A BUNCH of mischievous rats are looking for a new home.

Seven male buck rats – Beano, Scabbers, Splinter, Shredder, Rizzo, Dobby and Weasley – are patiently waiting at Danaher Animal Shelter in Wethersfield.

Halstead Gazette: PATIENTLY WAITING: Shredder is one of seven boy rats looking for a home

They arrived at the centre in January after their previous owner was no longer able to give them the care and attention they needed.

Now, they are looking for two new homes, for a group of three and four.

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A Danaher spokesman said: “All seven boys are very confident and crave human interaction. As soon as the cage door is open they’re there waiting to come out for a cuddle and a few of them try their hardest to climb on you for a fuss.

Halstead Gazette: PATIENTLY WAITING: Splinter is one of seven boy rats looking for a home

“We are looking for two homes for our boys and are wanting them to go to their new homes as a trio and a group of four.

“These boys will make the sweetest additions to any family and promise to keep their families entertained with their cheeky and mischievous personalities."

For more information, visit danaheranimalshelter.org.uk.