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Rat sales climb after 'Ratatouille' U.K. debut


October 31, 2007 Demand for rats as pets has surged thanks to the latest Disney/Pixar animated film, "Ratatouille," which features the adventures of a gourmet rat named Remy demonstrating his culinary prowess in the top kitchens of Paris. Britain's Pets at Home domestic pet chain said rat sales have surged 50% since the film opened in Britain on Oct. 12. Contrary to popular opinion, rats are actually one of the cleanest and least smelly pets you can own.

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