Brooklyn Cat Cafe Employs Rats To Care For Kittens | CUTE AS FLUFF

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RATS and cats aren’t famous for their strong friendship, however this New York cafe en'tails' peace and harmony between the furry animals. The Brooklyn Cat Cafe located on Atlantic Avenue has recruited two rodents, Emile and Remy, to help care for young orphaned kittens.
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[@costernocht]

I suppose it sounds ridiculous, but anyone who's been lucky enough to have a pet rat knows how caring they are.

[@TypicalHibiscus]

costernocht I have 2 and honestly they’ve made me so happy, I got them as therapy pets and I so much better, they treat me like I’m one of their own, heck they even clean/groom me, they’re so caring and cute

[@bloatedcow1361]

Wish our rats were like that all they wanted was to escape , breed , eat out stuff and poop all over it 🙉

[@bloatedcow1361]

@bryan diaz varela lmao they are all over the house , they aren't even my pet mouse 😔 okay, the first comment i did here was supposed to be a joke because we have like those rat pests like the evil ones that can infect you or make you sick by their pee , may i ask why they use rats instead of mouses because i dont see mouses being used that much i dunno why ( sorry if i offends or seem rude ) is it really rats?? Or people just call mouses rats ( i dont know anymore 😔😔 ) sorry again

[@MichaelHarto]

But they live a short life.. just when you love them the most.. they're gone.. my heart isn't built that strong.

[@bloatedcow1361]

@bryan diaz varela woah , i didn't know that existed , thank you for telling me :D I just wish all rats are like that but they'll bite you and they can be as big as a grown cat , i wish most of them are good 😔 like you can have them as a pet anyways thank you for telling me good information :D i learned something today thanks to you

[@faroshscale]

The rats are just like "wow these fluffy rats sure are weird, they'd never survive on their own. Gotta help them"

[@sammiea.8181]

🥺

[@TEAtimesTHREEE]

Lmao so cuuutee and probably true!

[@JulieReshe]

my rat: squints eye and puts ears down and tries to make me laugh in other ways

[@kennethsatria6607]

Imagine them helping in raising those kittens and pep talk them "You go get em tiger"

[@RealityContradiction]

🤣 good way to put it It seems the rats think that the kittens are rats and the kittens think the rats are kittens 🤔🤯🤣🤣🤣

[@sample.text.]

Rats in general are extremely intelligent and domesticated rats actually make for amazing pets if you can get past the stigma.

[@kayarose7518]

s a m p l e t e x t I’ve got my two girlies and they’re AMAZING. I absolutely say that you should get some if your looking for a small animal.

[@lostfound6819]

s a m p l e t e x t I think rats are amazing but what puts me off is that they’re big chewers (electrical cords) don’t always pee in a designated spot and have short lifespans. Access to specialised vets when they’re sick isn’t easy either. So I’ll admire them from afar.

[@DoryanTheCritic]

s a m p l e t e x t - You mean the odor.

[@unicorn.x5418]

Ive got two boys

[@msoberano98]

s a m p l e t e x t I’ve been meaning to get a pet rat but could never find a place that sells them. Does anybody know any good places?

[@ayliea3974]

Letting my children have rats as pets was a radical paradigm shift for me. I was astounded by the intelligence and emotional capacity of rats. The animal phylum was totally "rat-tled" for me. To think that most humans consider most rats to be vermin and that rats actually are impressive....

[@micanikko]

Well many rats in the streets didnt carry diseases then people probably would love them more.

[@hughjnus4256]

There’s a reason why rats are often used in experiments

[@deadwingdomain]

It's cool till your house becomes their nest. I'll take a mink or ferret Anyday over a filthy rat.

[@emilydesrosiers9034]

Pay no attention to these other ignorant people. I had pet rats and they are amazing! I also have a family living under my deck that I feed daily, along with my squirrels and chipmunks. I love their lil' butts. 😄

[@KaylahDemi]

I adored owning rats as t a teenager. I had 4 altogether. I adored them so much I couldnt take it when they passed away and stopped adopting them 😔

[@rinaldiardiansyah3239]

When the cafe is closed, the rats cook food for the kittens. EDIT: whoa thanks for the likes, I never thought Remy jokes would be this big :)

[@fivemjs]

Rinaldi Ardiansyah Yes Yes this comment!

[@YgNotorious]

Remy and emile from Ratatoullie be whipping in the kitchen like chef curry

[@rat_in_the_sewer5639]

Correction the rats cook the kittens

[@RED-th1qp]

lol yes!

[@jdaniels4898]

Ratatouille 😃

[@bananaslamma6208]

Rats, Rats We are the Rats Here we are taking care of Cats

[@soggybreadman4035]

Coffee and Icecream is on it's way.

[@hkhjg1734]

IVORY! it’s your birthday today

[@TabbyTheCat]

I smiled and laughed so hard reading. I'll be singing it all day. Its nice to see them have a good relationship.

[@FatTibbySuccubus]

IVORY! Was such a good boy for years!

[@chuu614]

banana slamma This deserves more likes 😂

[@Sunshine-ws2gf]

Can they hire me too? I mean i look extremely similar to a rat so...

