So I guess I have a pet rat now.

My poor three year old still doesn't quite understand she's gone and keeps asking to pet the rat. I think he really liked her. He was so gentle, he'd ask to pet her and then very veeeeery carefully stroke her fur with one finger.

I'd like to find an actually decent rat breeder in the area to get a pet animal from, but I can't seem to find any :/

I'm sorry to hear she didn't make it. I know you did well by her.

You can probably try asking one of the rat forums to help you find a good breeder for a rat friend.