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Article: Oh, rats!(keeping rats as pets)
- Article from:
- Ranger Rick
- Article date:
- October 1, 1996
- Author:
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 1996 National Wildlife Federation. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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Christa has rats "coming out of her ears," and she loves it!
Christa Sovern's pet rats like to ride around on her shoulders (see photo below). She giggles when their tails tickle her cheeks. But when Christa sits down, the rats run to her lap and curl up. She knows it's time to put them to bed in their cozy rat house.
Rat House?
That's right. Christa treats her rats with gentle care. She's among a special group of pet owners who know a secret: Rats are fascinating, fun, and friendly. And they love to be played with (right).
Rats are cuddly, smart, and easy to care for. They take up very little space, and they never howl during thunderstorms. ...