If you've never had a pet rat, or known someone who has, you simply can't understand why everyone who owns one will defend them to the death. Rats are the most intelligent and companionable of all small animal pets, as well as being the most affectionate and the least tempramental.
I love rats so much, I make more of them!
Other Rattie bits:
Fun with Rats!
The Life and Times of My Rats and Me