| All
rat lovers have heard the line at least once. Why in the
world would you want a rat? Why not a
hamster/gerbil/anything in the world but a rat? Maybe you
are not a rat owner yet, and are on the brink of
deciding. The Top Ten Reasons To Own A Rat
- Rats are more intelligent.
They can learn their names and do tricks.
- Rats are clean animals.
They don't have bugs unless your house does.
They can be litter trained.
They clean themselves constantly.
They are easier to bathe than a cat.
- Rats are compact.
Yep, they are pocket pets. Sometimes they prefer
to hide in your shirt, or on your neck.
- Rats don't bite.
The few times I have ever been bitten was when I
came across a biter (one out of twenty) or more
commonly when I held out a treat the wrong way.
They mistake fingers as treats if you aren't
holding it right.
- Rats don't bark.
You won't have neighbors complaining about the
rats keeping them up all night.
- Rats love attention.
They love to be held and cuddled and kissed. They
can spend hours sleeping all day and the minute
you come home are ready to play and be loved.
- Rats are good pets for kids.
They are better at allowing a child to hold them.
- Rats don't cost much.
Okay, like any pet their is a cage investment,
but the bedding and food last. Also, rats like
homemade toys like boxes just as much as store
bought ones.
- Rats love to share.
Just eat a bowl of food with a rat in your lap.
Before long you will be sharing your soup,
cereal, salad or whatever. Granted, not all human
food is safe. But that is in the diet section.
- Rats dedicate their lives to you.
You are making a 2-4 year investment of your life
to a pet who in turn is sharing their whole
little life with you. They ask only for a clean
home, good food, clean water, and a little love
in return.
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