I think the person you are trying to convince needs to experience being around one. I personally think they would make a nice pet.
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http://www.ramshornstudio.com/pet_rats.htm

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You could argue (with dad) that they are very intelligent animals.
The rats that I had in my youth were amazingly smart.

You could also tell him that the rats raised for pets are not at all like the ones you see coming out of the sewers of New York or any other big city.

Owning a rat would cost very little compared with owning a cat or dog.

I used to collect shoe boxes and make a maze for my rat (his name was Ernest) he loved to figure out the puzzle, or if he got tired he would just start nibbling on the cardboard. He would take naps with me too.
I miss him.

Warning: Don't put the cage anywhere near curtains or fabric. I did and had to replace the drapes!
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my own rat... ernest

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