If you would have told me 5 years ago that I would mourn the loss of a pet rat, I would have probably shuddered! Well, in the past 5 years we have had and lost Jesse, Bella, Rattie, Wat, Adore and now Charlotte. Most of our rats were rescues from Any Rat Rescue in Arizona and some of them were rescues from my daughter's friends but all of them were wonderful pets. Rattie made me laugh so hard it hurt, she would run across the room jumping high in the air with each little piece of paper I scattered for her to pick up and take back to her cage. Wat would run to the laundry room every time we took him out of his cage. Jesse chased the cats and Charlotte was a constant companion here in the computer room. Charlotte passed away this past weekend and I miss her little face peeking out of her cage. I used to be repulsed by rats but after getting to know the many we have rescued over the past few years, I can tell you they each have a special personality just as your cat or dog does. If you love animals, I would truly recommend adopting a pet rat from a local shelter. They are so smart and sweet and everyone needs a little sweetness! xoxo
