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 ...

Before you non-rat fans stop reading, here’s a gentle reminder that, contrary to the image of dirty street animals, ...

Rats make fantastic pets for people of all ages, including children. They’re friendly, cuddly, gentle, clean, and smart. Plus, they really enjoy interacting with people, and thrive when given daily ...

Attention all non-traditional pet lovers! A non-profit organization in Massachusetts received a boatload of pet rats in need of new homes. An individual in northeastern Massachusetts surrendered 163 ...

Elsewhere in Massachusetts, Dakin Humane Society, Lowell Humane Society, Berkshire Humane Society, and the Animal Rescue ...

Rat-lovers are used to being misunderstood. “When my husband told his ex that we got rats, she said, ‘On purpose?’ ” says Tami Kaplan of Waltham, Mass., proud owner of three of the maligned rodents.

But what if the ideal companion for your home that’s smaller than a dog, smarter than you think, and as clean as a cat? You may want to consider a pet that’s often overlooked: the humble rat. Ahead of ...