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 ...

Furry little critters may not be loved by everyone but the tiny rats in these photographs prove they can indeed be loveable. Russian photographer Anna Tyurin, 24, has spent the last two years taking ...

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

Contrary to what you might believe, rats are actually one of the friendliest and cuddliest pets there are. I should know; I used to think they were gross until my wife convinced our family that we ...

“People are starting to warm up to rats as good pets. On social media there’s a lot of videos of them being interactive and very cute, which is changing perceptions of them.” Jem Quarry estimates she ...

This charismatic rat discovered in Peru is the only member of its genus. DISCOVERED IN 1997 during a research expedition through the Vilcabamba mountain range in south-central Peru, the Asháninka ...

Cartoon animals have been known to increase the popularity of their living counterparts as pets. Animal rights activists in Germany are attempting to head off a run on rats in the aftermath of Pixar's ...

A TEACHER who keeps seven rats as pets insists they are "good company". Marjolein Gottschal, 33, gave two rodents a home when she was 14 and her obsession started from there. The teacher, 33, lets the ...