[@ellie9058]

same 😂

[@badtzmarub3772]

Your username is inaccurate

[@FishTail33]

How about me? At least my zodiac is a rat~

[@depressionreal2447]

im okay lmfaoo

[@urmom-bw1mh]

im okay i would love the job

[@maxburrill6192]

The rat be like: "Remember this when you're older."

[@ragtag369_]

"My life depeneds on it "

[@TheRenegadist]

I read that in Danny DeVito's voice.

[@adamaunya69]

Cat : 😋

[@badasstrapbass2313]

@@ragtag369_ Gruesomely depends on it.

[@Arknews99]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3zZmn6LjpqWiKs चूहे होंगे इंसानों के रक्षक, भूकंप में फंसे लोगों की बचाएंगे जान...

[@Robertward111]

RiP Ebony and Ivory. You two started something very special.

[@juskuporudeh3968]

2:39...😔

[@nenaj1]

They don't live long 😪

[@polarbear6597]

Plot twist : they feed it to the cat 🤔

[@cheepymcpeepy]

Leonardo da Vinci I know we all die but ...I wasn't ready to meet and lose these two!!!

[@priscillamatheny]

@@cheepymcpeepy I'm living it :( I found a little black kitten who is missing her back feet. She tested positive for feluke. Very often kittens who have contracted the virus will die within a year when she tested positive the vet told me to euthanize her... I said absolutely not and left with her. That was 4 months ago and shes turning 9 months. Shes healthy as an ox and getting special shots once a month. Every day my heart sinks thinking one day, much sooner than I should have to... I may need to hold her as she takes her last breath. Shes so worth the struggle. imgur.com/a/xw00hYJ

[@holly.7971]

I had rats in my teenage years. Would take them to school everyday and they would hang out in my arm sleeves or around my neck. They never went to the toilet on me. Super friendly, fun little pets to have.

[@cecerats]

Holly Mules i wish i could bring my rat friends to school, but my mom and school probably wouldn't allow it

[@bizzapandare1209]

@@cecerats don't want to break you bubbles, but don't take your rats outside. It's dangerous and very stressful for them.

[@holly.7971]

cece ?? I wasn’t allowed either and my mum was terrified of them lol so I had to sneak them. They absolutely loved it, would just snuggle up around in my baggy fleece top :)

[@holly.7971]

Marta Gilewska depends on how they are brought up. Mine only went into their cage during the night and toilet breaks otherwise they hung out on me, snuggled and hidden in my long sleeve top or pocket and had free run of my room. At lunch time I could have them on the grass where we sat at and they would run around but always came back to me when called, never went far from me. But yes it can be dangerous to have them outside and stressful in the wrong environment. I now have a dog and she’s exactly the same, goes everywhere with me, don’t leash her, a very close bond.

[@0Doves0]

Did anyone see you with rats at school?

[@shalinado]

The white rat looked exactly as my dead rat, I miss him, his name was Eddie, he had a brother named Darwin, they were both albino. May you rest in heaven and peace Eddie and Darwin.

[@greatmonsterr]

They all look same???

[@jerroyu4812]

😥

[@luyandolove]

My dogs name is Eddie

[@eloise5129]

Rip 💕

[@mara7282]

Rip the boys 💓

[@joshprice4855]

"So whats your job?" "Professional friend"

[@prakashmc2842]

LOL

[@azidoe]

I MUST BOOP THEM ALL BOOP E V E R Y SNOOT

[@swamdono]

Boop every snoot. Squish every bean.

[@abnegazher]

DON'T DO IT VULKAN!

[@chrismichael4087]

Because snoot is something people say now

[@Roody_Patootie]

EVERY SNOOT OF DA BEANS SHALL BE BOOPED

[@ZzSlumberzZ]

BOOP THE SNOOT UNTIL IT'S DONE

[@talkingheadsfan]

R.I.P Ebony, the kitten lived a short but happy life, she will be missed, as will Ivory, I hope they find each other in wherever they go to.

[@ShreddedSteel]

D=

[@renesmee8872]

Tsunami Colours nooo😱

[@tywillis2395]

Tsunami Colours As will Ivory, hope they find eachother.

[@florencelove1895]

Ty Willis This comment made me cry! I may be on my period lol.

[@yourbootyholeisyourbeautyhole]

Florence Love i'm crying too omg

[@lyndraski4152]

One day I saw a white mouse running down the sidewalk - I don't know where the hell she came from. I immediately panicked because I knew I had to rescue her. My friend was with me. She picked the mouse up, we drove straight to PetCo, got her all the supplies and she was nothing but a joy and delight for a year and a half. Smart, independent, super neat, and loving. A real gem, which is why I named her Sophie Pearl. To this day, I miss her. A great pet for someone who is pretty independent themselves. You HAVE to clean their little cage once a week; it's important for their health, but other than that, a complete joy to have. Do not underestimate a mouse or a rat. All creatures great and small.

[@bensoncheung2801]

60 likes

[@adiidi]

Good on you for rescuing the mouse! I had two rats, they acted like little dogs. They’re great companions.

[@cmans777]

Yeah go picking up random rodents. I'm sure you won't get bit. Always fun to see the low level intellect good willed people now and again.

