Also I usually do not recommend rescues for first time rat owners simply because rats have SO many health issues. These rats most likely came from a petshop and therefor were not bred with their future health in mind. I would suggest looking for a breeders in your area. While rescuing a rat is great, it is difinitely NOT for everyone! I would have at least $200 dollars saved up for an emergency vet fund as rats can get spendy very fast.

And if your dad insists on not getting a rat, don't. Chose something else because if the time comes where the animal needs to go to the vet there is a chance your dad will not want to pay for vet treatment simply because it's an animal he doesn't like. The animal will just sit and suffer.

If you are set on getting a rescue I would contact Kim's Ark rescue. They can arrange for rat trains and she has SEVERAL ratties that need help and is a great person to talk to if you are thinking of adopting a rescue. Rescues need a lot of patience and dedication so I would suggest talking things over with Kim before hand. You may also want to consider getting the female/s spayed to prevent mammary tumors when they get older. It can save you hundreds of dollars in the long run.