I hate coming home to dead rats.

I don't like coming home to dead rats, but my reason is a little different. I hate the smell. I breed my rats for feeders, so why would I get upset if they die?

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Originally Posted by Wh00h0069

I don't like coming home to dead rats, but my reason is a little different. I hate the smell. I breed my rats for feeders, so why would I get upset if they die?

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No reason at all.

Of course if you ever made the mistake of befriending one, you wouldn't have to ask that question.

I feed hundreds a month but I still recall fondly the ones that were pets.

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Originally Posted by Dave763

Are you people serious? :O I could never get upset over a rat. Not even a little bit.
Now if my dog died...

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A pet is a pet period!! Sorry to hear for your loss :(

I know exactly what you mean. My fiancee and I have never had one die on us but she has already told me when we start our colony that I am going to have to feed them to the snakes because she won't have the heart.

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Originally Posted by wilomn

No reason at all.

Of course if you ever made the mistake of befriending one, you wouldn't have to ask that question.

I feed hundreds a month but I still recall fondly the ones that were pets.

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Agreed, We had a pet rat for a short time and when he passed away it was really hard. My girlfriend and I both took it hard.

Sorry for your loss Bruce :(

What a terrible way to end a day. I'm sorry Bruce.

We lost our favorite male rat just a couple days ago. And yes, it was a heartbreaker. He was such a sweet boy, retired, and living the life of luxury. He was a Petco adoption and already advanced age. Even if they are "just breeders", they become pets. And rats can be so very loving. Especially the big old lazy boys! Rest in peace Trevor and Wylie!

Steve

:( sorry Bruce

Sorry about your loss, thats an excellent name for a good pet though.