She’s got a soft spot for vermin. A so-called extreme rodent fanatic has gone viral after bathing her 50 rat “babies” in her kitchen sink. Michele Raybon, 51, of Palmdale, California, hasn’t stopped ...

They are gentle and affectionate. They know their name, come when called and love to play. They are fastidious groomers and can learn to do tricks. They make great pets. What are they? They’re rats.

Dear Dr. Jorden: I have a great menagerie of animals as pets. I would like to get a pet rat or two, but someone told me that it was illegal to own rats. Is that true? I called the Billings Animal ...

This pet is more unique than your average cat or dog! Tom Dock of Noah’s Animal Hospital celebrated Fancy Rat and Mouse Day with us by teaching us about pocket pets and bringing in three little rats ...

When most people think of animal shelters, dogs and cats come to mind. But at many shelters, including Marin Humane, there are lots of other critters looking for their forever homes. One of the more ...

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 ...

Pet rats are smart, affectionate, and highly social animals that make rewarding companions. But before bringing one home, it’s natural to wonder: How long do pet rats live? While they don’t have the ...

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.

Is rat sibling rivalry a real thing? When watching this video at first glance, you might think competing over food is typical behavior for rats as pets. However, the truth is a bit more muddled than ...