Quote Originally Posted by AK907 View Post
Oh yeah, we have several pet rats. Few people realize how intelligent and social they are. They aren't like a hamster or even a guinea pig. They are more like a puppy and will actively seek attention, especially when allowed to run loose. Ours get a few hours every night to run loose and play and stay caged up during the day while we are at work.
Yes I would take a rat over a hamster ANY DAY!!
Mine would sleep in my lap all the time when I was little