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Looking for a ‘pocket pet’? Rabbits, rats up for adoption in Seminole County

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — If you’re looking for a pet outside of the typical dog or cat? Seminole County Animal Services has you covered.

The shelter has rabbits and rats available for adoption for $5.

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Shelter officials encourage adopters of the “pocket pets” to do their research on the animals before theu chose to adopt.

Adopters also must have their own cage for the pets to take them home.

Read: Pick Nick: Orange County shelter hosting adoption event for longest resident

Click here for more information about how to adopt.

Photos: Looking for a ‘pocket pet’? These rabbits, rats are up for adoption in Seminole County

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Sarah Wilson

Sarah Wilson, WFTV.com

Sarah Wilson joined WFTV Channel 9 in 2018 as a digital producer after working as an award-winning newspaper reporter for nearly a decade in various communities across Central Florida.