What is it like to have a rat as a pet?

Having a pet rat is like owning the smallest, most lovable dog you will ever own in your lifetime. Some perks of being a rat owner: 1) Rats are intelligent - they easily pick up on tricks. read more

Having a pet rat is like owning the smallest, most lovable dog you will ever own in your lifetime. Some perks of being a rat owner: 1) Rats are intelligent - they easily pick up on tricks. They are able to learn their name and come when summoned. My rats even played "fetch" with treats and rat food. 2) Rats are adorable - they just are. read more

Pet Rat Facts. Average lifespan of a pet rat is two to three years. Most pet rats are actually a type of rat called a Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus). Other names for a Norway rat are common rat, brown rat, street rat, sewer rat, Hanover rat, Norwegian rat, or wharf rat. read more

Rats are in my opinion by far the best rodent pet. What sets them apart is that by nature they are incredibly social. They evolved to get along in a large mixed sex group and their social structure looks similar to ours: it's non hierarchical but rather cooperative. read more