Very cute mouse cookies made by Ellie Holtaway for the bake sale.

Mouse cookies made by Ellie Holtaway with almond slices for the ears, mini chocolate chips for the eyes, and red licorice string for the tails.

Lisa Jarosek the Youth Pet Rat judge with clerk Suzette Sanchez and Craig Kinzer looking on. Lisa is judging “RR07 RRR57G3 Quartzbelly” owned by Arron Johnson, bred by Kimberly Millspaugh, Ratty Rat Rattery.

Youth Most Affectionate, Best Pet Rat, Rat Race, Most Curious Rat “RR07 RRR57G3 Quartzbelly,” a Black Irish Std., owned by Arron Johnson, bred by Kimberly Millspaugh, Ratty Rat Rattery. She was also Youth Most Laid Back and Most Unusual Markings rat. This was her third time winning Best Youth Pet Rat and is the recipient of the 2014 Spottie Guy Award. CongRATulations!

Craig Kinzer the Adult Pet Rat judge with clerk Esther Kinzer looking on.

Adult Most Affectionate and Best Pet rat “DBR Victoria,” an Agouti Variegated Standard owned by Irina Zabula, bred by Lisa Jarosek, Doll Baby Rattery.

Adult Biggest rat “RR09 JRPR Quentin” a Himi MV-Hairless Dumbo owned by Irina Zabula, bred by Jozzette Hagemann, Jozzy’s Rat Pack Rattery.

Adult Most Laid Back Rat “SMW Moshe Jr.” a Black Berkshire Dumbo, owned by Irina Zabula, bred by Holly Daub, Small World Rattery.

Adult Most Unusual Markings rat “DBR Bullseye,” a Black Masked MV-Hairless Dumbo, owned and bred by Lisa Jarosek, Doll Baby Rattery.

And the winner for the Youth Rat Race is RR07 RRR57G3 Quartzbelly, owned by Arron Johnson, bred by Kimberly Millspaugh, Ratty Rat Rattery.

And the winner for the Adult Rat Race is “Dice,” owned by Ellie Holtaway.

Adult Rat Race winner “Dice,” an Agouti Blaze Berkshire Bristle Coat owned by Ellie Holtaway.

“RR07 RRR57G3 Quartzbelly,” in the Youth Curious Rat table contest. Rat owned by Arron Johnson, bred by Kimberly Millspaugh, Ratty Rat Rattery. She touched 8 of 10 items in 1 minute.

“Ace,” in the Adult Curious Rat table contest. Rat owned by Sarah Olson. He touched 4 of 10 items in 1 minute and was 3rd place.

“DBR Mya,” in the Adult Curious Rat table contest. Rat owned by Irina Zabula, bred by Lisa Jarosek, Doll Baby Rattery. She touched 9 of 10 items in 1 minute and was 2nd place.

“DBR Ilana,” in the Adult Curious Rat table contest. Rat owned by Irina Zabula, bred by Lisa Jarosek, Doll Baby Rattery. She touched 10 of 10 items in 41 seconds.

Adult Most Curious Rat “DBR Ilana,” a Black Variegated Dumbo, owned by Irina Zabula, bred by Lisa Jarosek, Doll Baby Rattery. Her third win in Most Curious Rat!

Adult Costume class “Dice and Ace” as “Ratman and Robin” by Ellie Holtaway. Ace owned by Sarah Olson.

Adult Costume class “Dice” as “Ratman” owned by Ellie Holtaway.

Adult Costume class “Dice” as “Ratman” owned by Ellie Holtaway.

Adult Costume class, “DBR Baby Chitter” as a Bride, owned and bred by Lisa Jarosek, Doll Baby Rattery. She was 2nd.

Adult Costume class, “DBR Baby Chitter” as a Bride, owned and bred by Lisa Jarosek, Doll Baby Rattery. She was 2nd.

Adult Costume class, “DBR Baby Chitter” as a Bride, owned and bred by Lisa Jarosek, Doll Baby Rattery. She was 2nd.

Best Adult Costume “Dice and Ace” as “Ratman and Robin” by Ellie Holtaway. Ace owned by Sarah Olson.

Best Adult Costume “Dice” as “Robin” owned by Ellie Holtaway.

Adult Best Drawing/Painting “Victoria and her babies,” painting on a rock, by Ellie Holtaway.

First place Powder Blue (lg. Irish MV-Bristle Coat Dumbo) “DBR Space Ghost” owned and bred by Lisa Jarosek, Doll Baby Rattery. The Powder Blues are now up to 15 shown out of the required 20 to become standardized.

First place Bristle Coat (Blue Berk. MV-Bristle Coat Dumbo) “CKCR BJ” owned and bred by Robin Brown-Tim, Charming Kritter Cottage Rattery. The Bristle Coats have had 29 shown out of the required 20 to become standardized and will be up for Standardization at the Dec. 6 meeting.

Best Unstandardized, P.E. Platinum (Self MV-Bristle Coat Dumbo) “MBLU Pearl” owned and bred by Jeannine Porter, Misty Blue Rattery. The P.E. Platinums are now up to 18 shown out of the required 20 to become standardized.

One relaxed and happy rat! Suzette Sanchez with “KK2167-B” a Black Berkshire Standard male rat 4 months old, owned and bred by Karen Robbins, Karen’s Kritters. This is a testament that temperament is genetic. He was up for sale that day (found a home with his brother with Craig & Esther Kinzer) and this was the first time anyone other than Karen had handled him.