Small or Furry Animal Adoption & Care

Small & Furry Pets

Caring for Rats and Mice

Of all the rodents in the animal kingdom, rats and mice are perhaps the most maligned. Whether it's the bubonic plague or the kibble missing from Rover's bowl, these friendly creatures are blamed for crises large and small. Yet the popularity of mice and rats as pets is on the rise, a trend that's mirrored by the number ending up in shelters. Here's how to care for the little whiskered fellows when they arrive at your facility.

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