[@bensoncheung2801]

@@cmans777 You. You should just let us have this. (For this one mouse, it seems to have turned out well for OP)

[@cmans777]

@Breezey Peasy nice of you to clarify "Breezy Peasy" lol. Although you're wrong about white coloring denoting domestication. White animals of all sorts appear in nature regardless of the specie's typical coloring. Are you familiar with the term albino? Well guess what! This occurs in nature. You sound like the typical well to do city folk goofball. I'm all for treating animals with respect and empathy. However if people follow the original poster's methods with random rodents they are more than likely to get bit.

[@emersonmacintosh7673]

If they called them chub-mice people would like them more.

[@Johnspartan296]

Can't argue with that

[@AgentSephiroth]

This is how Tom and Jerry truly feel about each other

[@flamingobirb3831]

Me: **sees a rat in the thumbnail** Me: **smashes the like button**

[@dracululu9413]

Kawaii Dog samee!

[@tisoheart6344]

Kawaii Dog Same

[@mitchellstucky4867]

Kawaii Dog rats are so misunderstood. They actually make really good pets.

[@disorderrgv]

Kawaii Dog Smahes the motherfucking like button*

[@EfaMorris]

RoseBuds MSP same 😍😍😍😍

[@haxhxm841]

Even cats and rats are getting along but humanity is still having problems

[@hoho7029]

haxhxm because they're less intelligent so they have less things to argue about like humans

[@normanalvarez5751]

Hoho are you sure it's not the other way around?

[@frankenstein01]

correction some rats and cats get along just like some humans get along.

[@ylva9743]

Norman Alvarez Are you trying to say that rats and cats are more intelligent than humans? I think not.

[@lmbb8160]

So true.

[@drkatel]

Long-term rat owner here. I have never raised a rat that wasn't as sweet and smart as any dog I've owned. Like any animal, the only way a rat will be aggressive is if it was not bred by a good pet rat breeder, not socialized from birth and/or mistreated. The ONLY negative IMO is the short lifespan (2 to 2 1/2 years 😢). I love my rats as much as any pet, so every two years I am heartbroken to lose one of my girls. The only salve is a pair of baby rats. Lol.

[@stonedimmaculate2942]

DrKate L. i own 3 rats and i havent even met an aggressive domestic rat so idk why theres such a stigma

[@Bondrewddy]

I love rats but never could get one :(

[@joncagle3293]

DrKate L. You look like a crazy rat lady

[@SpecialgiftsLA]

DrKate L. I admire you. I love animals but never thought or knew rats where pets too. Do you have any rat stories. I am into writing and illustrating .?it could be nice way to educate people. Its unique of you. Do they get along with cats? Liah

[@amyskinner9184]

Plague wasn't even caused by rats ffs. Wild rats may be pests but pet rats are socialised and bred to be great companions

[@Simplythetruthfulone]

If Tom only knew he was raised by Jerry😅😍

[@bensoncheung2801]

69 likes

[@scienceium5233]

@@bensoncheung2801 I turned it to 70😅😅😁😒

[@bensoncheung2801]

That sucks.

[@joeswanson7634]

Jerrys.....a mouse

[@bensoncheung2801]

@@joeswanson7634 Which Tom?

[@rjonboy7608]

I just learned one of life's truths: even a rat likes to be scratched behind the ears.

[@Lee-ss8yj]

rats LOVE to be cuddled and scratched

[@Necrowma]

They also love to be tickled and laugh in a high pitched squeal.

[@mynameiselvispresleygirlsa5911]

They also like to "play bite" like cats and dogs :)

[@jennbriscoe2622]

My daughter and I had a pet rat that she named "Kitty". Kitty was a great friend and companion to our 2 cats and 75lb dog. She was litterbox trained and loved by the whole family. We went to the pet shop to get a hamster but she won us over with her charm.

[@mankindwasmybusiness3596]

Nurse Emile is cleaning a baby cat's face, getting her ready for school

[@meow687]

Hatred is learned, love comes naturally.

[@xcalibrx1653]

Meow so do natural hunting instincts.

[@patriciawalters6778]

Sorry, you're mistaken. Animal psychologists have evidenced by experiment that if baby animals are not socialized to accept other species in infancy, they will automatically reject any except their own. All baby animals (young enough) will accept attention from any individual that is kind to them. This is a survival advantage, not the same as love. The rats had ALREADY been habituated to cats, they had LEARNED not to be afraid of them. Rats are naturally fearful of all predators. This can only be overcome by very early social conditioning. This is programmed into most animals by natural selection, meaning, the genetic lines that were MORE FEARFUL, were more successful than the genetic lines that were LESS FEARFUL. Would be nice if you were right. Sadly, that's just not the way the world works.

[@leonardogomez8812]

Meow “Love is in all of us.” Replies-“Well yes but actually no.” Lol

[@GnosticAtheist]

Hate is a natural fear response much like reproductive/communal emotions such as love.

[@_Muzolf]

Nope, both are perfectly natural emotions that exist for a reason.

[@kaykool9066]

R.i.p little Ebony and Ivory and all the other Kitty's and rats who passed on rest in paradise

[@rhi3095]

I have rats since I was 5 years old. They are such good pets and helped me to get through a lot. The only bad thing about them is their short lifespan...

[@pixy222]

Am I the only one that remembered that Remy and Emile are from Ratatouille???????

[@Rocio-eq8ih]

Paola Amp I thought of that too 😄

[@ADetailedHouse]

I think almost all got the reference bc it was a mainstream, popular movie. They also had the names Ebony and Ivory - another nod to pop culture.

