Wouldn't wild and/or sewer rats be more likely to have plague-carrying fleas? Or the
Hanta virus? If I ever saw one of those, I would stay far, far away. The pet ones may
be very smart and enjoyable, but I think they are creepy. I don't scream or run or have
any extreme reaction; I just don't want them to be where I am.

I love cats and dogs; just not rodents so much.

N.