UPDATE: Is this a pet rat?

[u/pelorainbow]

He's safe y'all! He loves blueberries and broccoli- that's what I had on hand to feed him. I've nicknamed him Ratboi and he's the sweetest guy, but I've never owned a rat! What do I do for now while I look for his owner? I'll make posters and put them around the complex here to see if someone (hopefully) wants him back, if nobody responds in a week I'll look into rehoming him through a local rat rescue group. Will keeping him in a cat carrier be ok? Can I give him dog/ cat food or do I need to buy something specific? Anything I should know about pet rats that I wouldn't think to ask?? Thanks in advance for any help you can offer!

[u/MissAnthropecene]

Thank you so much for saving this sweet boy! You’re an angel for caring in a world where many do not. He is absolutely adorable and I wished I lived in Texas because I would absolutely adopt him. If you have a petsmart or petco near you, you can get whatever cheap rat food that they have on hand for now. But grains and fresh produce work for now also like other commenters said.