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 ...

The earliest documented evidence of domesticated rats originates from Japan and dates back to the Edo period (1603 to 1868). The tradition of keeping fancy rats may have originated in Japan, but pet ...

Chloe Hedrick poses for a photo with her pet rat Charlotte, Friday, July 5, 2024, in Dallas. Currently, Hedrick has seven rats that she got through DFW Rat Rescue. Chitose Suzuki / Staff Photographer ...