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Rat Rescue Attempt In Peoria Hoarding Case Doesn't Go As Planned
The Arizona Humane Society says that domesticated rats make great pets, but the organization was told not to make any more rescue attempts.

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The Arizona Humane Society says that domesticated rats make great pets, but the organization was told not to make any more rescue attempts.

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