I admit to a prejudice–against mice and rats. I’m, to say the least, not fond of them. But today I’ll give them their due, because it’s AFERMA Fancy Rat and Mouse Day. I kid you not. There’s actually an American Fancy Rat and Mouse Association (AFERMA), and they hold a yearly celebration of their favorite critters. Their website invites us to “Celebrate Fancy Rats and Mice, the Rat and Mouse Fancier, and the Rat and Mouse Fancy!” Take a look at their logo for the day (yes, those are mice):
If you want to celebrate or read more about them, learn to raise them or care for “orphans,” read books about them, attend shows, etc., their website is http://www.afrma.org/affiliate.htm. As for me, I’ll just spend the day being a wee bit guilty about those traps set in my kitchen and garage.