Lonely rat kisses woman who took him home

[@pl1763]

“For the lifetime that they have, you’re their whole life” My sentiments exactly. Powerful words.

[@meganimal8]

This absolutely has me sobbing. Being a rat lover I get so depressed when I hear people insulting and misunderstanding them on a daily basis saying they are dirty, aggressive and stupid when in fact they are the opposite of all those things. Thank you so much for taking such great care of your little man Toby, he is absolutely adorable! ❤❤❤❤

[@Cara-hm2tl]

Completely agree! Bless you!

[@meganimal8]

@@Cara-hm2tl ❤️ 🐀

[@Cara-hm2tl]

@@meganimal8 Thank you 🐀❤️!

[@barbarabruce7648]

Only humans can be dirty aggressive and stupid. Rats are lovely. People who don't realise that are the most stupid !

[@TheIzzywai]

I've had 18 rats, they are actual pocket puppies❤

[@saratonnan]

Rats are so misunderstood. Bless this lady for caring for him❤

[@rozalina531]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@francisfischer7620]

Amen!!!

[@andrewbrumagen3479]

Indeed

[@samdlt63]

Rats are very intelligent. In prison they act as messengers among inmates. They love Humans but we humans generally despise them. Sad.

[@ellenmuseum]

All small animals need respect and love too

[@michaelward9880]

What a sweet little guy. I didn't know rats could be so affectionate. I hope he beets the odds and lives longer than average. Love you, Tobi.

[@Joseph843]

I had pet rats as a kid. They are amazing. Super intelligent and affectionate. It's just so sad because their life expectancy is so short.

[@susan8471]

This lady is so understanding and has such a kind heart in her commitment. Animals don't live long enough.....❤❤

[@tanastoiberg7981]

So true. It is never long enough, is it.

[@Cara-hm2tl]

Very true. Life is so short sometimes.

[@francoisvilleneuve2346]

Ce rat a eu de la chance ! Dans d'autres cas il aurait été tué

[@evanwolf6618]

Some turtles and some birds could outlast You !! Then , you would not have lived enough for them . 🦨🐁🦜🐢🐢🪼🐢

[@fleurstoltenborgh1563]

She does taking care with all her love, but doesnt know that rats so need other rats,or they die

[@Dr4ch3nst3in]

The last one of my nine pet rats crossed the rainbow bridge 8 months ago and the heartbreak is still very much there, but whenever someone says I was their whole life and that they had a great mum, it brings a little soothing feeling.

[@awetistic5295]

Rats are the sweetest little chaos potatoes. So affectionate, loving and full of personality. It is incredibly hard to deal with the heartbreak of losing them after such a short time, but just look at Toby snuggling and boggling. So worth it.

[@henrik2117]

I'll just copy that expression cause it's so cute! - chaos potato's 😊

[@ds7900]

Chaos potato. Just made my week ❤

[@Blindsyde5762]

As others have stated "chaos 🥔❤❤❤

[@Nick-rs5if]

Rats are way smarter than people give them credit for. I am so glad to see him taken care of by someone who loves him. What a cute little guy 😊❤

[@beethovenstrance5042]

Their smarts are one of the reasons they are one of the most successful animals on Earth

[@MagnoliaPantherWoman]

That is one gorgeous rat. Your good care of him shows.

[@rebeccathegreat8110]

I never expected to hear gorgeous and rat in the same sentence.

[@theantinatalistinformant]

Disgusting

[@Cara-hm2tl]

​@@theantinatalistinformant humans are disgusting, not rats!!

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

Yes you are .@@theantinatalistinformant

[@loveistheway7366]

All creatures with a soul including insects & plants are GORGEOUS. Bc we are God’s creation. Please no judgments.

[@markanderson3870]

I'll never get another rat. The bond is so strong and it's only two years.

[@Frank_Nemo]

I can understand that.

