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Opinions please on if your childminder got a pet rat

30 replies

goldie81 · 24/11/2013 07:21

Just that really. My son would really love one. Well in fact he'd prob prefer a dog but that wouldn't work. But what are people's opinions? I know they get a bad press but rats are very friendly etc.
would having a rat stop you using a minder even if ensured in cage upstairs etc?
Thanks

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notnagging · 24/11/2013 07:40

My kids childminder had one. I hated it. They loved it & taught them not to have any fears around them.

Moreisnnogedag · 24/11/2013 07:37

Wouldn't bother me. I'd just want reassurance that the poor thing isn't going to be manhandled by all and sundry.

goldie81 · 24/11/2013 07:32

Thank you. I'm hoping that will be the general opinion.

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caramelwaffle · 24/11/2013 07:31

Like 17, I'd prefer a childminder to have pet rats rather than dogs.

17leftfeet · 24/11/2013 07:25

Rats make lovely pets and I would much prefer a childminder with a rat to a childminder with a dog

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