Rats 🐀 Why They Make Great Pets?

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Rats, often underestimated and misunderstood, are incredibly intelligent, social, and affectionate creatures. Despite their reputation, rats are actually clean animals that groom themselves regularly. They are highly trainable and can learn tricks, respond to their names, and even use a litter box. Rats also possess a curious and playful nature, making them entertaining companions. These small rodents have a strong sense of companionship and thrive in pairs or small groups, enjoying human interaction as well. With their gentle and friendly demeanor, rats make excellent pets for both children and adults alike.
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[@Dogos_are_great]

Miniature schnauzer

[@eddieblancher7557]

Manta Ray!

[@Kim.Ju-ae]

@@flufypigeon i hate hamsters too

[@fatimasarwar9782]

Gray francolin

[@gabrielgacak2454]

Pls do burowing owl pls pls pls

[@Bateluer]

Never ever get just one rat. No matter how much you play and interact with it, you are not a substitute for another rat.

[@acatwithwiskers9273]

Think about it on the terms of getting kidnapped by aliens and never seeing another human again.

[@kaulis6524]

Thats right!

[@Ich-Existiere-Nicht]

They need someone who understands them. Another species won't do. They need company from another rat.

[@julianstayup1900]

What about rabbits

[@ArnoldsKtm]

That goes for any animal

[@Dionaea_floridensis]

Ah yes, the "immeasurable heartbreak in 2 years" pet

[@vocaltune6504]

That's my issue with getting one. 2 years later...*dead*

[@lauraw2526]

Mine lived 3 years. I still miss her.

[@TheRatLover51]

videos: have atleast 2 rats. me: proceeds to have 48 rats 😳 edit: I mean 47

[@weeezy3028]

Mine lived for 4 years 2 months, after she passed away I never had the guts to get another pet

[@spacedrake8364]

@@weeezy3028 Rats are so sweet, I'm sorry for your loss.

[@therandommemecat7738]

Rat can even cook a 5 stars meal for you

[@harrisonbetker2271]

And rats have been known to train turtles in the way of ninjistu.

[@DaRealEaze]

Bruh 😅

[@harrisonbetker2271]

@@user-qb2fb7eu9w you can stop kissing China's ass.

[@Poisonous_potato547]

Aha

[@solidturtle6910]

Les veres des amoureux sont comme le bon vin~

[@catherinehubbard1167]

Three more things to keep in mind: 1. Rats have short lifespans, usually about 2 years or a bit more. They are prone to tumors near the end of their lives. You can factor in vet bills, and the losses will be heartbreaking. But they are indeed great pets, and once in a while you will encounter a particularly special companion you will especially cherish and never forget. 2. Be very careful to avoid mixing sexes unless you want huge numbers of pups. 3. Rats must constantly gnaw on things to keep their ever-growing teeth under control. They will not bite YOU, but charging cables, electrical wires, furniture, paper, textiles or anything else they can get to is fair game. If you let them roam, you must rat-proof the area and/or supervise.

[@psiduck6101]

Also, rats love to piss everywhere

[@ghost_king_hua_cheng]

Uhhh yes this happened to my bedsheets once XD

[@calciferr_27]

@@psiduck6101and definitely more so males than females but yeah

[@bichen-up-ur]

2 YEARS? omg my heart would break nvm.

[@veethabeeyt]

time to make a rat army or smth

[@lv8164]

The most important piece of advice is: Get either only females or only males, unless you want an army of rats in no time.

[@mandyfilman4977]

If i didint have such a small house i would want a rat army 😭 theyd just run all over the place though

[@mightytaiger3000]

Bring on the army😍

[@thegreatgoldfilms6311]

What if the rats are spayed/neutered?

[@ProGamingProphecy]

​@@QwertyoUipHmm.. imagine using this strategy when buying a house and requesting a lower cost 😂 just release to let them play, take pictures like the home is infested, and then call them all back to you for extraction 😂

[@ibtgb2]

Ummm… I mean I kinda want a rat army now. I didn’t even want one rat before you said this but now I’m definitely getting a male and female rat and you’ll see me as the new theocratic fascist dictator of Ratistan which is what I’ll be renaming the United States and Canada combined.

[@pocketlint4808]

Make sure to get multiple rats! Even playing with your rat as much as possible wont be enough, as they need another rat to wrestle, snuggle, and communcate with

[@rodrigorafael9514]

Don't they transmit diseases?

[@DrippyPlayz1]

Ill Feed It To My Python 😈

[@bleachstain3952]

⁠​⁠@@DrippyPlayz1I’ll feed your python to my Philippine eagle .🥵😈🤭.

[@somerandommexican5681]

@@DrippyPlayz1a bit cruel but a snakes gotta eat, just make sure you don’t become a serial killer

[@dabestboi7509]

@@DrippyPlayz1 so cool, thinking your funny about talking like that. Id feed you to an mountain lion if i could.

[@Jake_Kowalski7]

"Rats need high-quality rat food" rats in my attic: "the taste of cement is great 🤤"

[@alexanderkennedy2969]

lmao 😂

[@Phenomenal14901]

You have a cement attic?

