Can a pet rat play with my small dog?

Question
Hello,
I have a very sweet miniature poodle and about a month ago we went into a
pet store and they had some rats in a cage (as usual) Out of curiosity I let her
go over.  She sat beside the cage, wagging her tail and licking the glass.  
Same result at several different pet stores at different times. The rats were
equally interested in her.  I have been considering getting a small pet of sorts
but I would like it to be able to at least be comfortable with my dog, even
better if they could 'play' together.  This would be in the most supervised
fashion of course.

Do you know if this is even remotely sane or heard of? I would love to get a
rat, but of course my current baby comes first and there is no reason to get
one if it can never come out of the cage. Also, there is no way that I would
buy a petco rat, do you know of any breeders in the NYC area?
Thank you!
Callie

Answer
Before I go any further....go to this link and watch the short video...
tell me what you think!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuuesBhOR9g&feature=related

I think you will find an answer after seeing that video...

Meanwhile, I will get that list of breeders for you and when you come back after seeing that video we can continue this.    LOL!
TRUST ME! you will LOVE this!



Also there are just 2 breeders I can think of....more to come.

AUTUMNBRIAR RAT PACK RODENTRY

Lauren Wolfe

Location: Williston, Park/Long Island, NY

(516) 742-8551

autumnbriar@webtv.net

Rats and Mice available are rescues and show/pet bred. Rats inc dumbo,

siamese, rex, capped. Mice inc satin, curly, siamese, merl. Also have:

gerbils and hamsters. no shipping.

rescues considered resources permitted and only if animal is in good health.

memberships: RMCA and AFRMA



MAPLEWOOD RATTERY & MOUSERY

Christine

Location: Long Island

(516) 503-3434

maplewoodrattery@hotmail.com

http://www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/7989/index.html

Pet and Show bred rats and mice. Rats inc: mink, lilac, silver, powder blue,

russian blue, lavendar, coffee. Various markings, merls and Huskies.

Hairless, velours, rexes. Mice inc: tan, gold, champagne, chocolate, blue,

bew, cinnamon, banded/oreo, long hair, satin, rex and standard etc. Also

have Spiny Mice. Shipping considered. No Rescues. Memberships: Mid Atlantic

RMCA.