When most people think of rats, it brings up thoughts of nasty rodents scampering through a sewer or of horror movies, in ...

When most people think of animal shelters, dogs and cats come to mind. But at many shelters, including Marin Humane, there are lots of other critters looking for their forever homes. One of the more ...

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’s pet rat Charlotte hides in a bag July 5 in Dallas. Currently, Hedrick has seven rats that she got through DFW Rat Rescue. (Chitose Suzuki/The Dallas Morning News) DALLAS — Standing on ...

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.

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 ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — On Wednesday, the Providence Animal Rescue League brought us a pair of domesticated rats who are looking for a loving home. The little critters are a year old, very friendly, ...

When Abby Chronister started college six years ago, she found herself struggling with anxiety and depression. After class, she often retreated to her bed. That’s when she adopted her first two rats, ...

One of this week's finalists is a Staffordshire terrier whose stubbornness is on full display despite knowing three languages ...

Thanks to Premier Turf Gulf Coast for sponsoring our Pet of the Week segment. Premier Turf Gulf Coast is a locally owned ...