[@Jake_Kowalski7]

@@Phenomenal14901 No, I have cement ,,on" my attic. I'm Bob the builder

[@acanthafiore]

Major downside to a pet rat is they live a much shorter life. Cats & dogs you can expect to have around for at least a decade, rats on the other hand is like 2 years.

[@JLynn680]

Rats make amazing pets. I’ve had several through the years. Worst thing about them is they only live around 2 years. Females are susceptible to cancer. It would always break my heart that they’d leave us so soon. But they’re intelligent, so much fun, friendly, and will follow you around like puppies. And yes, they are sociable, so are always happiest with at least 1 rat buddy, but will still love their human companions.

[@Alucard45000]

Overbreeding is one reason for that, rats lived longer before than they do now. My mom had a rat that lived til the ripe of age of 9 years old.

[@shapeshiftingmedallion3974]

​@@Alucard45000 thats awesome

[@shapeshiftingmedallion3974]

​@@Alucard45000Sad that overbreeding is causing it tho :(

[@StudioMod]

@@shapeshiftingmedallion3974Eh, he's not 100% right. They have shorter lives mostly because of their nature as being prey animals. They're honestly the best pets, but in the wild, they live even shorter, usually less than a year. The issue is that predation has made natural selection unable to weed out genetic conditions, like: mycoplasma, hind leg degeneration, rampant amounts of cancer and tumors, bad vision, diabetes, kidney and heart disease, teeth malocclusion, and powerful allergies.

[@hermanpesina6328]

So by next year its safe to say all these rats will be dead

[@Bone_Incidents]

NEVER EVER GET ONE RAT no matter what you do, you're not a rat.

[@impulsiveurge5837]

yeah dont get rats they are disgusting

[@rabidsetssf2820]

@@impulsiveurge5837 dont be racist

[@Bone_Incidents]

@@impulsiveurge5837 L opinion

[@jmanruules]

@@rabidsetssf2820 huhh?

[@channelrandom2225]

What about six nine ?

[@davidmouzayek3764]

I had a free roaming rat pet (Hercules) in my apartment. Would ONLY do his business in my bedside bedside draw, but sleep in the other one. Didn’t even teach him that I’ve had pets my whole life up until now, being 37. They’re all in my heart, but he is the best pet I’ve ever had for multiple reasons Fearless. Even when i vacuumed and had people over. VERY sociable. Even hung out with me when I would watch tv. Even had a little wine with me. Very calm cool and collective. And attacked a snake, which is how I found him in my friends snake cage. Made a deal with my friend to keep him if he’s alive before I leave, hence the name “Hercules”

[@user-uw4vm7hw8w]

lol cute rat

[@FletchChokieboe]

they’re actually omnivores, and while fruits, veggies, and pellets can cut it, they actually love cooked eggs! they can have a little bit of cheese too, it’s like cake to them in that it’s super tasty but too much will make them sick. and sometimes my rats tried to nibble on me while “grooming” my fingers, but only ever really bit me if i was wearing gloves to clean their cage as they didn’t know my hands were under there. They also make this grinding noise with their teeth called bruxing that means they’re happy! if they’re super happy and bruxing really hard, their eyes will boggle out, which can look a little concerning but doesn’t hurt them at all.

[@tripalongbrasil]

DO NOT KEEP ONLY ONE RAT. They're extremely reliant on their social bonds with other rats to thrive. If you get only one, it's life will be miserable no matter how much you play with it.

[@4321grp]

How about getting a cat to play with the rat?

[@mr.shortism]

You cant sleep over night with the rat, be at home with it constantly, fit in its bed with it for snuggles, groom it, or do anything a rat buddy could do

[@tripalongbrasil]

@@mr.shortism exactly

[@freedomchef9354]

Yeah. Get at least 20 rats and make sure that they are 10 males and 10 females. They will not get bored, neither will you😏

[@janeemflores]

So that's why Scabbers looked depressed.

[@enraikow6109]

Reading the comments, never have i ever seen a factor of animal care so paramount to an animal's life as much as a rat's companionship with another rat.

[@sweettangerines8182]

In simple, regular terms/language:. "after I read the comments, I learned that the most important thing to consider, when keeping a rat/rats is the fact that they thrive in groups of 2 or more. It's very important that rats are never kept alone. Whenever possible, please keep rats in groups of 2 or more. ... If I may add. This advice about companionship goes for lots of other rodents eg: rabbits, Guinea pigs, capybaras, prairie dogs etc

[@TheDorianTube]

People like to parrot other people's good points. 80% of the comment section is about that, and you will STILL find plenty of guys thinking '' That's not enough, they NEED ME, I'm the protagonist, I will be the one that tells them this. It has to be me ''. Even this comment has one of these guys telling OP that 2 rats are important. Thank god you were around bro, the other 1000 weren't clear enough, and OP obviously didn't know about the 2 rats either lol

[@sweettangerines8182]

@@TheDorianTube omg, I KNOW!! 😂 Aren't people SO pathetic and ridiculous? 😂 I mean, the way people care so much about animal welfare that even though there are already existing comments that offer similar advice, losers still decide to offer more advice and guidance about the care of animals. Because those sad folk don't have anything better to do with their time than care about the welfare of animals! I mean... Can you even imagine being such a loser!? 😂 Because only losers care so much about animals, right? Ahh... Awesome to talk to you. You seem like a really cool guy. ☺️❤️

[@ryand8293]

​@@TheDorianTube you're just jealous because they're (ALL) the (LONE) Man on Fire . . . 🤣

[@user-xe6do4jw8u]

​@@TheDorianTubebro 🔥

[@2boysyou2be]

"Rats can carry diseases" Where do you think they get the rats from? The subway!?

