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I have been taking pictures of pet rats for years hoping to break the negative image that is often associated with these lovely animals.

Here are some of these photographs, both of my rats and of my friends' rats and, as you may see, they are far from being dirty nasty little monsters! They are actually highly intelligent social beings that love interacting with each other and their favorite humans. They are very friendly, smart, playful, they love cuddles and are very clean: many rat owners agree to compare them to tiny dogs.

I made all the little accessories (except for the little black hat) so these wouldn't constrain the rats: they could remove them very easily, although they didn't bother most of the time as they were quite cool and relaxed. No animals were harmed during the making of these pictures, the ladybug was also alive and well and flew away soon after the photo shooting.

If you ever want to adopt pet rats, please consider contacting your local pet shelter as there are many rats awaiting for a forever home. You must also adopt at least two rats of the same sex, rats absolutely need to have a friend from their own species.

More info: dianeozdamar.myportfolio.com

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The Sweetest Pillow (Herjan)

The Sweetest Pillow (Herjan)

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Brothers Enjoying A Snack (Izumi, Lysander And Kaelan)

Brothers Enjoying A Snack (Izumi, Lysander And Kaelan)

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There's No Rabbit In The Hat... (Heimdall)

There's No Rabbit In The Hat... (Heimdall)

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What's This? (Thjazi)

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TheRubyFalcon
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can visualize the next moment, after he touches it and it pops on his nose. xD

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May I Eat All The Grapes Now? (Hepha)

May I Eat All The Grapes Now? (Hepha)

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The Winter Fairy (Lysander)

The Winter Fairy (Lysander)

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Trust Me, I'm A Daisy (Tjall)

Trust Me, I'm A Daisy (Tjall)

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Valentine's Day (Arkanys And Lorich)

Valentine's Day (Arkanys And Lorich)

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Tasty Raspberry (Louis)

Tasty Raspberry (Louis)

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Kiwi Or Strawberry? That Is The Question... (Blue Suede Shoes)

Kiwi Or Strawberry? That Is The Question... (Blue Suede Shoes)

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Anya O
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This post inspired me to make a kiwi and strawberry smoothie, so thank you

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The Cheesiest Picture Ever (Bobillot)

The Cheesiest Picture Ever (Bobillot)

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like a pix from those calendars the french post office used to sell 😺

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This Is Halloween (Feirefiz)

This Is Halloween (Feirefiz)

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My Apple, Not Yours! (Lysander)

My Apple, Not Yours! (Lysander)

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TheRubyFalcon
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That must be a really tiny apple... Or a big rat! I guess a bigger rat means more furry surface area.

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Welcome To Grapeland (Svölnir And Grimnir)

Welcome To Grapeland (Svölnir And Grimnir)

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Fancy Hat For A Fancy Rat (Roll The Dice)

Fancy Hat For A Fancy Rat (Roll The Dice)

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Hiruya
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We saw one like this lately in a pet shop and could hardly resist taking her home. So beautiful and cute

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Autumn Leaves (Lillebjörn)

Autumn Leaves (Lillebjörn)

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Jingle Bells! (Caprice)

Jingle Bells! (Caprice)

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Brothers Snuggling (Wait For It, Tasty Cool And Lillebjörn)

Brothers Snuggling (Wait For It, Tasty Cool And Lillebjörn)

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The Hazelnut Thief (Grimnir)

The Hazelnut Thief (Grimnir)

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Yummm, Kiwi! (I Can't Remember Her Name... Sorry About That!)

Yummm, Kiwi! (I Can't Remember Her Name... Sorry About That!)

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