5 Reasons To Love Pet Rats

5. They’re adorable!

I mean, look at that face!

4. They’re clean.

Rats clean themselves more than cats do!

3. Intelligent!

Rats are very clever creatures. They can be taught to perform tricks.

2. They didn’t spread the plague

Despite what many people believe, rats were not responsible for spreading the plague. It is currently uncertain whether it was fleas or gerbils who spread the plague, but one thing’s for sure – it wasn’t rats!

1. They’re loving creatures

Rats will love you back! I’ve even known rats to be so gentle and loving that they have changed people’s opinions of them!

And in case you need another reason, scroll through this article again and look at the pictures. How can you not love those gorgeous faces!