Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CUMBERLAND — What many people may see as a pest, a Cumberland woman sees as an opportunity for a family pet. Jessica Bolek, the ...

The earliest documented evidence of domesticated rats originates from Japan and dates back to the Edo period (1603 to 1868). The tradition of keeping fancy rats may have originated in Japan, but pet ...

When it comes to domestic rat breeds, the first thing you must know is that, technically, they aren’t breeds. All domestic rats are closely related to the wild Brown rat and are variations rather than ...

We’ve all heard of dog and horse shows, but did you know you can also show pet rats? That’s right, these friendly, adorable rodents partake in competitions based on their appearance and personality.