so i have to ask is anyone else actually excited for this or even want this.

Not sure what people have against rodents. I don't see why it's so apparently shocking that some people want pet rats/mice/hamsters/whatever-it-is. There are people who love these animals, you know. They're cute and cuddly and rats are smart enough to learn tricks.

I really wish for ferrets though. They're the third most popular pet in the US yet to date they're not in any Sims game.