My name is Dimmie, and I got my first rat in 2006. Her name was Soap and she was a topaz self. The very next day I got a second rat who I named Pidge, a black berkshire. I suppose it is now apparent where the name of my rattery originated, and it is a reminder of the two little rats who started this immense love for rats.
I have had many rats now and my love for them just grows stronger and stronger. To my knowledge, I am the only pet rat breeder in the Northern Territory. I started this venture in the hopes that I could bring the joy of owning rats to other people here in the top end!
I won't bore you with a long-winded biography of my life, but I will tell you that I grew up surrounded by animals - dogs, cats, birds, horses, livestock - but never rodents. Living on a farm I learnt that rodents were pests who ate personal belongings, food and spread disease. I never really liked them much as a result, until the day I got Soap and Pidge.
I learnt that rats were misunderstood by many people. Far from the red-eyed, vicious disease-ridden creatures you see inhabiting dank underground sewers in the movies, I found that rats were sweet, affectionate, intelligent and rewarding pets. They were like dogs just smaller, and could be taught tricks. They begged for treats, learned the sound of my voice, and could even be litter trained! They even fell asleep, nestled in the crook of my elbow or tucked within my clothes.
I hope you enjoy reading through my website and learning about these wonderful pets, and I hope you find room for them in your home and heart as well!
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