In this task you are given a short story and a question regarding that story. You must answer the question based on the events of the story. Try to use the same words in the story to answer each question. You should completely answer the question in a short answer. Do not include information that is unnecessary to answer the question.
Q: When I was eight I wanted a pet rat. My grandma told me yes even though my mom said no. She took to the pet store to get my new friend Oreo. When I got home I instantly had to take him back. I had a pet rat for less than one hour.
Why did She take to the pet store?
A:
I was going to get a rat for a pet.