A creative pet owner has shared the unusual way she stopped her domestic rat from trying to eat her food. "It all started with a regular taco night," Cherie Jones, co-founder of Tiny Toes Rat Rescue ...

Learn how to keep your home safe from mice and rats during Rodent Awareness Week. Get advice on sealing cracks, storing food, ...

When Abby Chronister started college six years ago, she found herself struggling with anxiety and depression. After class, she often retreated to her bed. That’s when she adopted her first two rats, ...

Imagine a child’s first pet — something to call their own that’s easy to talk to, play with, and be their best friend. If you thought of a dog or cat, try again: A rat is a kid’s perfect companion. A ...

At least eight people have been infected with rare Seoul virus, the CDC said. — -- Health officials are investigating an outbreak of the rare Seoul virus, among pet rats and people exposed to rat ...