[@joewall8210]

No.w

[@the-trustees]

Rats are small bundles of love padding around on the cutest little feet.

[@randybobandy4000]

Rats are such sweet little animals. Very social, playful and smart.

[@lilik7708]

I LOVE RATS! And this is awesome. I really hope one day the stigma around rats change and people can see them for the beautiful fluffy things they really are.

[@nellz72]

Lili Koch I love your picture! It's nice to see another rat person on here. 🐀

[@Myemnhk]

Its a preference

[@nellz72]

m1nt3a Not only do I adopt, I also rescue special needs rats, and rats that need extra special care. I agree, adoption is the best route.

[@ZK-ff2ru]

Lili Koch I dont want to get infected by rats they are fucking disgusting and caused the "Plague"

[@lilik7708]

Dead Meme Only idiots believe rats created the plague

[@TheAguyer89]

I have heard rats are great pets. I have had a pet "fancy" mouse, and he was such a good little buddy. His life span wasn't long but he was loved

[@Grace-jr9qi]

I have 42 pet mice right now :) i love each and every one of them

[@lunacally4903]

I think it's different with rats that are bred for pets . They are more open to things and not as scared or dirty . I have no idea why but any pet rat I met acted like any other pet .

[@chrissyisateehee._.4855]

Luna Cally yea they literally act like dogs. Theyre sweet, friendly, and playful and make amazing pets

[@TheCaptainSplatter]

No such thing as getting a pet rat. Cause you need two. They are very social animals.

[@ireallyreallyhategoogle]

Most pet rats aren't the same species as most city rats. Also, rats are very smart, so they learn quickly whither humans are food givers and nice or predators looking to kill them.

[@mimi-dy8uc]

Luna Cally well ya, as with any other animal too. They're scared and dirty when wild but cute and tame when being a pet

[@abnunga]

That's what the term "domestication" is all about. The animals have been bred to be more chilled out and sociable.

[@psychedelicyeti6053]

That rattie grooming the kitten was so adorable, my heart couldn't take the cuteness 😭😭😭💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@silasmayes7954]

No one ever believes me until I show them that rats are adorable.

[@summerhambridge6174]

If u tickle a rat they laugh, its just hard to hear rats are cute mine passed away

[@quin2910]

Silas Mayes that's because people are thinking about wild rats

[@Kaismama5]

That cat was tryna fight 0:33

[@yanshi927]

WORLDSTARRR

[@chinchenping]

brown cat : BHOOO! B/W cat: thats not funny dude!

[@rbccaarts965]

Moniiaa55 WORLD STAR

[@lizetterose6193]

Milk Fatz 😂😂😂😂

[@stupor_mundi]

I always thought rats are really cool, intelligent, they can survive almost anywhere, and they make friendly pets. I had a few and whenever I heard them running in their wheel at night the first few times it annoyed me but later it always made me smile. It's cute background noise knowing they're having fun. Each time I cleaned their cage they got all excited building their "bedroom" and their "storage room", they had a distinct place for everything, they were very organised, also very curious and smart.

[@azy090]

“If rats and cats can get along, then so can the rest of us.” And unlike them, we’re the same species. It’s a shame.

[@azy090]

@Citizenthirteen I was hinting at "racism" & bigotry, but you make a fine point.

[@MeimeiLovesmusic]

Citizenthirteen they actually have a complex and wide variety of social interaction and organizing system that include a lot of cooperation.

[@MeimeiLovesmusic]

Chrisy D bravo brilliant point!!!

[@theshermantanker7043]

@Citizenthirteen Since when do Primates rule by fear and intimidation have you seen a Gorilla before?

[@azy090]

@Youre Gonna Need a Bigger Boat you've picked the wrong person to try to troll

[@rainbowlifeme]

YES FINALLY LET THE RATS BE HAPPY THEY ARENT BAD THEY ARE GENIUS AND SO CUTE

[@Jinars.]

rats in the wild are pests

[@Deadbeatcow]

@@Jinars. cats in the wild decimate indigenous populations and dogs in the wild are efficient predators, what's your point? pets are pets

[@fawnieee]

@Annihilator X you sound mad as hell. You clearly are very insecure and have deep-seated issues. the cognitive dissonance is powerful in you, boomer.

[@tareag993]

@Annihilator X Who hurt you?

[@bensoncheung2801]

69 likes

[@zeeguel5788]

I feel bad that I always stereotyped rats being dirty and carry diseases. They're so adorable

[@3798penisholder]

Zeltzin Guel cats and rats are so adorable

[@briannaharter4411]

The black plague wasn't caused or spread by rats. Humans actually caused it by leaving dead livestock in the streets which the fleas drank the blood from and got the plague.humans also spread it by moving livestock around,not taking bathes,slerping with their livestock and living really close together. The only reason wild rats carry disease is cause of our filthy habits.

[@kailieskye1442]

Humility the word rat sounds dirty? But cat is fine? It's a one letter difference.

[@sarcasticlyhappy6448]

Kailie Skye more like the connotation then the actual rat

[@GameOver-ei8ui]

Its not a stereotype, its called "science" They ARE disease carriers you nitwit

[@thirdrated]

Thank you Barcroft, for showing this to the world. It's great to see videos where people debunk stereotypes around rats. They are the greatest pets that exist. ❤️

[@dracululu9413]

stfuanine ikr!! I always get annoyed with dem stereotypes, especially when they compare mice to rats. All animals are equal, and to me, they are all adorable in their own special way!

