Rats

Should Rats Be Pets

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No because:

1. they can carry diseases
2. they are stray
3. they go in sewers and rubbish bins so they are dirty
4. need lots of care and hard work
5. bite and scratch
6. if you have a cat say bye to rats
7. people are scared of rats and have phobias of them
8. they will eat your food and get out of their cages
9. you can't find them so they will get out and hide
10. expensive
11. need to clean it lots to make sure it has no diseases
12. they are fussy
13. about the size of guinea pigs

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Yes:

1. about the size of guinea pigs
2. trained rats can get very gentle
3. cute
4. if mice are good pets why aren’t some rats?
5. fun to play with
6. bond with their owner
7. bigger than mice so you can see them clearer
8. amusing to watch (they are silly and funny)
9. low cost/ not expensive
10. vets care for rats as well
11. nocturnall so when child is at school they will sleep