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This undated photo released by Gomez Trial Attorneys courtesy the Pankey family, shows Aidan Pankey and one of his pet rats. Lawyers representing the Pankey family have filed a lawsuit against Petco Animal Supplies Inc., saying Aidan died from rat-bite fever contracted from a male rat purchased at one of the national chain's stores. (AP Photo/Courtesy Pankey Family)

Boy’s death from infected rat spurs suit vs. Petco

By JULIE WATSON - Associated Press

This undated photo released by Gomez Trial Attorneys courtesy the Pankey family, shows Aidan Pankey and one of his pet rats. Lawyers representing the Pankey family have filed a lawsuit against Petco Animal Supplies Inc., saying Aidan died from rat-bite fever contracted from a male rat purchased at one of the national chain's stores. (AP Photo/Courtesy Pankey Family)

Child dies from infected rat; family sues Petco

By JULIE WATSON - Associated Press

**FILE** This undated photo shows Flutterby at Kimberly Jackson's home in Falmouth, Maine. In contrast to their icky reputation, owners say rats are playful, affectionate and smart. Look past your preconceptions, they say, and you might just fall in love. (AP Photo/Kimberly Jackson)

Family sues Petco after child dies from rat-bite infection

By Julie Watson - Associated Press