rats as pets

Explores the fun and joy the author has in keeping rats as pets, arguing that rats are misunderstood and poorly characterized as disgusting creatures, and that actually, with rats' intelligence and personalities, they can actually make very good pets--such as her own pet rat named Iris.

Missy wants to take home the class pets, but another girl, Tiffany, has already asked their teacher so Missy and her friend Oscar need to come up with a plan to make Tiffany change her mind.

Describes the physical characteristics and behaviors of rats and presents information to consider before getting one as a pet, discussing care requirements and health issues.

Provides complete information on caring for a pet rat, includes information on selection, housing, feeding, training, handling, and keeping it healthy.

Squeak the Mouse reveals how readers should go about choosing pet rats or mice, what supplies they will need, how to make a new pet rat or mouse feel at home, and how to properly care for pet rats or mice, including feeding, exercising, and keeping cages clean.

"Alice Evelyn Davis, seventeen, has generally gotten all she wants from life but when her college of choice rejects her, problems with her best friend arise, and she faces an unexpected loss, her new-found interest in running helps get her through"--Provided by publisher.

Contains a guide to owning a pet rat, including information on choosingthe right one, as well as advice on housing, breeding, feeding and caring for it.

Discusses the selection, feeding, exercise, and health and hygiene of a pet mouse or rat.