[@ireallyreallyhategoogle]

Depends what you're looking for. I have a rat, but i would prefer to have a big dog. I just don't have the space for a big dog.

[@mimi-dy8uc]

Ireallyreally Hategoogle you rly should have 2, they don't come with only one.. i don't think that works for em

[@afonflip]

stfuanine or just debunking that, cause of ur biology you behave a certain way

[@NathanChisholm041]

stfuanine I doubt that very much. My sea cucumber is a better pet!!

[@Miximals7]

Remy and Emile! Great choice to name these rats after the main rat characters from Disney*Pixar's "Ratatouille". 😊😊😊🐭🐭

[@SenorSalty]

Miximals7 Yay! Someone else noticed!

[@thelittlewoman]

Wow I did not make that connection xD

[@Perid0tStar]

Especially since they work at a cat 'cafe' :3

[@marblegray]

Are you serious Carrie Green?

[@maiafay]

What the F? It's rats and cats. That's it. Go be crazy somewhere else.

[@dokidany]

I love rats and cats! This is so wholesome. I just rescued two kittens and now that they’re doing healthier they’ve been able to spend some time with my rat! 🥰 get them used to them for when they’re older

[@TarotSaharaSaharian]

Ratatouille

[@lilhonni]

@Azrael Spellman / nastytouille

[@thesexybatman263]

Ah, yes. I specially like the part when the rat teaches french cooking to the kittens.

[@viinerimees1524]

@@lilhonni Nazitouille

[@EscapeReality94]

@Azrael Spellman i was just coming to comment that! Haha

[@gkm2928]

@@viinerimees1524 the cats are taught fascism?? My cat needs no lessons. Megalomaniac little pycho

[@island661]

Rats and cats! 😂

[@marmar92828]

"...And elephants, but as sure as you're born, You're never gonna see no unicorn." (The Unicorn Song)

[@gEnIoOhAzEl]

Rats are so cute and smart :)

[@Tbone1492]

My grandma was murdered by Rat's 🐀 in NY they stormed her building while she was doing laundry, a Cat🐈 saved her from all her meat being eaten off her body R.I.P Grandma 👵

[@丨フ-レひ丂イ乇尺]

Tommy Bones 😂😂😂😂

[@laurietopp6445]

isn't it great!

[@linrey3397]

Very highly intelligent animals. I'm glad people are starting to view them differently.

[@Emlah9081]

Such a shame that rats have such a stigma attached to them, fancy rats are lovely inquisitive little beasties after owning two lots of four sisters I know that they are wonderful amazing pets, however at the moment I have a little bit guinea pig called chubbs and he's really helped with my depression nd anxiety

[@arenitar.297]

Emlah9081 because wild ones aren’t as nice as ones that have been treated as a pet since birth. There are so many instances in where rats will chew on infant humans also they’re dirty and carry many diseases also they overpopulate.

[@DarkGhostHacker]

Well..... these are partially true...... I've come in contact with wild animals including wild rats and they are not like pets where they will be completely calm and friendly towards humans.... but they dont attack or show aggression either. They are just nervous. Second, the whole rats being dirty and overpopulating isnt the rats fault, its ours. Rats are filthy because of the massive garbage and polution we humans create. They are much cleaner in the wild. And the reason theres so many of them and they are pretty much pests is because we destroy the natural environment they come from. ANd in doing so remove the things that keep their population in check, like predators. So its our fault that rats are in the situation they live in now, not theirs. Besides all that, this shows that animals are just as capable of intelligence and empathy as we humans are.

[@simozimo09]

Arenita R. "Wild animals are not "nice", because they are wild. Have you seen any "nice" wild tigers or wild lions lately? They will gladly "'chew on an infant". Overpopulate???? Humans are the only species that "overpopulate". And they (humans) are by far the dirtiest creatures and carry the most diseases. You are far more likely to get a disease from a human than from an animal. That is a fact.

[@arenitar.297]

simozimo09 lol oh boy you’re “one of those people” you refer to us as “they” like you’re not a human yourself.

[@DarkGhostHacker]

Mosly true comment, but believe it or not, there are actually lots of wild animals that will not actively threaten or attack humans, depending mostly on what the humans do. This includes animals like tigers and lions believe it or not. I've seen people interact with wild wolves just as an example, and no not wolves who are kept in cages or are fed by humans, or live near human habitat, i mean fully wild wol;ves. But of course these people understand wolf behaviour, and knew how to interact with them. Otherwise the rest of your comment is fully correct, especially about humans.

[@Deck_Z]

Kittens are rat sized that’s cute

[@ADeeSHUPA]

Deck Z uP

[@wherefancytakesme]

Rats are also self-grooming, so they make a good match for cats.

[@Augdawg55]

Rat 1:”WHAT is that?” Rat 2: “You know... I don’t know?” Rat 1: “You don’t knooooow? And you’re still babysitting it?”

[@moonlight7earltea634]

Babysitters don't ask questions, They just want them green stuff!

