Pippers,
I too am in the northeast... not far up there, but in Pennsylvania. I understand funds being tight. If you are interested, I have a space for him, and would be willing to help you pay shipping to get him here. I have plenty of frozen rats too.I know you may not want to re-home him, but if that is something or a point you do get to, please feel free to send me a private message and we can discuss more. Even if it's just a couple of months until money isn't so tight anymore. Just know, if you are interested, I'm here and will help if I can.