I can't afford to keep them - RSPCA New South Wales

Rats and mice are comparatively cheap and maintenance-free animals. They only cost a few dollars a week to maintain and there are ways to get that figure down further or find extra room in your budget.

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Recycle items

Get thrifty and build toys out of recycled items. Your rodents will also eat a range of fruit and vegetable scraps. Read about what foods they can and can`t eat on our blog!

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Look at your current expenses

Some charities offer assistance with family budgeting and this may help you identify areas of saving.

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We have a range of programs available to people experiencing hardship.

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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who continue to work and live on this land.

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Try these tips

Recycle items

Look at your current expenses

Speak to RSPCA NSW

Contact us

Stay Connected. Make a Difference.

Our promise to you

Acknowledgement of Country

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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who continue to work and live on this land.