[@blackdogslivesmatter1568]

I used to always have rats..I actually saved a drowning rat from a flood in a monsoon in arizona. He lived and I released him in my yard in the desert. I had a mouse problem last year...a huge mouse problem. I caught them all and released them a few miles away where they had food and water sources. Pack rats are so cute and so were the mice I caught. I would never kill one...but mosquitos, flies, ticks or fleas...are always killed.

[@chrissyisateehee._.4855]

ANNE HULOVA thats amazing

[@mattcarter1781]

ANNE HULOVA and that's why you're an idiot

[@gailh589]

ANNE HULOVA u have done a really humane, kind thing by catching them and letting them go, we had loads of mice living in my House so my partner managed to catvh them and also let them all go about a mile from outhouse . U never here of anyone doing this. Most people would poison them or hit them with a shovel.. I couldn't kill anything not even spiders and I am frightened of them! Good luck with all u do xxx the Welsh cat lady

[@mattcarter1781]

gail h and you're also an idiot. Saving pests so they can be someone else's problem. Honestly vegans and animal rights nuts like you and this one up here are what's with the world. You let your animal obsession cloud your judgement

[@chrissyisateehee._.4855]

Matt Carter and you're the worst pest of all

[@Kimberliearcher]

They named the rats after the Ratatouille character lol

[@jspec1398]

The real life tom and Jerry

[@BaoThienNgo]

When they're working together 😊

[@iliketurtles3529]

j spec Pft

[@MegaMarie]

Jerry a mouse

[@TheSeerSacrifice]

j spec rats not mice

[@jerrywhidby5259]

Yeah, what's up?

[@Peacefully-Happy-86]

On behalf of all these animals thankyou for your OUTSTANDING care you do these animals proud and animal lovers, keep up the amazing work, lots of love xxxxxx

[@shavaunaronan3188]

I inherited a rat I did not initially want from my daughter. Ended up absolutely falling in love with her, took her everywhere with me. She was so smart and very affectionate. I totally get having these rats looking after the kittens!

[@natalieluders378]

My kids growing up always has rats as pets cause in Australia you cant get hamsters and gerbils they where the best pets ever

[@minakiel2930]

Natalie Luders why can't you have hamsters?

[@natalieluders378]

Mina Kiel we have major strict quarantine laws in every state of australia they are worried they could be set free and compete with our wildlife

[@regulator5521]

Natalie Luders same thing here in Hawaii, I had to put my dog in quarantine for 3 months bc he could've had rabies.

[@GrimFelArt]

Mina Kiel Because they could become an introduced species and end up like our rabbit and Minah bird problems.

[@SpaceCommand]

You also have those nasty Tree Hanging Spiders too. Was living in Brissie (back in NZ now) in 2001-2003 and went to mow the lawns for my Late Step Father & went to push the mower to get under the Bush and i just happened to look up and seen this massive Spider hanging from the branch with these sacs out the back. ... I NEVER done the lawns again. Aussie has some really nasty creepy crawlies!! 😨😨😨

[@chelseabrockmeier900]

My mom had a rat growing up and she trained him like a dog, he would clean his own cage and wait for her by the door when she got home from school.

[@tinakelly4284]

So glad to see rats getting a good press for once. I have kept a lot of different caged pets over the years and can honestly say that rats are the best by far. They are affectionate, playful, inquisitive, really good fun, and can learn to do activities. There are also a wide range of lovely colours to be found from specialist breeders, or you can obtain them from rescue centres that have rats, as well as pet shops. If you're on the fence about a caged pet, please consider a rat, you'll be glad you did !

[@willnottel5598]

Growing up, my sibling also had a variety of pet rodents, and the rats really were the smartest, and just about the longest lived as well. The only downside is that they've got all the pep and personality of any cat or dog, so it hurts just as much when they go... and they go so fast.

[@no_peace]

I miss my girls 😭 They were so funny and cozy and sweet and smart. But I didn't keep them in a cage very often after I tamed them...You have to be willing to spend a lot of time on them and/or keep their cage door open.

[@Lilo-A]

My mom has kept rats as pets since I was a small child. They are super smart and social. Combining them with kittens is awesome.

[@tungstenwhizard4361]

Rats are sensitive attentive and intelligent creatures. Of course they make good cares.

[@WineNationTV100]

They can be potty trained also

[@srepahzatulzzz9610]

They can cook too

[@alfinfellialnyoo2833]

Linguini ?! YOU TOOK MY SPAGETHHHHH

[@israelmoreno2627]

恵美子 H specially in a taco 🌮

[@soliferi]

true, mine always knew when i needed cuddles. i was too sad to replace him so he was the only one.

[@ieatemos]

Whenever people ask what kind of pet (not dog/cat) they should get, especially with kids, I'll say rat right away. They don't live a huge amount of time, yet they're usually super kind (not usually bitey, like hamsters can be) and they love being out on you and being petted. Plus they can be taught tricks!

[@weefslider]

iEatEmos I have both and would probably recommend mice more. They're a lot less work because they take up less space, poop less, eat less, etc. Rats also need a lot of attention while mice tend to not mind being left alone.

[@getonvimeoinsteadofytsicko6381]

Gerbils are better

[@ieatemos]

Mice are good pets if you're okay with a look-at pet, like fish, because most kinds that are sold in pet shops are bred from feeder type mice. So they'll end up being very fidgety and not want to be in a hand for very long (though I've had a specific type -can't remember the name :( - that had the temperament of rats). Gerbils are very similar to mice in that way; they're very jumpy, not always wanting to be held. And they have a BIG need to chew. Bars (noisy!), wood anything (constant toy buying), and plastic is a no-go (tunnels like for hamsters will just get chewed through).

