Rats are intelligent creatures and love interacting with their owners. They can become incredibly tame with regular handling ...

Jordan Bani-Younes from the Kansas Humane Society brought Invierno and Otoño by KSN News at Noon for Thursday’s Pet Project ...

When it comes to domestic rat breeds, the first thing you must know is that, technically, they aren’t breeds. All domestic ...

As is the case with any pet, before you get a pet rat, you should do your research to make sure you can care for them correctly. This complete guide to caring for rats is the perfect place to start.

A Northern Ireland animal sanctuary worker has told of his horror after finding 72 “malnourished and neglected” pet rats in “foul-smelling and disgusting” conditions.

Meanwhile, a nurse from Somerset has trained her pet rats to draw miniature paintings and 40,000 tulip bulbs have burst into colour at the Bishop's Palace. Take a look at some of the best pictures ...

Rats don’t always have the best reputations, but one named Ronin with a super sense of smell is working to change that. Ronin and his landmine-sniffing rat pack are making a name for rodents ...

Animal experts recommend the perfect pet for city dwellers - you might not like it In city homes where every inch counts, a small, clever companion is gaining attention. Meet the pet that's ...

Misunderstood: Why the Humble Rat May Be Your Best Pet Ever Rachel Toor. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, $17.99 (256p) ISBN 978-0-374-30308-2 ...

Anticoagulant rat poisons, known as SGARs, not only avoid addressing the root cause of rodent infestations, they’re also toxic to nature’s best rat predators, animal advocates say.

Vet names the best dog breed for 'killing rats' that are 'bred' for the task While it's common knowledge that a cat can help ward off rodents, did you know one particular dog breed has been bred ...