I hate coming home to dead rats.

[wilomn]

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?

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.