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Why Rats, and How to Pick a Rat

So you’re thinking about getting a pet, and you can’t decide what kind. I assume you either already have cats and/or dogs, or have ruled them out, since pocket pets are usually a “what other kind of pet can we get” consideration.

So let’s look at rats as pets. Rats are affectionate, smart, social animals who truly bond with their owners. Additionally, being in a cage, they are much easier to care for, clean up after, and leave for a vacation than a dog would be. (Cats, I’ll grant you, are pretty self-sufficient, and pretty easy. Cats can be hard on couches and rugs though!).