but pet rats are a surprisingly popular favorite...

Auburn Ravine center is popular shopping hub: "There's a selection of rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters, but pet rats are a surprisingly popular favorite.

'We sell a lot of pet rats,' Miravalle said. 'We have a hard time keeping them in the store. ... They don't bite often; they're very smart and easy to maintain. They come in exotic colors.'"

but pet rats are a surprisingly popular favorite...thats no surprise...we knew that