[@teaglelover]

I use to feel that way too, but then I really missed the interaction & love shared with having pet rats. There’s just too many of them at the pet store’s in need of loving homes. It’s the right combination for me to get another pair. I also have ferrets and they don’t have a long life span either.

[@bassmati62]

@@teaglelover Ferrets live up to 8 years.

[@richbrake9910]

I had one live 3.5 years.

[@birgitpeters7975]

Meine Tochter hatte auch Ratten , ich habe sie lieben gelernt.🐀❤😊

[@sher2942]

"for the life-time they have, you're their whole life"- That was just beautiful. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@Cara-hm2tl]

Completely agree!

[@arainhadelicia]

im literally crying at this part

[@eshanicolombage4588]

Rats are misunderstood as someone else mentioned. They seem to be like any other animal just wanting to be loved. Thanks for sharing the video

[@saga2964]

Rats--esp boy rats--are so chill, gentle, and affectionate! (Girls are sweet too, just much more energetic, active, and restless.)

[@cat21860]

Energetic, restless, and tax evasion…

[@marionfarrell1716]

@@cat21860 They love financial crime the most.

[@saga2964]

@@marionfarrell1716 lol. Not sure how we got here...

[@costernocht]

The boys are total cuddlebugs!

[@saga2964]

@@costernocht more like little sacks of potatoes with ears!

[@02ujtb00626]

Rats are so loving and smart. My friend had one I would take care of when she was away. I have cats so I kept her largely seperated. How surprised I was when I realized they all just cuddled together like one big family. RIP Ruby.

[@suzannecarter445]

What a perfect Mom!

[@jackiejenkins4078]

Rats make such wonderful pets! They have such sweet personalities and are great with kids.

[@richbrake9910]

Rats are the only animal I have held and/or been around that have never bitten me. .Never!

[@krissykriss328]

I had a pet rat when I was in high school, he was the sweetest most loving animal I've ever had! He would follow me everywhere I went, like outside to check the mail, and would stay right next to me, he never ran away outside, so I started taking him for little walks up the street! He would sleep with me, watch tv with me, just like a dog or cat! Very affectionate animals, I would get the sweetest kisses from him constantly. They are very misunderstood and deserve love and kindness just like all living creatures do! I miss him so much. Thank you for showing the world how wonderful rats are, especially as pets. ❤🐀

[@NezumiTheRat82]

:)

[@RandyEveland1]

❤

[@skybug1706]

aren't those teeny little kisses just too much? heart melting. and their cute wee hands holding something 🥺🥺.. Used to have a rat a long time ago, he was so friendly. He'd go wild when he heard or smelled popcorn, and watching him hold one little popcorn and eat with his little hands was so adorable...We often invited him to movie night and he was such a good boy, he'd sit with us for the whole movie and politely eat a few single popcorns. They really are so bright and knowing, they are true family members. If you held him up to your face and said "kiss!' he'd kiss you right on the tip of your nose

[@krissykriss328]

@@skybug1706 Precious little guys for sure! The little kisses melted my heart too! ❤❤

[@Cara-hm2tl]

Completely agree!

[@bassanimation]

Those boggles, oh my goodness. Such a happy man. Thank you for giving him such a loving home! 💗

[@justinefafard2355]

Thank you for giving Toby the very best life & love ❤❤❤

[@HeatherValentineMsFoodie]

2 years 16 years NEVER ENOUGH!!!!! ❤❤❤❤ sweet baby boy

[@callieelliesociety]

He’s adorable. Reminds me of my pet rat I had as a child. He was the Best.

[@Cara-hm2tl]

Bless you!

[@angelkaty630]

This is one of the sweetest stories and animals I've ever seen. I'm crying from joy and sadness over her love for Tobi I know how that is loving and caring ever minute. She knows by the look on his face how he's feeling. So true.

[@nrgltwrkr2225]

Aw...he's so happy in his new forever home! Thank you for giving Toby his best life.

