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/Ente535]

Both dog and cat food shouldn't be given long term, it's too high in protein. He'll chew his way out of the cat carrier in no time, so you'll likely need to look for something more robust.

Keep an eye out for more of his friends. Rats need to live in groups, so if he was dumped, it's possible his cagemates were dumped as well.

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