My Nonprofit Reviews

I adopted a HeroRat a few years ago and in 2019 was lucky enough to visit the Apopo visitors centre in Siem Riep, Cambodia. The rats have done amazing work in clearing land of mines and other unexploded ordnance allowing people to return to farms and schools without fear of injury or death. Because of their weight, they do not activate the devices so there is no danger to yhe rats. They also have been trained to sniff out TB quickly and efficiently meaning infected people can get treatment and recover where otherwise they may have become seriously ill and infected others. The rats are treated extremely well both during and after their service. They are well fed, housed and get good veterinary care and are also looked after well when they retire. Not to mention they are unbelievably cute and adorable.