[@thinkforyourselfjohn3167]

Thank you for taking him in and loving him with a safe home. Rats are very smart no doubt. God Bless him ❤❤

[@claytonbouldin9381]

My friend had a pet rat named Spike and he was really smart. He actually lived to be five-years old, which is way beyond how long they are supposed to live.

[@Cara-hm2tl]

That is a brilliant age!

[@andrielisilien]

The love and care gave him more life 😊❤

[@claytonbouldin9381]

@andrielisilien He was very much loved too!

[@normadailey7953]

My 3 rats lived 7 years and all three died the same year. Some people don't believe that but it is true. The last one I brought to the vet because he had a horrible abscess on his side and the vet recommended a glass cage instead of the large plastic habitrail I had them all 3 living in. It really didn't matter because I'm sure he had cancer! He was the last of the 3 to pass away😢.

[@Cara-hm2tl]

@@normadailey7953 I am so sorry for your losses ❤️.

[@havanacat1]

Thank you for advocating for pet rats, and showing how lovely they are, so intelligent, sweet, adorable. I've had pet rats for many years, and a friend and I founded the only registered pet rat rescue charity in Canada. Rats are wonderful animals and misunderstood. Toby is lucky to have you as his mom!

[@mirkkasalo5868]

💖

[@maureendrozda9960]

Awww! Rats Are SWEET! Ans SMART! ALL❤️LIVES❤️MATTER!!! Birds Also Do That "Bruxing" Thing - With Beaks, I Think!

[@Cara-hm2tl]

And I think rabbits do too. When they grind their teeth softly, it is the same for them as a cat purring.

[@Majotsukai]

Both of the individuals are so precious. May God bless them both. ❤

[@My_cats4748]

Sweet little rat. So glad you have this darling boy. Just wants love

[@julieturner3446]

He looks like a very happy rat and he's extremely cute.

[@ljTauruswarrior]

❤❤❤❤ Thank you for being so kind to him he is beautiful ❤❤❤

[@Eibmozluver]

Rats have been getting such a bad rap. I've had several pet rats, and they were all simply amazing. Toby is so blessed you came into his life. He look fantastic.

[@OriginalMomo]

Aww such a sweet boy!

[@summer8941]

I cried when I saw him sad in that cold cage, THANKYOU for saving this beautiful precious boy ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏 ANGELS DO WALK THIS EARTH ☀️✨💎💞

[@pennPi]

He’s so cute. The way he holds his hand. So glad he’s able to live his best life.

[@SoulStarLA]

I have never in my life seen a rat smiling (except of course Ratatouille), but your rat is definitely smiling. Wonderful!

[@twilight79010]

What a wonderful person! Thank you for giving him an incredible life.

[@wendyelsey7765]

It must be heart breaking for you when he goes to that rats home in the sky so quickly. Thank you for giving him so much love.

[@misswilwarin8829]

"2 years, 16 years, it's never enough when you have a bond with an animal" yes yes yes

[@Finbar_Monroe]

the most CLEANEST animals you will ever keep, rats are under estimated

[@survivalwriter2635]

This is the most adorable rat I have ever seen.

[@ankebock7854]

I cried because it's so heart-warming ❤ to see that people treat rats like these lovely animals deserve. Rats a very smart. And Tobi is wonderful.

[@connieh9581]

Every creature deserves a good life.

[@Хдыщ-г2е]

What you say about parasites?

[@mirkkasalo5868]

He is a darling rat and got a blessed loving home, it is the most lovely thing 🌹💖🐀❣️

[@loisdargan1459]

A beautiful caring lady who has given this lonely rat a wonderful loving home which he will enjoy for his very short life.

[@ladyjane5401]

Aww! Thank you for giving him his best life ever in his senior years. ❤ 🙏

[@joycampi7233]

Omg it's Ratatouille!!❤❤❤❤ He is adorable! 😊 Tobi is very lucky to have you for his mom! 🙂

[@paulcarfantan6688]

Literally, incroyable mais vrai. I`m sure he works in a Parisian restaurant as a cook. J`en suis convaincu. The close-ups of his face were the best...freaking cute.

