300 pet rats found in condemned Rocky Point house need new shelter, rescue groups say

The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office charged a Rocky Point woman after investigators said they found the neglected ...
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Homeowner arrested, house on Long Island condemned as hundreds of rats found inside

At least 300 rats are believed to be inside a home in Rocky Point, and volunteers say 100 to 200 alone are in the walls.

Social media is baffled after white woman is slapped with animal abuse charge for 'pet' rat infestation with grandchild present

One of the volunteers called it a "bad situation" as rats were seen crawling between the kitchen cabinets and the floor.
FOX 5 New York

Long Island woman arrested after nearly 1,000 rats found in Rocky Point home

Many of the rats are suffering from cancerous tumors, severe injuries, upper respiratory issues and mite infestations.
AOL

A Pet Rat Chewed Through a $1,400 Couch and Now Its Owner Needs Advice

Rats are hardwired to chew, and they’ll sink their teeth into almost anything they find. That instinct usually leaves behind scraps of fabric or torn cardboard, but sometimes it comes at a higher cost ...
Kansas City Star

255 pet rats saved from ‘neglectful’ home, Ohio rescuers say. ‘Yes, you read correctly’

The Medina County SPCA said the rats are not yet up for adoption. Screengrab from Medina County SPCA Facebook post More than 250 pet rats were rescued from an Ohio home last week. On April 11, the ...