[@emitindustries8304]

I had 2 male rats, brothers, named Sneezy and Snorkel. Snorkel had a breathing trait where he went "snork-snork" all the time. Sneezy sneezed alot. I taught sneezy to run up my arm on command. He liked to sit on my shoulders when I was in the kitchen, and receive treats.

[@cashview.shorts]

i had rats and they were by far the greatest pets i owned. they never tried to escape their room and would always run to me when i entered the room. good memories

[@FG-bu3jp]

Aren't you afraid of those teeth?

[@cashview.shorts]

@@FG-bu3jp they never bit me. just one little nibble when i first pet glory (the ferocious female) but after that they never did.

[@FG-bu3jp]

@@cashview.shorts oh that's nice I remember being bitten by my sisters pet hamster and they're way smaller lol but I never touched him again 😅

[@kanakpratapsingh8466]

That's sweet

[@cashview.shorts]

@@FG-bu3jp yeah when youre very young and encounter something like that, you fear it for the rest of your life

[@kingcc9999]

Rats always seem like amazing pets despite the stigma behind them my only problem is their lifespan. They live for a few years which is too short for me but long enough to rip my heart out when they pass away

[@beatrizbatista8647]

THIS!

[@soft.nd.golden]

YES

[@soft.nd.golden]

So sweet I had 2 albino females when I was a child. They were so lovely and extremely intelligent and trainable. My sister and i and my mom trained ours to ring a bell when they wanted out of their cage..they had a litter box.. they did cute tricks and ate rice krispies out of our lips. They were like little puppies! my mother fell so deeply in love with them. Unfortunately after a couple years one got sick. My mom paid for her to have mammary tumors removed 2x and eventually they just came back and we had to let her pass.. soon after her death her companion passed away from heart break and she also suffered from the mammary tumors as well. I guess they are a common problem with them. Their names were Peanut and Buttercup... rest in peace little angels 🐁 🐭 ❤ (my mom was so heartbroken about the loss of these little angels that she said she could never have another pair because their bonds are so deep and they don't live long.. {note: the rats we bought were 2 feeder rats we saved from petco or the like. Not sure if other species live longer})

[@wannabewyvern]

yeah they seem like amazing pets but I could never get one bc of this

[@soft.nd.golden]

@AlexaY82 I like your point of view thank you for sharing. I feel that as I've had to rehome quite a few different snakes bevause I had to move across the country to leave my abuser. Thanks for opening my eyes to a different way to think about this.

[@Sharkbait_Soybomb]

Rats are SOOO cute! I don’t know how people hate them so much. Open your hearts people.

[@haarivengassery2799]

It's all cute and fun until blud gives you plaque or chew on your things.

[@JamesYates-lw4tc]

​@@haarivengassery2799Rats dont give people plaque, there prone to diseases but not plaque, also rats that are domesticated are actually very clean

[@thedinonuggielord]

I used to have pet rats!! They’re so cute and really silly. One of them would climb on the ceiling of the cage so we called her spider-rat when she did that.

[@tgm4650]

I've had many rats, and i see a lot of people being sad about how short they live. After crying many times because of their death, i simply started being fine with it, not because i don't care but because now i think that living 2~4 years is actually fine to them and even if it is too little, it's awesome that i can make their short lives so happy and out of worries.

[@Aethelhadas]

Unrelated but I am struggling with human deaths and this makes me remember someone telling me "Getting to exist is an exceedingly rare opportunity considering the scale of universe that is quite possibly lifeless, which then reminds me that we’re not even really “supposed to” be here in the first place. So when I think of death I realize that it’s actually the default way of things for us as life forms, to not exist. Life is so incredibly rare and I think of life as kind of a blooper in the universe. Realizing this feels like an existential crisis at first, but then over time it’s actually comforting emotionally. Because it’s easier to accept the deaths of others when you think of how little a chance we had to be born in the first place. This mindset makes it much easier to handle the loss of loved ones, it’s just the way of the universe. Nothing more, nothing less" I feel that yours and this person's mindset, really gives me some peace about my biggest fear, which is losing a loved one(pet included). 2 years is a gift for the rat and a gift for the world to have that precious rat!

[@prateekdgr8one123]

​@@AethelhadasRead Bhagavad Gita to know more about life

[@KillRhythm]

@@james.p4579your fairy tale never existed

[@nunpho]

​@@james.p4579you actually believe that happened? Would you believe someone that said they did all that today?

[@notactuallyreal.]

It’s so cute watching rats use their little hands and pick up food with them

[@livmontenegro2081]

Yes adorable

[@slaythembeforeme]

Rats don't even have hands though lol

[@MsLH208]

& teacups❤

[@nunpho]

​@@whatthedogdoin284they don't but ok

[@TengenHasAFavoriteWife]

They also wrap their tails around your arm if you hold them for ultimate cuteness and stability ❤ And they poop everywhere.

