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Rats As Neighborhood Stressors
- Darnice Foster describes daily rat encounters that frighten her and disrupt morning routines for her family in Harlem.
- She links the surge to pandemic changes and building neglect, saying rats feel like a tactic to push tenants out.
From Rescue To A Rat Colony
- Todd Sklar rescued a wounded rat in lockdown and quickly accumulated dozens of pet rats, turning caregiving into obsession.
- He learned rat intelligence and social needs, which deepened his attachment and led to a long-term ownership dilemma.
Meet Rats' Social Needs
- Recognize that rats are perceptive social animals that read human cues and suffer when isolated.
- If you keep rats as pets, provide companions and enrichment to meet their social and cognitive needs.