Only some of my rats have pet status. All rats that are kept as breeders are named, mostly so that I can keep track of litters, genetics, and such. There will be some breeders that will end up as feeders but others will retire and be kept as pets for the rest of their life. Take Doe for instance. She started off as a breeder that would eventually become a feeder due to the fact that I just haven't become attached to her. But she has done such a good job at being a momma rat she has gained pet status and will live out her days as a pet once she retires from breeding.