Adopt a HeroRAT

“APOPO trains African giant pouched rats like handsome Imeldo here (born in Tanzania, now working in Cambodia) to safely locate and help humans defuse unexploded landmines in former war zones; in 30 minutes they can scan a space a human would take 4 days to clear. Adopt a HeroRAT and you'll get monthly updates on their training, play, and lifesaving work; I've followed a few through their entire careers and triumphant retirements and they are a much-needed reminder that in some places the world is actually getting better. From time to time APOPO also sells goddamn adorable, life-size plush versions of their rats (complete with little HeroRAT harnesses), which make an excellent gift. Rats are the best!”

“My dad is impossible to shop for (he just buys himself what he wants 😝), so I always gift him a charitable donation in his name. Saving this for holiday time this year!”

“Weird place to save this but I have a friend who would appreciate this as a gift…”