Curious about why people are so passionate about having pet rats? In this video, we dive into the top reasons why these intelligent, social, and affectionate creatures make fantastic companions.

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Having survived centuries of bad reputation, rats are finally getting the praise they deserve. Smart, friendly and playful, rats are superb pets for people of all ages. RATS: THE GREAT UNDERRATED ...

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A homeless man in Sydney, Australia, has been reunited with his pet rat which disappeared earlier this month. Chris, 59, is a well known figure in downtown Sydney where the rat, called Lucy ...