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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So cute! Looks like he/she is singing to the beautiful morning,
Looks just like my rattie Shoelace! (A younger version though.) She and her sister Waffle are such jumping beans!
I have a pregnant rat right now so there will be a lot of these little ones! :)
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don't bathe rats. its unnecessary and bad for the rat. it washes away the natural oils, and will make them stink more.
this reminds me of living in a trailer, working as a naturalist, in the Coast Range redwood forest--and opening a drawer to find such a cute wild pack rat...who had eaten holes in my hand-knit wool socks !. We would live-trap and release such rats--but would have to take them miles away, maybe all the way to the beach, or they would come right back...
cuter when the fur comes in, etc. I am glad our infants are born with their eyes open and their ears fully formed--also cuter when born with hair
rats like to keep themselves clean. I bet wild rats also groom themselves, but at home, out of the sight of humans.
that is a big rat with a nice pelt. Though it might be more PC to call it a coat.
So cute. Never had a pet rat but they look fun. The oldies in this nursing home will love them. Thanks for showing them with us.
They are by far my favorite. I've had dogs and cats for 45 years. Now, ratties are my passion!
Load More Replies... So cute. Never had a pet rat but they look fun. The oldies in this nursing home will love them. Thanks for showing them with us.
They are by far my favorite. I've had dogs and cats for 45 years. Now, ratties are my passion!
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