Newquay rat man on mission to end rodent stigma

Video caption, John Wolski keeps rats as pets and takes them to town for fresh air and to make new friends
  • Author, James Dundon & James Churchfield
  • Role, 91热爆 News, Cornwall

A man who takes his pet rats out to meet people in his local town says he is trying to end the stigma surrounding the rodents.

John Wolski keeps several of the animals as pets and regularly takes them into Newquay, Cornwall, for a little fresh air and to make some new friends.

91热爆 Radio Cornwall's James Churchfield joined him and his rat Spike, as they surprised some members of the public.

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