I checked my pockets… And this is what I found!

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Oh, and I forgot to mention, yes, Zulie is a dumbo, and Jema is a top-ear.

They are two different ratties, sisters. Zulie is the Russian Silver, Jema is the Russian Blue Rex (all crinkly wiskers) if you all would like to see more pics, click the URL thingy, or: http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/wldkiwi274/Ratty/

I take LOTS of pics, cause they are so dang cute!!

Actually, rats do purr! They do what’s called brusking, a faint clicking, rubbing kind of a sound with their teeth that’s actually very soothing. Only done when relaxed and happy, just like a purr. Rurrrurrrurr works Rats front teeth continue to grow throughout their lives, so they do a little manual wearing down at times to keep them trim and pretty (and functional!)

Theo – this may be TMI, but if you did, it would be true (Unless you count my Birkenstocks.)

Laurie C:

Thanks, I’m doing better than the family… And when I was able to scare off the raccoon again last night BEFORE he (or she) got to the chickens I felt MUCH better

And to add to what Pam said, make sure you do lots of research! Most people don’t realise the fact that you should never keep rats on wood shavings, they’re highly sensitive to the dust and the smells on it (can’t think what they’re called!), and the cage needs to be huuuge. I do realise that the chances are you weren’t being altogether serious about getting rats. But so many people are clueless about how they should be kept, so I get a bit overkeen! :’(

Back in high school, one of my girlfriends had six pet rats. We would sometimes take them to school, tucked happily in our pockets or the hoods of our sweatshirts. lol…nothing makes a 2 hour exam pass faster than a happy little rat snuggled in your shirt.

layla42 – Just show hubby the pics here, and have him read the comments. If he’s at all an animal lover, he’ll be won over as well! Just keep in mind, if you get his approval, I’d highly recommend you get TWO rats, two boys or two girls. Ratties are highly social creatures, and *need* to be with buddies during the time you won’t be spending with them.

Good luck!

AceLightning — do you mind if I fix your comment? It’s three words too long.