[@bubbletea-v4717]

they dont poop outside the cage at all if you litter train them...they do piss everywhere though

[@tomhill4003]

Rats are AMAZING PETS. I grew up around all sorts of pet animals. Rats are by far the best pets ever. Truly amazing, intelligent, and social critters: much more so than dogs and cats. Big plus is that they are nocturnal, so when you get home from work, they are ready to play and hang out. The hardest part is becoming so bonded with them... they only live2-3 years. Oddly enough, they love to hang out and have snacks while watching TV. They are the perfect pet!

[@marcusinfestus1333]

I miss my rat. One more thing to keep in mind; They live for like, 2 years. Mine lasted almost 3. You get attached and then they have to go. It's not easy; but it's worth it.

[@Sir_Rat6225]

i really want pet rats and this is the thing that resists me from getting them, my older sister had hamsters all her life so she had this situation but i think she got used to it after a while. the thing that matters to me is that they had a nice long life full of fun and will think of me when they pass away❤

[@rustyfisher2081]

​@@Sir_Rat6225i really like your thinking on this

[@ChromisPasqueflowerBowerbird]

doesnt sound worth it at all

[@rustyfisher2081]

@@ChromisPasqueflowerBowerbird suffering is a part of life, and with something like this you'll have some happy memories along with it

[@theoneandonlymagnum]

Please tell me you did not have only one rat... keep them in pairs at least!

[@Victori.A1]

It's nice seeing people being nice to them for once.

[@johndiddilyjoe6258]

Well you realise 99% of interactions between humans and rats are negative right? It's not like humans want to hate them but they eat food,destroy living spaces and spread disease.

[@donkey7922]

Agreed

[@erinboateng5961]

Tell that to a New Yorker and you’ll get the side eye treatment😭

[@spookieboogi6161]

In New York these things are huge seen one the size of a small dog I knew then that the sewers were not for me:

[@DiggitySlice]

I've never ever seen someone being mean to a pet rat on YT. Disease ridden pests, however, caused the black plague, and need to be exterminated.

[@InfernoHammer]

Glad to see people finally educating other people about rats! They truly are magnificent creatures but the get a bad reputation. Here’s an example: a lot of people think that rats get smelly quickly because they do right? Wrong! Animals like rabbits actually get stinky faster!

[@haruka3203]

"Your rat will become bored and depressed" I felt that, on a personal level.

[@AlimTetramorph]

The biggest downside of rats is the lifespan.

[@MinstrelSentFromAnotherLand]

On god. I had two rats, got em as babies, never knew how fucking cool a rat could be, and how much I could love them. That was the shortest 2 years of my life. I’ll never own another, solely for that reason. RIP Mashonka and Poilu

[@LeviBulger]

Especially if you also own a cat.

[@slugsarecool_really]

​@National3730please re-read your sentence

[@John-X]

yeah if ppl have issues with the lifespan, u should get a Guinea Pig. they are basically just big hampters.

[@joostine3720]

@@slugsarecool_reallyminor typos tbh, just take out the it and replace where with were

[@r3gret2079]

I had 2 rats. They are such fun lil creatures. I used to take my first out to do gardening with me, but he jept eating my lil cherry tomatoes. My second had an open cage, n he was a lil explorer. I would take that lil dude EVERYWHERE. His favorite place to go was the super market. So many people would come up to see him. I took that as an opportunity to teach people about rats, that they aren't just filthy rodents, but some of the smartest n funniest lil goobers. I absolutely LOVE rats. So darn cute.

[@noahzero9380]

Nasty taking a rat to a super market. Absolutely disgusting.

[@r3gret2079]

@noahzero9380 you'll survive, probably.

[@the_greatest_unicorn]

​@noahzero9380 fancy rats dont have any diseases. It's the street rats that are the problem and carry diseases everywhere.

[@iskrhog]

​@@noahzero9380why are you going at the supermarket then?

[@FinalBossOfCanada]

@@noahzero9380you are the type of person to kick cats, aren’t you?

[@cubiclelemur]

I have pet rats, they all like to hang out with me sometimes, and me and them play, they are really chill, even gave them clever names too :)

[@KestrelDC]

It’s such a crime their lifespans are so short! 😢 If only they had at least that of a dog! They’re so sweet and smart, they really deserve to be around longer!

[@louthinator]

"if you get 1 rat" don't say that.. seriously, DON'T give people the idea of just getting 1 rat because humans physically cannot spend enough time with a rat to satisfy its social needs and the loneliness makes them absolutely miserable and can even kill them. I don't know how much I need to emphasise this but GET 2 RATS MINIMUM! I love rats but unfortunately I can't bring myself to own one because of their short lifespans... I'd much rather have a long term companion which is why I own reptiles.

[@izzy6032]

It’s not just about how much time is spent with them, but about the bonds between rats. They don’t bond with humans the same way, we can’t give them the same things they’d get from another rat.

[@louthinator]

@@izzy6032 point still stands, never say "if you get 1 rat..." that posibility should never cross anyone's mind when getting them as pets.

