About us
What do we do?
Little Rovers has been specialized since 2022 in the design and production of innovative, high-quality, and practical pet products for small animals through 3D printing.
You may know us as Rover Rats. In 2026 we became Little Rovers, a name that better reflects the growing family of small pets we design for.
Who are we?
Honesty comes first: "We" is actually more "I".
Little Rovers is currently run by one employee, me, Patrick Scheper as a sole proprietorship within the metropolitan area of Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Did you already notice I like the colour yellow?
How do we care?
Even though we sell plastic products, that doesn't mean we need to introduce more into the world.
Therefore, we take continuous action to reduce the impact of our (global) trade on the environment.
That's why all our packaging and filling material is paper-based and even give even our old boxes a second life!
Check out our FAQ for more details on our environmental values.
How did we start?
Little Rovers began with a simple problem and a love for small pets.
It started with my own rats and the frustrating reality of wooden platforms soaking up urine. There had to be a better way. That's when I discovered 3D printing, and after experimenting with different designs, I created my first product: a plastic platform that was durable, practical, and easy to clean.
As my rats aged, I noticed them struggling on slippery surfaces. So I added grooves for extra grip, a small detail that made a difference for older or less agile pets. That problem-solving spirit became the foundation of everything we do.
What started in 2022 as Rover Rats has grown into Little Rovers today: a home for high-quality, 3D-printed accessories designed for rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, and all kinds of small pets. The name changed, but the mission hasn't:
To provide practical, innovative products made with care for pets, people, and the planet.
Reach out!
Feel free to contact us with questions, to provide feedback, or anything else!
Our very first prototypes