Happy Holidays, in my home it is Merry Christmas I wish to remain respectful to everyone. Thought I'd better get the newsletter out since tomorrow is the end of the world. I have several hundred friends on Facebook that live in the world where it is tomorrow already. According to them, there has not been an end of the world. I asked them for the upcoming lotto numbers but...doesn't seem to work that way. Wonder what timezone the Mayan calendar was created in?

I think you will enjoy this book review. I have had rats as pets and I know they are very trainable. I had never considered their incredible ability for communication though. Think about it, very little difference between a rat and a dog!! Sweet, easy to care for, easy to train, lovable, they don't bark, need no vaccinations, what else is there?

Here's the latest article from the Exotic Pets site at BellaOnline.com.

Complete Guide to Rat Training - Review
Complete Guide to Rat Training: Tricks and Games for Rat Fun and Fitness, by Debbie Ducommun in paperback and Kindle. Are rats much like dogs and humans (yes). Can they use body language to communicate the same as a dog; you bet! Rats have a keen intelligence and can be trained to do a great deal.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art65779.asp


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