Olive the Rescuoodle.

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RSPCA NSW’s Illawarra Shelter will be closed to the public from Monday 17 to Friday 21 November while essential driveway works are completed. Adoptions will resume Saturday 22 November. Thank you for your understanding.

Little bit about Olive

Hi, I'm Olive, a small rodent with a dark grey coat edged by a splash of white—easy to spot as I scurry and explore. I carry a quiet kind of courage, the kind that settles into a home as if it had always belonged there. I pause to listen to the soft rustle of bedding and the tiny crinkle of a tunnel, and it feels like a lullaby. I’m not loud or boisterous; I prefer gentle routines and a space that respects my pace. If you’re patient and kind, I’ll peek from my corner and let you glimpse the spark of personality hiding inside.

Who am I? I’m a creature of observation and small discoveries—a calm, adaptable soul who doesn’t mind new things when I’m ready. I’m generally well adapted to new places, and I take my time to settle in. I appreciate a quiet, predictable rhythm, a cozy spot where I can retreat when the world grows a bit bright or loud. I love to sniff the air, test textures with my whiskers, and drift through my day with patient curiosity. Show me gentleness, give me time, and I’ll respond with steady calm and quiet trust.

Where would I thrive? In a peaceful home that respects my pace, with a caregiver who understands I need space to settle. A quiet environment helps me feel secure, and a small, safe corner where I can call my own would be perfect. I’d flourish with a gentle routine and days that aren’t rushed, giving me chances to explore at my own pace. If you’ve cared for my kind before and know what it means to earn trust slowly, I could be the thoughtful, steady companion you’ve been hoping for. Would you like to meet me and hear my tiny heart beat in person? If you’re ready to welcome a calm, curious little rodent into your life, please apply to adopt Olive and come say hello.

Olive’s ideal home environment

Best with children aged: No known child related issues

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Looking for: Adoption
Animal ID: 638141
Age: Unknown
Sex: Female
Breed: Rat - Domestic
Colour: Dark Grey, White
Size: Small
Location: Illawarra Shelter
RON: R251000223
Every animal available for adoption has been health-checked, behaviourally evaluated, and is up-to-date with vaccinations and parasite control relevant to their animal type.

Meet Olive

Breed: Rat - Domestic
Age: Unknown

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Where to meet Olive

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