[Leala]

Hi, just thought I'd introduce myself =).

I'm seventeen and currently reside in a small town in Newfoundland Canada. I've been researching rat care for a little over four months now and I might have the chance to get 4 handsome boys =). I mostly joined this forum to talk to other rat enthusiasts. Most of the people I mention rats to at school say either: get gerbils instead or get mice instead. :roll:
Silly people.
One girl who told me to get gerbils instead had gerbils at one point.. AND long story short one ate the other one 8O . I've also heard mice horror stories about it too.
Anyway, I think my initial fascination with rats came from Harry Potter when I was younger .
I never thought too much on it because I didn't realize how popular of a pet they were until a few months ago when a friend and I had been discussing his want for rats.
I'm really hoping to find a lot of help and support in my journey to acquire rats, as well as help when I finally get some .
Some people have already been helpful to me =). Thanks to everyone so far and everyone who may help me in the future.

p.s if I'm rambling it's because it's one thirty am my time

 

[Forensic]

Welcome! You could name your ratties after Harry Potter. :lol:

 

[trish]

welcome. you will have sooo much fun when you get your rat babies. good luck.

 

[kkdepp]

:twisted: I know what you mean...some stupid kids at my school actually laughed when thye found out I had rats....oh well...their loss.

I had my rat on m shoulder outside one day and they retarded girls(older than me) asked if the furry thing on my shoulder was a hamster or a rat!
even though i've got this long old rat tail hanging down my back....... lol

I don't really like hamsters(no offense anyone) they typically aren't very nice and always try to bite....my friend had one and that thing was vicious! :twisted: lol

Anyways....welcome to the forum...and sorry for my carrying on....

 

[Leala]

Haha thanks everyone.
Naming them after Harry Potter is actually a pretty good idea, however they're pre-owned and the owner can no longer care for them because he's moving to the united states. I'm going to keep their original names, besides I like them!
Buster, Melvin, Oscar, Ramone

Girls are silly . I can't wait to have my ratties crawling all over me XD. It's going to be quite the experience! I'm going to get easily addicted I can see that now! I'm definitely going to get a bad case of GGMR .

 

[DonnaK]

Hi Leala, welcome to the forums.

 

[Leala]

Thank you =) <3

 

[IceLore]

It's awesome that you are learning about them before getting them. Adopting them from somewhere is also great! I love hearing about new, responsible owners.

I don't know how far along you are into your research, bet here are some links that I found helpful and still go back to sometimes after 10+ years of ownership.

http://www.rmca.org/Resources/rmcafaq.htm
http://petinfopackets.com/rats/ratinfopacket.html
http://www.ratguide.com/

Yes, so, welcome to the forums!

 

[JennieLove]

Welcome!

 

[Leala]

Thank you very much! I've done quite a bit of research, but I'll DEFINITELY check out the sites you gave me =).
It makes me excited to see people so happy to help me on my way to being horribly addicted to have rats.