Are you willing to provide AT LEAST one hour of interactive time, per animal? This includes playing, observed exploration time, and shoulder perching.
True		False

Do you want a pet that demands attention, and wants to be part of the family, and that enjoys travelling with you to see new sights?
True		False

Do you have small (0-6 yrs) children?
True		False

Have you taught your children, ages 5+, how to respect living things and how to be gentle with other creatures?
True		False

Do you know EXACTLY how much space each rat requires, what kind of food is best, as well as common household poisons and other basic knowledge?
True		False

Can you afford the time to clean the rat's enclosure AT LEAST once a week, and financially afford non-pine or cedar bedding?
True		False

Do you know of a source where you can purchase high-quality animals? Bear in mind that "feeder" rats are more often than not inbred, high-strung, and have NOT been handled.
True		False

Are you willing to "rat-proof" (child-proof but with more detail) a certain room of the house, to dedicate to play space for the new rat?
True		False

Are you willing to provide interaction and medical attention to the rat for its entire lifespan, that is, 1-3+ years?
True		False

Do you have any of the following pets: dog, cat, reptile, ferret?
True		False

Can you afford a second rat to keep with the one, to keep him company? Rats are colony animals and thrive on the attention of others of their own species.
True		False

Do you want an animal that is clean, requires minimal, if any, grooming?
True		False

Do you want a pet that can learn her own name, as well as various other commands?
True		False