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RE: Rats -- household convincing

leenybean — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:59:54 GMT

I am aware that rats thrive best in pairs, but thank you for the advice! And I do have my eye on shelters and the like. Thanks very much!

RE: Rats -- household convincing

Yukari_Angel — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:32:21 GMT

oh! and you may look to see if there is a rat rescue in your area. With a rat rescue you can look into possibly fostering a pair of rats and if your room mates still refuse such little cuties you could have helped the rescue out for a short time. However, if you do win over the household you can adopt the lil ones and be saving a couple of lil lives by providing them a second chance at a forever home.

RE: Rats -- household convincing

Yukari_Angel — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:29:29 GMT

remember that you should get two rats of the same gender. Rats are social creatures that need a same gender friend to truly thrive and live happy.

RE: Rats -- household convincing

leenybean — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:43:03 GMT

Super! I'll do all that. Thanks very much, those are excellent ideas

RE: Rats -- household convincing

ThaRatChick — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:35:52 GMT

Do lots of research! I would highly suggest ratguide.com, ratcare.org, and goosemoose.com. Save up money for the cage (about $100), start up supplies (about $100) and a vet fund (at least $100 per rat). Make sure you have a good rat vet in your area. Do lots of chores around the house without being told.

Rats -- household convincing

leenybean — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:10:33 GMT

...because I'm not allowed to have a pet and really need some outside sources to help convince the rest of my household. Rats are awesome and intelligent, and sweet, yet I simply cannot seem to be able to convince the people I live with to allow me to get one.. any ideas on convincing tactics?