[@alekm804]

i have 3 rats, i love them soo much, so cuddly, smart, social and in general a good companion to have. Theyre so adorable. >-

[@peteblue8828]

0:37 "My name is Sweat Pea."

[@electro2781]

sweet

[@Koisuni]

milk 고양이 thats actually a really great name for a cat

[@muffycrosswire2757]

That’s why he’s cranky 😂

[@hov7663]

I thought it said “swat paw” lol, Idk but would be more accurate

[@joshnothere6009]

If only society was this easy ...

[@princessirulancorrino4695]

I was thinking the same. But, well, you know, we are humans. And I’m not proud to be human...

[@googoobi50]

we really do live in a society where ppl spit at you for quoting crime statistics :/

[@luyandolove]

Brittany Bennett dude it’s a joke

[@MajorasWrath1]

@@googoobi50 what statistics?

[@lawiwis882]

Aww I’m so thankful for little Ebony to have felt love and company before passing❤️

[@Excalibur-Sonic]

I had a cat with Feline Lukemia... I miss him. R.I.P Tony.

[@deaniesaurus]

AWWW THATS ADORABLE 😻

[@nellgrill3845]

Wonderful humans, cats kittens and rats!! Love and live on!🐱🙏😁

[@Qichiquiche]

Honestly the absolute worse things about rats is how short their lives are 😢😢😢

[@jakel8627]

Ikr

[@laylarose1063]

Yeah, they live just long enough to get attached to, then gone...

[@AsyluMadness]

I've owned hamsters, mice, guinea pigs, and rats. Rats always made the best pets of the bunch in my experience. They're more sociable than hamsters and mice, and they don't piss a river all over you like guinea pigs. Again, just my experience.

[@fantasiesbyjuls]

AsyluMadness rats and cavies (guinea pigs) are great. My cavies never piss on me or when I have them out as for my rat, she'd take care of everyone. Running around my room, grooming and trying to feed everyone

[@gricecream]

AsyluMadness cavies don't pee on people unless you hold them too long. They shake and whine to warn you that they will pee. After warning they will pee.

[@gricecream]

Miss Co put a blanket over the cage where they poop and they will calmly poop

[@sarahfayenightwind2154]

It's so heartwarming to see animals being taken care of by people. It gives me hope that maybe humanity isn't completely garbage.

[@detectiveduck1577]

I see tom and Jerry decided to finally settle down

[@rebecca8525]

I thought Jerry was a mouse!

[@robdrich8556]

I had a pet rat once and they are like dogs ,,almost,, kinda like a mix of a cat and dog . They make great pets.

[@Spills51]

It's strange that just because of a hairless tail people cringe with rats. Put a fluffy end on them and you have one of the best selling pets in the world.

[@Mimi-74]

I have seen more videos of animals that act outside of their stereotypical roles. This is a great example. The kittens will really benefit from grooming and caring, no matter what the animal. Rats are social so this is great for them to be a part of a larger group and get love and cuddles back. A win/win situation. Very beautiful. ~❣️

[@healingandgrowth-infp4677]

This is why I dislike stigma. Scottish have stigma too and I’m nothing like that. Bullies spread rumours about me n it wasn’t true. Stigmas are basically rumours and usually untrue or greatly exaggerated

[@DD-ns6ff]

I know "sweat pea" is a typo, but I'll be damned if that wasnt the deciding factor in me wanting her.

[@obabadook8565]

im so glad i subscribed barcroft youtube channel

[@omegasiarnaq]

Why do people freak out when they see a rat/mouse? I find them cute.

[@omegasiarnaq]

Eh, true. Not as badly today as it was was centuries ago

[@mattmaillet1186]

wild dogs and cats carry diseases too.... any wild animal can carry diseases!

[@DannyJane.]

Think of it this way, if you saw a domestic cat in your friend's house you might think it was adorable; but if you ran into a cat in the wild, say a bobcat or a lynx, you'd have an entirely different reaction. It might attack, it might be sick, there's no knowing what it will do or whether it is carrying something you can catch. Well, it's much the same with rats.

[@omegasiarnaq]

I love cats, but I'm not stupid

[@du4lstrik3]

1) Rats are dirty and found in dirty places 2) Culture depicts the rat as a disgusting and negative creature. Seeing one outside is one thing, but having a rodent scuttle across your kitchen counter behind an appliance while you're cooking? Yeah people really enjoy that surprise. 3) Wild rats are often not friendly and bite. People don't like creatures that bite. 4) Wild rats are often riddled in disease. People don't like biting creatures that transmit diseases.

[@greenscarab2]

Rats are cool too. I had alot of them. Smart as hell and way misunderstood.

[@fantasiesbyjuls]

greenscarab2 for me, my rat was at the point where she didn't even need a cage. She'd just open the door anyway so I just left the door open all the time.

[@kingchimera4015]

I loved the cafe and loved the cats! Ended up adopting a cat there! Thanks for making this a possibility for me! Me and scruff(her new name] are getting along great!

[@conniee.]