[@J_Lynn]

yes, we had two when I was a small child. They were fantastic pets. Unfortunately, one of them passed from cancer. The other was not the same afterwards, she was very obviously so incredibly miserable, and passed shortly after. I would love to own more, but after that heartbreak I just can't bring myself to.

[@rollihd714]

@@louthinator some gonna do it either way

[@shafayetarish5616]

I'm not even getting one

[@YuichiTamaki]

I heard they are great chefs too!

[@Octol1]

Iconic since one of my pet rats is named Remy

[@kingsnakke6888]

Agreed. As shown by the hit mecha anime movie Ratatouille

[@angelalewis3645]

😂

[@terredigreogorio4621]

Yes, they will cook a great dish, but then eat it all!😂

[@OfficerBarricade]

they look so cuddly

[@albingengembre1664]

Quoi de plus adorable que ces petites peluches, douées d une intelligence surprenante , très affectueux et adorables

[@CrysPhoenix]

Just a friendly reminder that no human can ever replace another rat. No matter how much time you spend with it. Never get just one

[@PCRieffer]

Is it ok to get 2 female or 2 male or should it be a male and a female?

[@aaronzielsdorff803]

@@PCRieffer yes, its ok as long as the rats dont show agressive behavior or sexual (unless u want baby rats

[@CrysPhoenix]

@@PCRieffer Males and females have different behaviours and (in some cases) needs! Do plenty of research before commiting! Any pair of rats can work together if they show no signs of aggression regardless of gender. Though be warned that male×female pairings can lead to sexual agression even if they've been neutered/spayed. If the rats are from different litters, or haven't been introduced previously I'd suggest slowly introducing them in a neutral environment over the course of a few days. to avoid possible harm between them. Monitor them closely during this time. Don't worry if they "fight" a bit with eachother, rats playfight all the time just for fun or for dominance.

[@Metal_junk]

Then there better be a “buy one - get one free” discount

[@thato8000]

but what if I dress up in my rat costume and then play with it

[@sydmccreath4554]

Rats come to you when you call their name. They REALLY are like teeny little dogs. They are EXTREMELY loving too!

[@emmabery8594]

I call them pocket puppies! ☺️

[@CatPurrson.]

I saw a rat in the sewer. It bit me. They aren’t very nice, they’re so mean to me. And idk why, but sometimes I make weird noises and hiss? 🤔

[@sydmccreath4554]

@@CatPurrson. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@CatPurrson.]

@@sydmccreath4554 What?!

[@adr2l_]

@@CatPurrson.Domesticated rats are a lot different than the ones you’d find in the wild so don’t worry, domesticated ones are usually very exposed to humans and even prefer their company! So they’re much more friendly and less likely to hurt you

[@Talimxo]

I CANT TAKE THIS CUTENESS ANYMORE 😭😭😭🤧🤧🤧🤧🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

[@skafatd]

bro said they need 5 star quality rat food while they be nesting in my attic feeding off dust particles and wood chips

[@brendalynnogotaisaguedecas2526]

I used to own rats as my pets and they definitely r great companions. Theyre so fun to watch while they play amongst each other and with people. I miss them.

[@mr.thammisses6119]

Ik you miss them we miss are rats too. It feels amazing that we can give them the best lives they could ever get. They all up in heaven bruxin and tackling each other.

[@nolby1758]

How are they while roaming? I know they chew.

[@brendalynnogotaisaguedecas2526]

@@nolby1758 mine never chewed on anything that they weren't supposed to. I also never just left them alone while I let them out of their homes to play. I had several of them bc they were family- mom, dad and 6 kids. Like in the video, I made them a play structure to keep them occupied outside of their tank and interacted with them. What's unique about mine was that they acted like dogs in a way. They all had names and would come to me when called, lick me to show me affection, and would sit for special treats among other little behaviors. It was quite fascinating.

[@AMAZINGDAVE]

Can i get a rat whilst i have a cat?

[@1999bishop]

@@AMAZINGDAVEonly if the rat is the same size as the cat

[@katamine11]

I never realized how cute rats actually are!

[@AXYER]

And now you know!! :D They're super adorable pets!

[@amberkerr2333]

They are the cutest :-)

[@OGWimoTapia]

Sadly rats formed part of a plague so that’s why in a lot of people heads they are dirty animals and they don’t like them. But in reality just like a cat or a dog. A rat can be a pet and can be trained too. If anybody tells you a rat is the worst animal to have as a pet always remember that even tho is cruel science chose these animals because they are indeed smart. I personally own cats and birds of of my life. But if anything I would love to have a pet rat one day.

[@alpha_jasperflair1097]

@@OGWimoTapiarats only formed the plague because they became dirty and poisonous, it wasnt their fault, humans were abusing nature so nature striked back at us. Our purpose in this world was to take care of nature and every living creatures and what we all did was abuse it, which is why our earth is becoming dirty infested with many diseases.

[@toontown9854]

The Media

[@glo464]

I had the pleasure of having a couple Dumbo rats as pets! They are sweet, smart, social and really do make great pets. ❤🐀🐀

[@pryncecharming2133]

So cute! I think I'll get three ❤😊

[@TheMissileHappy]

If only they lived longer :( I don't think I'd be ready to say goodbye so relatively soon after getting them.

