To celebrate World Rat Day, we've decided to show you that pet rats can be the cutest animals ever. Just look at that baby rat snuggling the tiny teddy bear!

Sadly, these pet rodents don't get as much love as they deserve. They are often mistaken as gross and filthy animals, in part due to their historic role in spreading the plague. Domestic rats, however, groom themselves just as much as cats do. Rats are also incredible at learning tricks quickly. For example, they can recognize their own names, roll over or play catch just like dogs. They are also very affectionate with other rats and their favorite humans, too!

As a cute rat owner myself, I know for certain that these pets are just as smart as they are cute. In fact, they're definitely my favorite pet animal in the world!

The world could always use more cutest rat photos, so don't hesitate to submit them to our list. Don't forget to vote for your favorite cute rat pictures as well!

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Cute Rat

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CarolAnnMason
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just want to have a conversation with this little fellow :).

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Cute Rat

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KittyBuns
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I can't do anything with my ears today"

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#22

Cute Rat

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JulieCollette-Thompson
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So cute! Looks like he/she is singing to the beautiful morning,

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#25

Cute Rat

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jimperry
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My pawsvare just as big as my mummies!!!!

#30

Cute Rat

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L.E.X
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

MY THIS SMELLS DELICIOUS!

#33

Cute Rat

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Cute Rat

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Stargazer 703
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh my god how did you even get a hat that samll

#36

Cute Rat

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L.E.X
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't smell anything.

#37

Cute Rat

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L.E.X
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He has eyes like hes doing something mischievous. :)

#41

Kitri At The Foodbowl

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CORAL TOMCZYSZYN
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks just like my rattie Shoelace! (A younger version though.) She and her sister Waffle are such jumping beans!

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#44

Cute Rat

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Thehungrybeagle
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a pregnant rat right now so there will be a lot of these little ones! :)

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#46

Cute Rat

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L.E.X
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What!!! No!!! That didn't happen!!

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#47

Cute Rat

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Wayne Hartford
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now I lay me down to sleep!!!!!!!!!

#49

Aspen Rose

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#56

Cute Rat

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#57

Cute Rat

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#58

Little Buddy… ©olivier Bernacchi

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#59

Yep. My Boy Agrees With The Rat Love.

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Oliver Williamson
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

don't bathe rats. its unnecessary and bad for the rat. it washes away the natural oils, and will make them stink more.

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Cute Rat