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