife Collection - Has animal pins including mice.
The Magic Zoo - has rat, mouse, and other small animal jewelry
The Rat Fan Club Merchandise Page - jewelry, snuggle scarf, afghans, Lixit food hopper, etc.
Rat Lady Art - Pins, clothing, artwork, Washi tape, stickers, notecards by Ilinca Mitchell, Greer, SC
Rat Tracks Pendant by Puppy Paws

Cartoons/Animated:

Brambly Hedge - The official site for all friends of Brambly Hedge.
Mouse Guard - by David Petersen; books and role-playing game
The Peter Rabbit Official Web Site
The Postal Adventures of Morris Mouse - a delightful blog by Lynn Cordell-Frisby, U.K., with wonderful hand-drawn postcards to enhance the story
Redwall Abbey - The official Redwall Abbey site.

Redwall sculptures - by Julie London

Movies:

Disney.com - Go to the “Ratatouille” site.

Ratatouille Movie Review - read a movie review by an AFRMA member.

The Tale of Despereaux - Movie about a brave mouse!

General Fun Sites:

Creatures and Critters - Find, buy & sell animals, pet supplies, and services.
Pet Rodents - Has games, forum, mouse genetics, etc. for many types of small rodents.
Small Animal Channel.com - The website for small animal lovers by Fancy Publications/Critters USA magazine.

Miscellaneous Sites:

Rescues

501(c)(3)4u - promoting and assisting animal rescue and animal support groups in obtaining their IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
R.A.T.S. Suggested Policies for Pet Rats in the Shelter - written for the public animal shelters but private rat rescues can use these guidelines
HSUS Rescue Group Best Practices Guide 2021 - geared mainly towards cats and dogs, but it does mention rodents in the Enrichment section
Association of Shelter Veterinarians Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters 2010 - mentions rodents in sound control and enrichment

Pet Loss

9 Loving Ideas to Honor a Beloved Pet That Has Passed Away - on Winkgo.com
The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement - Pet bereavement counseling (APLB)
Coping With Death Of A Pet: Understanding Pet Loss Grief - from Recover-from-grief.com
Pet Grieving: How Pets Mourn the Loss of a Companion - by Gary Le Mon
Pet Memorials at Home: A Guide to Logistics and Legalities for Memorializing Your Pets - by Home Advisor

Misc.

APOPO - APOPO trains Gambian African giant pouched rats to detect explosives and diagnose disease. People can adopt a HeroRAT for a monthly fee and buy gifts to help the cause. Help the rats save lives in Cambodia.
BrandyDesigns Fancy Rat Signs from BrandyDesigns - Add a unique sign for your Rattery!
Crown Awards and Trophies - Americia’s largest awards manufacturer.
The Dapper Rat - Rat merchandise company in Australia.
Emu Tile - makes handmade ceramic tiles in Ohio including a mouse
Lick Your Rats - epigenetics; nurtured rats calmer as adults, from University of Utah Health Sciences
Pet Sitters International - The world's leading educational organization for professional pet sitters since 1994. Includes rats and mice.
RATLIFE.org - A wildlife documentary “The Laboratory Rat: A Natural History” follows the lives of domestic rats after being released into a large outdoor enclosure.
“The Rat On My Piano” - The Eclectophonics Jazz Ensemble. A music CD inspired by a rat. Read a review.
The Rat Warehouse - A British company that has a lot of rat related products.

Record Keeping/Pedigree Software:

Breeder’s Assistant - Pedigree and record keeping software for fancy rats, hamsters, and other animals.
Breed Mate - Pedigree software for dogs, cats, and other animals.
Evans Software Services - Pedigree and record keeping software for rats/mice, hamsters, and other small animals.
iBreed - Pedigree and Livestock Management System.
KinTraks - Animal Breeder Software for fancy rats and other animals.
PedFast Technologies™ - Animal pedigree software. (formerly Man’s Best Friend Software)
Pedigree Online, Thoroughbred Database - Free pedigree generator (up to 5 generations)
Zoo Easy - Breeding software for fancy rats, mice, hamsters, and many other animals.

Updated November 19, 2024