Rats are great pets for those who want a furry friend but may not have enough space for a dog or cat. Domestic rats in particular can be friendly, calm, and can bond emotionally with their owners.

METAIRIE, La. (WGNO) – Say “exotic pet” and most people think of a parrot or a python. But a rat? Dr. Gregory Rich, Director of West Esplanade Veterinary Clinic and Bird Hospital, tells WGNO’s Susan ...

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 ...

Dear Pet Talk: I’m not allowed to have a cat or a dog but my parents will let me have a smaller pet, like a gerbil, hamster, or even a mouse. What do you recommend? Animal Lover Dear Animal Lover: ...

Although cats and dogs may be the most common types of pets, for many other pet owners, animal companionship doesn’t stop there. In honor of World Rat Day on April 2nd, here are the ins and outs of ...

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.

Ready to think about rats in a new way? This is Dr. Poo. He is a pet rat who likes to nap with teeny-tiny teddy bears, and he's undeniably cute while doing it. Dr. Poo is one of four rats who lives ...