Rats are not popular creatures, but whilst wild rats may be considered pests, pet rats can actually make great companions.

Rats are often seen scurrying around outside but they can also make their way inside homes in the UK, causing a nuisance for homeowners. With a rat infestation able to take its toll on a home or ...

Pet rats can live up to five years if they are healthy and are taken care of properly but the average lifespan of a wild rat is quite different. The pest control company said: “Wild rats have ...

Smart, friendly and playful, rats are superb pets for people of all ages. RATS: THE GREAT UNDERRATED PET is a hilarious and informative documentary, told by the rat owners themselves. See how some ...

There are around 100,000 rats kept as pets in the UK You dirty rat; I smell a rat; like a rat deserting a sinking ship. It's clear from the English language that rats don't have the best ...

A homeless man in Sydney, Australia, has been reunited with his pet rat which disappeared earlier this month. Chris, 59, is a well known figure in downtown Sydney where the rat, called Lucy ...

“The public should be given the chance to challenge those who skirt the law and hurt our pets and wild neighbors,” said J.P. Rose, a senior attorney at the Center. “Animals experience stress, fear and ...

While wild rats are problematic pests, pet fancy rats are another story. They don't spread disease and are social, smart, and easily trainable.