[@sb2126]

I love seeing people who genuinely love and connect with the animals they adopt. It's so heartwarming.

[@SharperMind123]

Thank you for committing to love and care for him. You are the best ❤

[@linzieloo1]

He is so beautiful, bless you for your kindness adopting him,

[@mazie7952]

He's so sweet ♥️💞♥️

[@jsmith3980]

You're a sweet mama for this cute rat. You have given him a great life.❤

[@josephinastover5785]

I also rescued a rat (years ago), Loki. He was so sweet, friendly and smart. I still miss him. Thank you for taking such wonderful care of Tobi. Rats are amazing animals and deserve our understanding and compassion ❤

[@RandyEveland1]

I never knew…. Now I do!!!❤😊

[@josephinastover5785]

😊

[@Cara-hm2tl]

Completely agree and bless you!

[@candieschonauer4083]

I love rats they are the sweetest! I love you Toby! Thank you for loving him and giving him a great life!

[@7728abbott]

Is there any animal that isn't worthy of love? Bless you!

[@mariach46]

Bless you kind lady. I wouldn't know how to deal with saying goodbye after 2 years of friendship with a rat. Thank you for saving him.❤

[@Cara-hm2tl]

Same here too!

[@bugloverspiderlover8490]

Try 8 months,that’s how long my mantids usually stay with me,my last one of 2023 passed last February,she was actually around 9 months old,way longer than her species usually lives,even in captivity.

[@thevegandragon4676]

Beautiful. Thank you for your kindness to these much maligned critters.

[@fireice2037]

He may not live long but for the time he does have he has a wonderful home and seems very content and happy to live out his life.

[@captainjurgh8142]

Rats are neat and smart animals. Happy to see her taking such a great care of Toby

[@andread4595]

He is such a sweet and loving boy. I wish people could see the value of rats and show them more kindness. Lots of love and good days, Tobi and fam❤

[@Cara-hm2tl]

Completely agree!

[@Freshair_and_messyhair]

Aww I miss my little rat Rizzo 😢💕🐀 So glad he was given such a loving home!❤

[@critterallywithjohnernest.]

He is a beautiful boy! I have had too many rats to even count. Best pets ever! Thank you for taking care of him in his senior days.😊😊😊😊😊❤

[@mc-bb8pd]

How do you manage when it is their time?😢

[@Cara-hm2tl]

Bless you!

[@Cara-hm2tl]

​@mc-bb8pd I would ask the same thing?

[@critterallywithjohnernest.]

@@mc-bb8pd It is never easy to lose them and it takes months before i even think about getting more. It is actually over a year now and i don't plan on getting any until after summer is over. I always try to be there and hold them in my arms as they take their last breath. They can't seem to get close enough to you and would dig a hole in you if they could get closer. They know something is wrong and they panic but if you hold them they are reassured and it is the best gift you can give them. My last rat i buried in the back yard was such a cuddle bug and would sleep on on my chest for hours if i was watching tv. I'm still not over her and it's been a year. Take care 🙏🙏

[@critterallywithjohnernest.]

@@Cara-hm2tl Thank you, they truly are special animals that are extremely social and loving. I never understood how people think they are filthy as they are only as dirty as the environment you keep them in. I always potty train them the first day i get them and on average it takes 4-10 days at most. Take care and thank you for loving the little 4 legged friends ❤️

[@susanbowman6652]

I adopted a rescued rat, and he was one of the sweetest little beings that I’ve ever met. I called him my little guy. He was such a great companion; being intelligent, and exhibiting a sense of humor. I miss him.

[@k1ttymami]

The sweetest video ever 🤍 both you & baby toby deserve one another. May you get showered in unlimited blessings for your compassionate heart.

[@louisemcmillan3576]

Awww, what a darling, sweet li'l fella Tobi is. And he has a darling, sweet mama too 💕. So glad you took him in xxx

[@kismypencek6185]

What a beautiful tribute to him! I had one of the same who changed my worldview with how affectionate and smart he was!!!!!

