Tell them you are working on finding him a new home, and just don't. Maybe they will get used to it after awhile. I don't know what to tell you about the rats. Maybe put them in a brown bag with your name on it. And, if they try and take your food, it's their problem. Lol.

Just take it slow trying to find him a new home. Tell them male normals are hard to get rid of....blah blah. Good luck!