[@emmabery8594]

"to you rats are only there for a little bit but for the rat you are there forever." -a wise person.

[@Shmandalf]

Yeah, most of the one's I've had were about 2 years. On the plus side, they're great for kids because they're easy to care for and not such a big commitment like a dog (or even a turtle or snake).

[@Kayther33]

​@@emmabery8594 i only heard that part of only stay with me for little time

[@Mozzyguy]

​@@emmabery8594 friendly rat focast, right?

[@emmabery8594]

@@Mozzyguy how did you know 🤫

[@Nyomin09]

They also boggle. Dont freak out when their eyes slightly move out of their head

[@nakedramcswain4383]

Wait what😢

[@stephengonsalves9705]

​@@nakedramcswain4383They have a tendency to do that when they're happy or relaxed. It's weird, but also little cute(once you get used to it).

[@steffizabel7863]

Bruxing and boggling is the sweetest 'i love you' i evee get from a pet. One of our rats likes to lay down near my head, than bruxing and boggling and when i looks at him, i know, he knows, that he do this only because of his love of our compainingship. I go on the other side of Couch and soon he seeks a place to be near my head, lays down... boggling, bruxing, waiting to get pets, or Cola or cookies 😂😂😂

[@terredigreogorio4621]

​@nakedramcswain4383 no worries, it's adorable!

[@nakedramcswain4383]

@@terredigreogorio4621 you promise 😅

[@rugeramerican308]

So sad their lifespan is so short ❤ awesome little pets

[@alfonszitterbacke318]

> "... high-quality rat food..." Meanwhile, the rats in the sewers: > "....."

[@temoharri8848]

That one that jumped up on that man’s arm when he motioned for it to come up was truly nice to see. 😊

[@lanaanynamewilldo217]

My girls know their names and come when they're called. They know numerous other words and phrases and react accordingly AND they poop only in their potty. There's a yt channel called "Shadow the Rat" and it's ran by a lady named Esther. The things she's taught her rats to do is nothing short of amazing. Another channel is ran by a man who has 6 rats. He lets them out to freeroam around his apartment and when it's time for them to go home he shouts "RAT TRAIN" and they all come running up his arms and into their cage, just like a little train. Rats are fabulous pets❤

[@Tyrexthecreaturedesigner]

Can I put one on my head and it pilots me like a jaeger in the kitchen?

[@Darian_Roblox]

I don’t think so

[@Tyrexthecreaturedesigner]

@@Darian_Roblox dang it. There go my ratatouille dreams

[@itemboy6814]

Well, there is only one way to know.

[@nandansho]

You have to insert it into your Brain..make sure you make a Buzz Lightyear suit for it to...

[@evelynnvernaz]

I can hear the FriendlyRatForecast girl in the back of my mind saying: "hold them like they owe you money, because they will always owe you money" 😂😂😂

[@Orpilorp]

My daughter had her ratties. They were very sweet. The great sadness is that they dont live that long. But they are special.

[@allysontousignant591]

Rats are definitely misunderstood creatures, they are very clean animals and very loyal to their owners, people need to stop demonizing these wonderful pets

[@ChanceOfOne344254]

They’re just known for being out in the wild and carrying diseases When domesticated of course they’re clean

[@creeperminecraft294]

Rats are seen as the polar opposite of very clean animals by most people, i got 2 rats and they are very clean

[@oscaralegre3683]

​@@creeperminecraft294pets rats are clean but street rats are not

[@Alltimefox]

I mean if people lived in New York, you would understand the stereotype

[@allysontousignant591]

@@Alltimefox I understand, I was referring to the pets not pests

[@anonym1694]

NEVER get just one rat. You cannot replace one of their kind!!!

[@rickm4853]

Not if you wear a rat suit all the time

[@headphonesaxolotl]

I wish we had magic rats that lived really long times Forget de-extincting animals, let's make our pets live longer.

[@GuitarLover513]

Rats sound like wonderful animals to have ❤🐀

[@Cocostinkypaws]

The clip they showed for the “bored and depressed” rat😭😭

[@Seamannon]

I was about to write the same thing, then I saw your comment. That little fluff hanging in a pink hamock like that!

[@davidvento5481]

They didn’t show the empty liquor and pill bottles laying around the bottom of his cage. *Covid effed him up baaad!*

[@Ajay-up7sx]

Are u that rat?

[@Cocostinkypaws]

@@Ajay-up7sx yes it’s me

[@hecticmojo4532]

I miss my ratters. They are pocket puppies

[@EMC1721]

I had 3 as a kid. They did not live long but they were such a joy to have around and I miss them dearly ❤

[@logos5487]

"If you're thinking of getting only one rat...DONT". There. Fixed it for you. You should NEVER EVER have only one rat as a person cannot provide all of the socialisation that rats need.

[@eddvcr598]

They really are affectionate, adorable, and so smart. It’s really too bad that they have such short lives 😢

[@Jayjaythejetplain]

Why did they make the perfect creature and than make them live 2 years.

[@eddvcr598]

@@Jayjaythejetplain I agree, Jay Jay.

