I got a ratty! Oh so cute!

I got another rat about two weeks ago...I have't had a rat in over two years! My last ratty, Galahad (I rescued him from a cruddy pet store, they were going to feed him to a snake!) passed on from old age and it took me a while to get over the loss enough to get another. That and I had to find the right one. I know it isn't too wise to get rats from pet stores but I was in a store getting food for my gecko and my fish and I saw this little black ball of fur race to the front of the cage as I walked past. She watched me go to the reptile section and watched me pass to go to the cashier. I had to take a second look. My husband *Mr Rat lol* said, "We should take her home!" I was sold! She is all black up top with little white "socks" on her legs. She has a little white patch on her chest and a white belly. Her tail is black with a pink tip. She is soft and really really really clean even for a rat. She has already picked out a potty corner in her cage. She has a four story cage and when she is on the bottom I can call her name and she'll come racing to the top to be let out! She hops on my hand when I put my hand in her cage. She is really tame. I take her out with me for at least two hours a day to hang out (mostly she rides in my shirt pocket lol). I love my ratty! Her name is Cleopatra (AKA Cleo Rattus as the hubby started calling her lol). Ok Im done rambing about my ratty. Pix soon!!

She sounds ADORABLE! I can't wait for pictures.

I would love to have a rat, especially a black and white one since there was one who stole my heart several years ago who was black and white. I am really hesitant though because of their short life span. I'm sure the love they give is well worth it though!!

Congratulations on your new ratty! I can't wait to see pictures. I have been looking at rats too, but haven't seen the right one yet.

I love her name Cleopatra or Cleo Rattus. They are both cute names. I'm glad you got her, sounds like you saved her life.

Willie:)

Congrats on the new addtion, however rats are very social and you should really get her a same sex friend. They can get bored pretty quickly even if you are home all day. They really do need ratty company, and with a cage the size as hers another rat isn't going to be too much. Please do her a favor and find her another friend. If possible locate a responsible breeder in your area, or look into rescuing one from the shelter. The pet shop should be your last resort.

Sounds like a cutie, when are you getting her a ratty companion? :)