[@PalemoonTwilight]

Ohhhh, so sweet. Thank you for making this little one your special friend. 💜

[@willietheyorkie7272]

Oh my! One can see this furbaby smile & can tell how happy & loved he feels ❤❤❤

[@ElsjeMassyn]

You are a wonderful human being. Thank you for giving this sweet animal a home where love is.

[@laurat1129]

Toby’s adorable, and he ended up w/the right person.💕🐀☮️

[@mikefox181]

What a sweet boy . All he needed was a good loving home .

[@deborahallen3318]

Ratties are the most misunderstood animals! The only difference between a rattie and a kitten is a litter box. Thank you earth angel! ❤🫶

[@alycewich4472]

And life span...

[@neetsdomination]

Awww little guy!!

[@tjteknik1]

Rats are so sweet and fun, but they don't live for long. We had two "older" (Remy and Martin) for half a year, saving them from a home that couldn't take care of them. So at least they had a good life at the end - died within a couple of months apart, but loved and well taken care of.

[@helenstewart9408]

This was very touching. You are beautiful together.

[@waverider8549]

The doggy being nice to the rat is a telling sign of how good this lady is with animals

[@elliotpolanco159]

Beautiful big boy, two beautiful souls melts my heart.

[@Alvin67108]

Lovely!!! Take good care of your Rats and Guinea Pigs and Hamsters everyone!!! ❤

[@anjelahintz9474]

Love Ratties they are amazing sweet animals

[@annadrift4]

Rats are absolute sweethearts. They laugh and show love with such heart, they will melt yours.

[@carolewhite4659]

He's adorable!! Those wee paws are the sweetest things xoxo

[@PrayingForTruth]

Those wee paws clasped together had me 😍. He's just so adorable.

[@bmanscire]

Rats are so misunderstood!! Gosh he is such a sweetheart! You’re such a good person!! God bless you

[@bellekordo]

Thank you for caring for Toby. He deserves a good life.

[@PeterBijkerk-f1k]

Important: RATS ARE SOCIAL!!! Do not keep them alone!

[@buzzyboo6673]

2:11. Look at him with his little hands clasped! 😊❤

[@WaiferThyme]

I love his teeny hands!

[@Sally237-s4w]

Yeah so sweet

[@caliblue2]

I took care of two Dumbo rats full-time for several years. They were beautiful beings, and I loved them dearly.

[@Nellis202]

And you will see them again. Have faith , otherwise ……. what’s this life for ?

[@godsgraceissufficient2324]

May God bless her for rescuing this little darling!❤

[@dalroache]

Beautiful creature thank you for caring for him

[@Prism_ism]

Aww. He's a snuggle ratty! ❤🐀

[@Riana.dS.]

Absolutely precious. Toby is a great name. Thank you for making this wee darling's life happy and comfortable. Your crown awaits you in Heaven.

[@malouschipper410]

What a lovely friendship. Tobi is adorable 🐀🐾💙🙏💙🐾🐀

[@pm6679]

Thank you for being so kind. What a lovely human you are. ❤️❤️❤️

[@TDS231]

God Bless this mom. I have taken care of these sweet babies. They are just like doggies only cuddle size.

[@GrantMC100]

Ahhhh He's adorable. Beautiful little Toby

[@TraceyJones-ox3xx]

Toby is really cute bless him so glad your his mom he’s certainly well loved now

[@loubock3238]

Thanks to this compassionate vet tech, Toby is living his best life ever! Blessings to this family

[@maneetasawhney5160]

You two lovely creatures deserve each other. Thank you for loving him

[@janesgems7]

Poor little lad. I'm glad he's now being loved.

[@01christa]

Aww... Toby is so sweet. Thank you for taking him in and giving him a "Happily ever after. " ❤

[@michellewingard4757]

Such kind little souls ❤