[@chrismorring3352]

@@Jayjaythejetplain but stupid criminals outlive everybody until karma takes them out.

[@artiacannon487]

​@@JayjaythejetplainThey reproduce at such a high rate and in large litters. Lower animals in the food chain tend to do this as they are often prey for larger creatures. I am fond of rodents, but nature has a place for all creatures.

[@davidware9549]

@@artiacannon487the reason is the cells inside small animals burn energy at a much higher rate

[@johncheney950]

I had 2 of them, and they were so sweet. They just dont live very long . Broke my heart when they died.

[@sdlock83]

There is this female KZbinr who made a video addressing rats' unfairly short lifespan, advising is not to grieve when your pet rat passes away from old age, stating that the short lifespan also comes with a lifetime of love and fulfillment from their points of view... and that even though pets rats are but two to three years to us, we are their EVERYTHING.

[@kev_x1]

They just live 2-3 years or something. Ye that's not much but rats are cute and very cute

[@Chiya_Yun]

“Their relatively easy to care for” 😭

[@zackgodwin3075]

Thinking of training mine to be a professional chef

[@OldeVikingOriginal]

Wish we had a guide like this for humans and their needs..

[@random_black_asian]

That would be the LONGEST and most complicated guide ever😭

[@b1njjj95]

Impossible since every human is engineered differently and what might work for 1 human might not work for another.

[@OldeVikingOriginal]

@@b1njjj95 Isn't that only mental? Physically we're mostly the same right.

[@random_black_asian]

@@OldeVikingOriginal But wouldn't the guide be a mental guide??

[@OldeVikingOriginal]

@@random_black_asian Hmm, you might be right there. Though there are a ton of guides for the mental side of things already; for example the stoic writings.

[@inciacci549]

The "bored and depressed" rat is such a mood ngl.

[@Nerf_Jeez]

IT ISS!

[@MelWilson-pd9jt]

After my dog, my rats were the best pets ever. They are so loving and friendly. The worst thing is they don’t live long and I was heartbroken when mine died. They are much better for children as they don’t bite, are larger to handle and aren’t nocturnal like other rodents.

[@amberkerr2333]

Yes, my kids (ages 8 and 5 at the time) absolutely adored our three rats! We also welcomed a new human baby while we had rats, and the rats were so sweet and kind with the baby. The baby did not reciprocate - once or twice he tried to grab and squeeze one of the rats (when I accidentally looked away for a moment) - but our rats never ever ever bit. They were completely gentle.

[@vendelorsos743]

There's a bonus reason why they are the best pets. *They scare intruders away.*

[@justinbarter1546]

I had a rat when I was young. Seriously the best pet. Very loving

[@Darian_Roblox]

Aw they are adorable!

[@Darian_Roblox]

@@AurbreyCampbell I mean some rats are adorable but others not too much

[@DreYeon]

​@Aurbrey Campbell Are YOU joking ironic with that pfp 😂

[@DreYeon]

@Aurbrey Campbell Lmao you mistake a rat from the streets with pet rats. Whats next your frenchie is a Wolf 😅 Besides money doesn't make it cleaner or cuter idk why you even mention it smh.

[@DreYeon]

@Aurbrey Campbell If you have so many questions maybe stop talking and arguing then? But that's your opinion if you find them not cute but they are definitely not disgusting lol you thinking to much of city rats.

[@Darian_Roblox]

wha- why is there an argument in the reply section..?

[@Angel-oz1fu]

That rat looked like he was trying to drink a large glass of black coffee 😂😂😂 i remember when my dog got ahold of some redbull. She had the craziest zoomies 😂😂😂

[@user-un3iw9ch7h]

This is really important that I never see mentioned, NEVER KEEP YOUR RATS IN A CAGE WITH A WIRE MESH FLOOR FOR THEM TO WALK ON. This will lead to them contracting BUMBLE FOOT, and it's extremely painful and debilitating as well as incurable. I was sold rats from a pet store and the cage they recommend had a wire floor. A year or so later both my rats suddenly started hobbling around and could no longer run or jump. I found out what it was and was outraged that the pet store sold me this and doomed my rats to a life of pain. There was nothing I could do to help them besides try and make the rest of their life's as comfortable and pain free as I could. One of them died prematurely and then the other died of a broken heart I'm sure. I am still upset about this all these years later. Please inform any rat owners you know if they have their rats in any cage where primarily they have to walk on wire so they can get a new cage before it's too late.

[@_anushka_draws]

"They need a diet of fresh fruits" bro the wild rats in my house are stealing soap bars that smell like lemon 😭

[@SetuwoKecik]

We're literally have a kids' song about soap-eating rat here in indonesia XD

[@julialemm7908]

If you want to get a rat never ever get just one. No matter how much time you will spend with your rat they need companions.

[@ButcherFrop]

"Rats can be great pets" 8 diseases in their asses:

[@davesalazar9245]

That bored/depressed rat is me everyday. 😂

[@janao910]

Rats have a better life then me😂

[@SpitefulAZ]

Me too bro.