Don't you realize they have to be strict? Gosh, there are more abandoned pets than there are ppl to adopt them.

[@conniee.]

So true.👍😀

[@RWAsur]

This is so wholesome and makes me so happy that it exists

[@meetmeinthehallwayoopies2081]

Ebony and Ivory, aw my Paul McCartney heart 😭❤

[@SaintJimmy379]

Oh wow... I never expected to see a rat cleaning and grooming a kitten... Made my day M8

[@oldoli]

This guys are wonderfull people. I am glad to share a planet with this kind persons

[@patricklevi253]

Ya gotta love NY...

[@Gabistruwwelliese]

This is one of the most wholesome stories I-ve ever seen!

[@shilkawi]

“We found a rat that need rescue” never thought I’d hear these words

[@netvisionz]

Ahmed khogali I’m still confused. Aren’t these the same rodents that carry diseases?

[@avanelletheclockfriend2515]

Justin Peters While they can, that’s only if they’re exposed to such diseases. Domestic rats are actually very clean, as they groom themselves often, so the only way they’d be able to carry something would be due to negligence on the part of the owner. As someone who’s had many rats in my life, I can attest that they make very good and safe pets for just about anyone, so long as they’re from a trustworthy breeder or pet store. Like any animal, you shouldn’t compare domestic rats to their wild counterparts.

[@tynellesharratt463]

@@netvisionz Different breed. The ones we have as companions are called a Fancy rat 🐭 They are a subspecies of wild brown rats, they are domesticated, and are generally smaller and prettier than their wild cousins. There are actually very much like teeny tiny little dogs, they make lovely little friends.

[@jennislater8299]

@@tynellesharratt463 they're so much like dogs, but have the cleaning habits of cats

[@antoinettebrown8176]

I have 3 rats

[@sweetdreams_98]

Antoinette Brown same

[@navi2932]

same

[@BingoMang0]

Antoinette Brown same

[@antoinettebrown8176]

A hairless and 2 with Fur my 4th one past away RIP Templeton :( the others are Zippy he has Fer Sumo he also has Fur and piglet she is hair less zippy sumo and Templeton are Boys

[@antoinettebrown8176]

My comment name is my mom's name my name is Haley

[@RaiRaiBrown]

I've met a friendly rat 🐀 in the past. I was really impressed with his disposition. I was forever changed after spending quality time with him.

[@AspieGirlArianaHale]

0:36 - ... Seriously, though? If I were a 14yo cat with the name “SWEAT PEA”, I think I’d be cranky too! 😂

[@ProdavackaDivu]

Lol my cat is named Sweet Pea but that’s an unfortunate spelling error 😂

[@noahway13]

In NYC, it might have been sweat pee...

[@soni8995]

I LOVE the idea of a cat cafe of rescued cats that need homes!!!❤❤❤

[@lizycole8999]

well, if I needed a reason to visit Brooklyn besides the Captain America statue...

[@crankyfox]

3:12 That rat really loves that kitten. He is squinting and grooming. That's pure unadulterated love. It's soooo cute!

[@TardisInTheSkye]

I'm crying, this is so beautiful :)

[@cooliipie]

Idristardis So are you

[@TardisInTheSkye]

The Legend34 lol aw thanks, your comment made my. Day 👌🏽👍🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@agonleed3841]

Idristardis you have a shitttlife if one comment of a horny person made your whole day.

[@clearsky1572]

*Agon Leed:* You have a sh*t life for making that needless comment dear. :-) And yes Idristardis I agree this is beautiful. :-)

[@hekatebleble4800]

Agon Leed, he's right though :P

[@Bubblyluvee]

Rats are pets like hamsters. They are all rodents and make cute lovable pets. I have had hamsters and my friend had rats they are not dirty or have diseases if they are cleaned 😄

[@claudiasrandomvideos7097]

Chyori Jang lol I uste to have hamsters they where mean to me but now I have gerbils and I've never been bitten by them

[@sidrock1258]

john brand You know there is a major difference between tamed pet rats who are probably given shots for diseases and wild untamed ones right?

[@dancefly7061]

john brand: Diseases directly transmitted by cats Cat scratch disease Cryptosporidiosis Hookworm Toxoplasmosis Tuberculosis ... And more! Any pet can carry a zoonotic disease. So, what is your point? First become educated, then comment. Moron.

[@christsservant5472]

I've had 2 pet rats. They are extremely sweet and friendly and smart.

[@JBrauhl19]

Just amazing to see diferent animals have good times together

[@coreylucas5346]

There is hope in this world after all.

[@solm.6184]

when y’all gonna open this in chicago? i’ll be there every day lol

[@SapphireAthena1]

Check out Windy City Cat Cafe, it's awesome!! They also have a kitten nursery.

[@solm.6184]

Julia Cornell OMG TY I NEVER KNEW YESSS ❤️❤️❤️

[@R.M.MacFru]

Ann Arbor, MI has a Cat Café as well.

[@foretwunnytimes1705]

@adorkaboo I'm pretty sure he meant if they franchise this one that has the rats. The one in Chicago doesn't have rats.

[@moonwatcher99]

@@R.M.MacFru We have one in Memphis too! It's called the House of Mews.

[@sandraalegria3439]

I love this ! Happy day because I'm feeling hopeful that there are solutions for humans and animals to coexist.