Rats - Updated on the cage I'm getting.

[Miss Z]

I looked at the "Jenny" cage at pets at home it would be perfect if it was slightly less wide, It looks so much bigger than in the photo!

That is the cage I have for Tia! It's a shame if you can't have that one, it's a really good cage, only the water bottle is a little flimsy, but it is spacious enough for up to 4 rats and the tubes are a real hit.

I don't have much time to spend on PT tonight, but you can send me a pm if you have any questions and I'll be happy to help.

Quickly, about the whole one rat idea, I know how you feel, I just got Tia on her own for the same reason. As long as you can socialize with them A LOT, then it really is OK. When I'm not around, Tia simply sleeps. When I'm home, she plays with me and sits on the desk whilst I do my homework. Rats are wonderful pets and I'm sure you'll love yours

[Muddy4paws]

I dont see why you said rats arent the pet for me? I wouldn't dream of getting an animal if I couldnt afford medical care for them, I've read alot of mixed feeling about pet shops and breeders and like always breeders seem to come out on top but I'm not rushing out to get one, no way. I know of an small animal rescue and they have 50 babies! and they say they always have lots of baby rats because of people not researching and being responsible for their pets. Im in no way offended by what you posted I was just taken by you saying about them not being suitable?

Miss Z - I would love to get that jenny cage! I would need to squash it down a little bit lol its just a tiny bit too wide for my room. I'm nearly always home from 4pm onwards so she would be out of the cage from then on.

I dont want to be selfish and get one if they need to be homed in two's

[luckies4me]

The reason why I said perhaps they are not the right pet for you is because you cannot get two, or perhaps, do not want to get two. Trust me, having had rats for my whole life I have seen the heartache they go through when they are alone. Do you know how bored she will be sitting there all day until you get home? If you cannot do what is best for the animal then please consider another pet. It makes me so very sad thinking of all the rats out there who are housed alone. On the rare occasion there are some rats who need to be housed alone. Perhaps you can look into a rescue rat who has been kept singly for awhile and doesn't get along well with other rats? That may be something to look into. I am sure there are plenty of rats out there available for adoption through rescue. I know in the UK, owners and breeders really frown upon rats being kept singly. I just have the animals best interest in mind, that's all.

Please, I urge you to read this article. It gives a lot of valid reasons on why rats shouldn't be kept alone. Please read it. It would make me very happy.

http://www.nfrs.org/company.html

[Muddy4paws]

please dont feel under pressure to help me but if you can I would appriciate it, One of my main concerns in the cage. I want to get one that is more than enough space for one rat and by the looks of things I would get 2because I can see what you are saying and its selfish of me to only think of myself. Do you have MSN or AIM? I would appreciate your opinions on a few cages I've seen. If your busy dont worry Its really not something that needs to be done soon.

I'll have a word with my mum tonight and if she says no to 2 rats then I'll consider looking into a rescue or rehoming a single rat

[luckies4me]

Ya, that makes me happy! See my cute little ratty in my avatar? That's Dotty. Anywho, since I'm pregnant and have the flu I'm at home today and pretty bored. So if you need help I am here.

I have MSN. My name is Luckies4me

[Muddy4paws]

I've added you but you aren't showing up on my list? lol Im fortunefaded120

[buttercup132]

Tia is a single rat and she looks very happy.

I think if you can subsitute the love another rat would the you will do fine with one by itself.

[Argranade]

Ya, that makes me happy! See my cute little ratty in my avatar? That's Dotty. Anywho, since I'm pregnant and have the flu I'm at home today and pretty bored. So if you need help I am here.

I have MSN. My name is Luckies4me

I have always LOVED your avatar lol! I dunno why but every time I see it I think of what a cute adorable avatar it is .. so far it's one of the best I have seen it's perfectly clear and the colours are great on it lol.

My avatars always turn out blurry and dull , please do post more pics of baby rats and mice on PT cause there's not enough photos these days lol of all the PT pets! the dog and cat sections are always full.

[luckies4me]

I have always LOVED your avatar lol!

Thanks!