Stop the hate to pet rats! To each their own! But pet rats and wild rats are nothing alike each other. They may have the same feet and tail but have different personality and love being handled and NEVER attack or bite... they love nothing more than to be mauled by love and sit on your shoulder, love to be in adventures, I love making a maze in their cages with lots of huts, digging places,hammocks, wheels and out time. Pet rats come in many colors, sizes and breeds. I support the Rescues and ONLY reg. Breeders. I would much rather rescue pregnant mothers -the old rat. I rescue them all and they go to approved homes:) I own 38 :) and Have plenty of healthy space for them.