>>2670648There’s a local family who adopted a nutra rat when they found it as a baby. It’s now 22lbs and lives inside. They take it to work (they own a sand which shop) and it chills out in the yard.
It became a story when local wildlife and fisheries agents tried to seize it’ll him (and have him euthanized). It’s an invasive species so you’re not allowed to keep them as pets. There was a big thing, with “Save Neuty” bumper stickers and a petition.
Eventually the family was given a waiver, something about keeping an exotic pet. I dunno, but the government backed down and Neuty was allowed to stay at home.
Earlier this year a local politician used Neuty in a tv ad, with a message about government intervention or something.