[@Numi_numi]

No, specially you live in someones house and found u to kill you

[@laradavenport903]

​@@Numi_numi What?? What are talking about!? Talk in proper English!😅

[@shae1229]

They are wonderful animals and I feel so lucky to have had pet rats, however it's also important to keep in mind that they are a lot more work than you'd expect and they can be extremely expensive. It was also brutal losing them so close together. Losing 3 elderly dogs over 3 years was bad, but losing 3 elderly rats in 2 months was even worse. 😢

[@amberkerr2333]

Totally agree. My three beloved rats had vet bills that were comparable to cats or dogs. If anything, taking a rat to the vet may be more expensive because they require an 'exotics' vet for proper care. But the alternative - not seeking care when they are sick or hurt - is unacceptable in my opinion. The decision to get pet rats should go along with finding a vet and setting aside funds for medical care.

[@pattiannepascual]

they are so adorable and incredibly smart

[@dmatthieu2]

😂😂 dude laid out on his bed like "yeah thats enough for fun for me today"

[@blinkybli8326]

PLEASE don't get just one rat! They need a rat buddy for play, comfort and understanding.

[@3rdWorldNola]

The old dishwasher at my college job once told me "never trust anyone with a pet rat 🐀." Sounded funny and it stuck with me. 😊

[@Weeseedoobeeleee]

Me:mom? Can we get a pet rat? Mom: we already have rats! In the walls!

[@taniabecker6663]

They’re so lovely!! 💙

[@animejunky4295]

I loved all my rats especially the babies (accidentally bought a pregnant one) seeing them grow and develop their own personalities was amazing and yes sooo intelligent, playful and affectionate 🥰

[@MiVert]

Ok this is one of the cutest thing I've ever seen in my life

[@Shmandalf]

I love their lil grabby hands lol

[@sweethearthyper]

They are adorable!! ☺️🐀

[@Zabor-ny3co]

People really will look at these adorables cuties and say "NeEd An ExTeRmInAtOr???"

[@thepestilence5796]

fr and they're probably cringe kids that also claim to be a rat king/queen smh

[@emmabery8594]

right! they are so mean to the pocket puppies.

[@mariepanettieri2990]

I had my boyz for 3 years and they brought me so much fun and love, caring for 2 rats isn't harder than just one and they are soooo cute together!! They always slept on top of one another in their hammock which was the cutest thing ever. I miss them so much

[@willowing_.creature]

“Rats are relatively easy to care for” *The vet bills:*

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

My daughter had to rats. She took good care of them. They died within two years. I'm still amazed at their incredibly short life span. They were moving like middle-aged folks by the end of the first year.😢❤🐀

[@kotomisadventures9095]

You forgot they live short lives, which can be a con to some owners

[@michaelayala5394]

Huge con! I got really attached and they die after 2 years 😢

[@kotomisadventures9095]

@@michaelayala5394 sorry to hear that man :c

[@michaelfoley906]

Not sure 'con' is the right word but regardless of that it is certainly something to bear in mind.

[@olivierjansen-kollerie]

Calling Micah a rat is a serious insult to them as a species

[@dennisdreck563]

Whos micah ?

[@Iam_just_a_hindu]

@@dennisdreck563 A prophet 😐

[@trulymefr]

its a fucking name, infact its common

[@keagsobrien6772]

​​@@dennisdreck563 It's a reference to Red Dead Redemption 2. Micah is a character in that video game

[@sydmccreath4554]

Here’s a considered, thought through and particularly suitable response: BOLLOCKS!

[@kalebross6033]

My dad had one rat named Rocky. He was black and white. He didn't need a companion because my dad took great care of it. He lived to be around 7 or 8 years old

[@v0mit_gurl939]

A testament of how smart they are: I feed my rats a mix of hand Blended dry mix and peas. They love the peas so much because they're like junk food due to the sugar content. I've noticed that they've not been eating the dry mix, so today I put in the dry mix first so they have some time to just eat that, and then I'd add the peas later. Frankie just ate the dry mix with no issues, but my other rat, Ducky (he's a lil bit of a porker but I'm making some progress on his weight loss because he's old and old+fat isn't a great combo for rats) was another story. His fat ass was sticking his head in the bowl curling up into a ball and pretending to eat the dry mix. Afterwards he'd pop up and look at me like "om nom nom nom all gone, mommy. Now where are my fcking peas, bish!🤬"

[@therooster2734]

Rats. We’re the rats. We’re the rats. We creep at night, we stalk at night. We’re the rats 🐀

[@Paige.Edgley]

So true!!!!!. 💜

[@beelzebuddy276]

The bit about feeding them needing expensive food was hilarious

[@user-cc3rp5my7q]

I'm glad to finally see a rational guide that moves away from the extreme thinking that sticks to manuals that say "You should never raise just one Rat." It is better to raise two or more rats, and if you raise only one rat, there is an annoying condition that you have to spend a lot of time on rats, but still, it is not a “sin that should never be committed.” I only raised one rat, and I still get angry when I think about how idiots who only focus on “the text” without considering “the intent of the text in the manual” criticized me as if I were an animal abuser. The truth is, I pride myself on being better than most rats owners.

[@awetistic5295]

Rats need friends. Never ever keep them alone - a pack starts at three rats. Also, they need daily free roaming time to keep their mischievous brains busy - and, of course, to bond with your little chaos potatoes.