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Yes it is! Sketch was one of my first two rats and also the first to die (mammary tumor). Her “sister” Ink was a little black dumbo and the reason I fell in love in rats as pets. Ink knew her name, was perfectly litter trained, was constantly playing with me and loved everyone she met. Such a sweetheart haha.Is that a grey and white hooded rat? Such a pretty little oneI raised 3 boys and many pet rats, and I found them to be cleaner, sweeter and easier to raise than most all other animals! We would rescue them from university labs. The UAA would advertise that the "retired lab rats" were up for adoption and we would adopt two or three at a time. Many died of cancers and tumors but at least they had some freedoms before they passed on!
I rescued mine from a local “rat rescue” and yea, they don’t last long. That’s the real reason I don’t own them anymore, it’s hard to go through losing something so smart with a 2 year lifespan over and over. Also, it’s a little painful owning such an awesome animal that everyone else hates.
Sleepy eyed Sketch and Ink.

