If youâre a fan of the classic cinematic masterpiece Ratatouille, chances are youâve considered adopting a rat as a pet. (You have to admit that it would be awesome to have a furry little sous-chef by your side guiding you to culinary excellence!) And while rats might not be as popular as cats or dogs, maybe they should be. Theyâre extremely intelligent, and letâs be honest, adorable too. If youâre not convinced that rats are incredibly precious creatures that make for excellent companionsâŠ