Issac and the Rat Pack

I know this is sort of a weird thing to think about, but I think I've figured out why Houdini is a bit of an adventurer. Just like herds of horses, or packs of dogs, rats also have a social hierarchy. Issac is the oldest and biggest out of the boys, while Atlas is not too far behind. However, because Houdini [...]

A - Asia: Originated from Asia but spread throughout the world B - Bruxing: The name for when rats grind their teeth together when they are happy C - Companionship: Rats are extremely social animals, and get depressed when left alone for too long D - Dumbo: A variety of rat that has huge adorable ears E - Excellent: Contrary to [...]

I've always wondered why rats look kind of cross-eyed like in this picture of Atlas. Until a few days ago, I didn't know why. But I saw on a video someone had posted on Facebook about how different animals see (see video at 1:30). Apparently, rats can actually move their eyes completely independent of one another. Weird to think about, because [...]

Every now and again, I'll bring my friends into the office. Usually after lunch, if its been a slow day and we aren't too busy. Being right before Thanksgiving, work has been pretty light this week, so I decided to bring the girls in. They ride in a small pet carrier, in the front seat of my car (buckled in). And [...]

Its rat laundry day again! The cages look so empty without their hammocks, but they need to be washed. They start getting smelly about once a week, especially the boys. I usually get their hammocks off of Etsy. I would make my own, but I don't have my own sewing machine right now. I have made a few by hand, but [...]

My name is Issac, I was given my name by my original humans before I got adopted. I am the most roll polly, relaxed rat, and I think that I am a dog. I come when I am called and lick my human's hands to greet her. I love to cuddle with my human, and to get scratched on my cheek [...]

My name comes from a single dot on my back. I am super sweet, but also super shy. I only like to hang out with my human, other people scare me. My favorite past times are cuddling with my mom in our hammock and hiding in my humans shirt.  [...]