Any Rat fellow rat lovers here?

[CustomsRfun]

I've been told "come on, it's just a rat" by one of my bosses when i had to have my rat put down.
Wanted to slap him soooo hard.

[pickwick_pirate]

Gemini_pony your boys are so handsome. I love Siamese/Californian/Himalayan markings on rat and small animals in general. It's so striking. I've never had rats of my own but I'm a big fan. We have rats at the shelter I work at and they always find new homes to quickly, they are such popular pets. I'd love to have some one day, bit as everyone else has said .. their lifespan is so short I'm not sure I could deal with it. I'll just stick to my guinea pigs for now I guess.

[Olympus]

I'll just stick to my guinea pigs for now I guess.

Guinea Pigs are also super cute! I think I saw them being called 'furry little potatoes' once. 

[suzy.66]

Ii really struggle with people like this who doesn't even think about not hurting your feeling when they cannot think for the animal at all!

Who said a rat's life worth nothing?!

Humans are often full of themselves....

[pickwick_pirate]

I'll just stick to my guinea pigs for now I guess.

Guinea Pigs are also super cute! I think I saw them being called 'furry little potatoes' once. 

Lol I'm always calling them potatoes with faces they are super cute and sweet. But I do love how clever rats are

[CloudyGlow]

Your ratties are adorable! I don't have any rats right now, but I did a few years ago. I love them and miss them.

[DazzleKitty]

I love rats. I live at home with my parents and like most people, they don't have a high opinion of them.   Which is a shame. If only they held a really sweet, affectionate rat, they would feel differently. Because I live at home (and really am in no rush to move out), I can't have any. And truth be told, I think a dog is enough for me. I am lucky to have a dog. Maybe I will find a partner someday who equally loves animals as much as I, and we can work together to have our own little petting zoo at home.

I have had experiences with rats though. They are fun, sweet, and just overall adorable.

And I can't believe the people in the vet's office laughed. The words that would have came out of my mouth would have been absolutely vile. It's not " just a rat". It's someone's loved pet. You can get attached to a dog, a cat, a rat. Some people even get attached to their fish.

[shelvesofwhimsy]

Oh my gosh what cuties!! I used to have Rats! Growing up I got my first in HS, and named her Pixie. Then came Topi, a dark brown rat to keep her company.
And then how these things go you keep getting rats to replace the ones who pass away. In total I've had 5
Pixie, Topi, Faerie, Ari and Ellie.
Unfortunately if you've had rats you know how easy it is for them to get sick Ari was only with me for about a month since she had a respiratory illness from the pet store. Pixie had a similar condition.

Faerie my Dumbo rat was my favorite! She was the only rat I was able to get from a breeder.
They are amazing pets and I do miss them!

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My Dumbo Rat Faerie playing Monopoly

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[Leave a Whisper]

Oh my gosh what cuties!! I used to have Rats! Growing up I got my first in HS, and named her Pixie. Then came Topi, a dark brown rat to keep her company.
And then how these things go you keep getting rats to replace the ones who pass away. In total I've had 5
Pixie, Topi, Faerie, Ari and Ellie.
Unfortunately if you've had rats you know how easy it is for them to get sick Ari was only with me for about a month since she had a respiratory illness from the pet store. Pixie had a similar condition.

Faerie my Dumbo rat was my favorite! She was the only rat I was able to get from a breeder.
They are amazing pets and I do miss them!

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My Dumbo Rat Faerie playing Monopoly

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Topi mostly liked eating things 

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Topi and Faerie in their cage we made

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Baby Ellie when we found her at the pet store

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The three girls together

I just want to pick them up and cuddle them! Ha ha! I love the Monopoly pictures! 

[Olympus]

Oh my gosh what cuties!! I used to have Rats! Growing up I got my first in HS, and named her Pixie. Then came Topi, a dark brown rat to keep her company.
And then how these things go you keep getting rats to replace the ones who pass away. In total I've had 5
Pixie, Topi, Faerie, Ari and Ellie.
Unfortunately if you've had rats you know how easy it is for them to get sick Ari was only with me for about a month since she had a respiratory illness from the pet store. Pixie had a similar condition.

Faerie my Dumbo rat was my favorite! She was the only rat I was able to get from a breeder.
They are amazing pets and I do miss them!

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My Dumbo Rat Faerie playing Monopoly

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Topi mostly liked eating things 

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Topi and Faerie in their cage we made

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Baby Ellie when we found her at the pet store

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The three girls together

Important question: did Faerie win the game?

[shelvesofwhimsy]

Oh my gosh what cuties!! I used to have Rats! Growing up I got my first in HS, and named her Pixie. Then came Topi, a dark brown rat to keep her company.
And then how these things go you keep getting rats to replace the ones who pass away. In total I've had 5
Pixie, Topi, Faerie, Ari and Ellie.
Unfortunately if you've had rats you know how easy it is for them to get sick Ari was only with me for about a month since she had a respiratory illness from the pet store. Pixie had a similar condition.

Faerie my Dumbo rat was my favorite! She was the only rat I was able to get from a breeder.
They are amazing pets and I do miss them!

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My Dumbo Rat Faerie playing Monopoly

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Topi mostly liked eating things 

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Topi and Faerie in their cage we made

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Baby Ellie when we found her at the pet store

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The three girls together

Important question: did Faerie win the game?

Hahahahahah you know I think she (I) did! Although Topi ended up trying to eat some of the playing pieces so how can we be sure 

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awww thank you!!

[Miniature Sheep]

*yay, adorable ratties!*
I used to have rats a few years ago but due to my current digs basically being a step above the average shoebox, there's nowhere to keep a decent sized cage. Also due to the total absence of insulation in this place, I'm concerned about how cold it gets in Winter - even with loads of bedding, I'd be worried about them getting cold! Still, when I find somewhere more spacious (and generally better!) to live, I'd love to keep rats again. They're so friendly and cuddly!

[Noxxbunny]

Some people even get attached to their fish.

As a fish and a rat person, gotta say, getting attached to fish isn't hard. Most people brush fish off simply because you can't pet them...They may not be as intelligent as a rat, but they certainly aren't dumb like a lot of people think they are! Sometimes I would compare them to a mouse. Betta fish, for example, can learn individual human faces. They absolutely will bond to their owner in their own way. Love that about them. I love any pet that can show they're happy to see me.

I switched to fish because they have a little bit of a longer lifespan than rats do...I just couldn't take the heartbreak. Maybe I'll get more one day. I loved the three boys I had. Probably couldn't turn one down if the rescue I got the others from came offering me more though...

[DazzleKitty]

Noxxbunny, I was thinking of bettafish when I had that in mind. They are very, very intelligent fish with a lot of personality. I want to get another one someday. My last one met.....an unfortunate demise when I was cleaning out his tank.  

But they are super intelligent. And I heard some bettas will actually let you stroke them. At least, that's the rumor. And I have heard about the face recognition. I would believe it with mine. He would swim up to the edge of the tank every time I visited and got all lively and "happy".

[Honeycomb]

Meeeee!!!!
Your guys are adorable beyond words!
Sadly, mine all have passed away, and since I don't live a stable life these years, I cannot take on the responsibility for a pet.
Rats are my far my favorite animals. It's incredible how much love they give us, and how many memories and imprints they leave in our hearts for ever.