The earliest documented evidence of domesticated rats originates from Japan and dates back to the Edo period (1603 to 1868). The tradition of keeping fancy rats may have originated in Japan, but pet ...

These have short, smooth, and glossy coats, although the males may have a coarser coat than the females. In general, they are easy to look after and have no special dietary or medical needs. You can ...

How to Build Creative Labyrinth for Rat In this video I show you how to build family friendly creative maze labyrinth for ...

A pet owner has left the internet in hysterics after sharing her unusual pet's reaction to getting petted in a clip that has gone viral on social media. The hilarious video, shared on TikTok on ...

Dogs have an amazing ability to form friendships with both people and animals. Their gentle nature perfectly complements the innocence of children and other kind-hearted creatures. This is certainly ...

They are gentle and affectionate. They know their name, come when called and love to play. They are fastidious groomers and can learn to do tricks. They make great pets. What are they? They’re rats.

MEDINA, Ohio (WOIO) - The Medina County SCPA on Sunday says they rescued over 250 pet rats. Yes, you read that correctly. The agency says it took in 255 total rats on April 11 after finding them in “a ...

BRAINERD — A small home with more than 200 pet rats in Trommald was declared a public health nuisance. “I’m sorry, did you say pet rats,” asked Crow Wing County commissioner Doug Houge. “OK, that’s a ...

Dear Pet Talk: I’m not allowed to have a cat or a dog but my parents will let me have a smaller pet, like a gerbil, hamster, or even a mouse. What do you recommend? Animal Lover Dear Animal Lover: ...

Chloe Hedrick’s pet rat Charlotte hides in a bag July 5 in Dallas. Currently, Hedrick has seven rats that she got through DFW Rat Rescue. (Chitose Suzuki/The Dallas Morning News) DALLAS — Standing on ...

A Yorkshire couple have claimed that they have "great fun" with their 28 pet rats. Kate Rattray had two pet rodents at university but her husband Kevin was not a fan until they moved in together in ...