Australian Rat Fanciers Society
(AusRFS Victoria)
An organisation dedicated to the
welfare and promotion of pet rats.
Founded in 1996 ... for the love of rats!
AusRFS Membership
Anyone who owns, or is interested in pet rats is welcome to apply to join the AusRFS. Members receive a comprehensive Members Kit, copy of our book The Pet Rat Care Guide, regular newsletter - Rat Tales, and invitations to attend all AusRFS public displays, shows and social gatherings. Members also receive reduced rates for show entries and discounts for a variety of merchandise including Ferret Kingdom cages.
Please read the information on this page, then fill in an application and pay the appropriate membership fee.
Oreo helping his owner Bianca
fill out her membership application.
EXCLUSIONS
The AusRFS does not accept membership applications from:
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Feeder Breeders (people who breed rats as food for other animals).
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Breeders of Double Rex, Hairless, Patchwork, or Manx (tailless) varieties of rats.
(These varieties can suffer from health issues and the AusRFS considers it unethical to breed them.
Since we don’t wish to promote these varieties in any way, they cannot be brought to our public displays
or bred by members.)
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
SINGLE – Must be at least 16 years of age. (see note below re Junior Members)
COUPLE - Two people living in the same household. Either two adults or an adult and a child (one person must be at least 16 years)
FAMILY - All those living as a family at the same address (1 person must be at least 16 years).
MEMBERSHIP FEES - NEW MEMBERS
The fees listed below include a $15 one-off joining fee.
Membership runs for a calendar year 1st January - 31st December, therefore we offer a reduced fee for those joining during the year.
Joining in January-June
Membership will run until 31st December that year
Single $35
Couple $45
Family $55
Joining in July-November
Membership will run until 31st December that year
Single $25
Couple $30
Family $35
Joining in December
Membership will run until 31st December the following year
Single $35
Couple $45
Family $55
MEMBERSHIP FEES - MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
Membership runs for a calendar year 1st January - 31st December.
Annual Membership fees for subsequent years
Single $20
Couple $30
Family $40
Membership fees can be paid by cheque or by direct bank deposit into the club account:
BSB: 033060
Account No: 328949
Name: Australian Rat Fanciers Society Inc.
When payment by direct deposit please use your name as a reference to the transaction.