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 ...

When most people think of rats, it brings up thoughts of nasty rodents scampering through a sewer or of horror movies, in ...

Having survived centuries of bad reputation, rats are finally getting the praise they deserve. Smart, friendly and playful, rats are superb pets for people of all ages. RATS: THE GREAT UNDERRATED PET ...

Snacks for Snakes As a responsible reptile owner, you’re always on the lookout for the best snacks for your snake. They can’t ...

Jeannie Lockwood lives in Spuyten Duyvil, and for over a decade, she's been owning and fostering rats. She says rats are smart, fun and great for apartment living. She calls them the perfect pets.

When most people think about getting a pet, the common options are dogs, cats, birds etc. But have you ever considered rats? Before you conclude and say, ‘God forbid’, you should know that having a ...

More than 250 pet rats were rescued from an Ohio home last week. On April 11, the Medina County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals rescued 255 pet rats from a “neglectful situation,” ...

Rats are incredibly intelligent animals, so it’s no wonder they’ve become popular pets. But unlike the rodent that likes to rummage through the garbage, pet rats are prettier and much cleaner! This is ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSA) recently coordinated a substantial rescue effort involving 158 baby rats discovered behind a Marana grocery store. The rescue ...