Rats are amazingly intelligent.
I've wanted some for years (since I was made to read Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH in school). Sadly my mother is somewhat neurotic and wasn't keen on having rats in the place...

I'd be inclined to get a kitten; I'm very fond of cats and have never had one of my very very own. His name would be Strider.
( Maladicta, Thu 1 Oct 2009, 21:07, 1 reply, 16 years ago)

They're as intelligent as can be expected for something that size
Which isn't very. They're nosey, pay lots of attention to whats around but don't in any way comprehend. Coming to when they're called is about all that can be managed. Oh yes, and also not stuff their face with all the food in front of them, which is better than my guinea pig managed!
(stimpy, Thu 1 Oct 2009, 21:11, Reply)

You are clearly a curator of small rodents.
Guinea pigs are lovely, too - the squeaking noise they make is just precious! Not really indoor animals, sadly - I live in a flat...

What are their names then, since they clearly know to answer to them?
( Maladicta, Thu 1 Oct 2009, 21:16, Reply)

They are called Boudica and Weirdo
Weirdo because she likes to crap on nearly everything. Boudice because she's the dominant one.
(stimpy, Thu 1 Oct 2009, 21:18, Reply)

Eeee!
Now I want to see photos! It's been a while since we had a decent fluff-thread...

Good names, too! If they were mine I'd want to make Boudica a mini-chariot with blades on its wheels, to sleep in.

Do you have a ball for them too? They're fun.
( Maladicta, Thu 1 Oct 2009, 21:23, Reply)

I'm getting a ball for them on saturday - they need more exercise.
Unlikely to get any pictures though - I just don't put pictures online.
(stimpy, Thu 1 Oct 2009, 21:27, Reply)

That's a shame.
I'm very fond of seeing other people's fluffeh, since I have none of my own. My flatmate is hairy but he does not count as a pet.

Keep the ball away from the stairs and any passing cats, and all will be well...
( Maladicta, Thu 1 Oct 2009, 21:29, Reply)