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 ...

A pet Dumbo rat was pampered with a soapy shower massage in their home. Footage shows the one-year-old grey rodent named Nootho staying still while being sprayed with water, given a back rub, and ...

Those beady eyes. The twitchy whiskers. And that long naked tail. To you it says “vermin,” maybe, but if you live with a pet rat, that’s the look of true love. Rat owners are passionate about their ...

Dogs and cats can be too much to handle for a dorm or apartment-bound college student. So what pet works with your living space, schedule and budget? Dumbo rats!

Those are just some of the hundreds of comments about the pet rats now up for adoption at the Medina County SPCA. Here’s what the Medina County SPCA wrote in its post Monday. Earlier this month, we ...

Rats are great pets for those who want a furry friend but may not have enough space for a dog or cat. Domestic rats in particular can be friendly, calm, and can bond emotionally with their owners.

Sara Martin recently graduated from the University of South Florida with a master's degree in global sustainability and credits her pet rat Remi for helping her earn the achievement. If this rat's ...

Those beady eyes. The twitchy whiskers. And that long naked tail. To you it says "vermin," maybe, but if you live with a pet rat, that's the look of true love. Rat owners are passionate about their ...

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — Talk about an odd couple. The unusual friendship between a Dumbo rat and a cat with the feline equivalent of HIV who became best buddies during their stay at the Oak Ridge Animal ...