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To celebrate World Rat Day, we've decided to show you that pet rats can be the cutest animals ever. Just look at that baby rat snuggling the tiny teddy bear!
Sadly, these pet rodents don't get as much love as they deserve. They are often mistaken as gross and filthy animals, in part due to their historic role in spreading the plague. Domestic rats, however, groom themselves just as much as cats do. Rats are also incredible at learning tricks quickly. For example, they can recognize their own names, roll over or play catch just like dogs. They are also very affectionate with other rats and their favorite humans, too!
As a cute rat owner myself, I know for certain that these pets are just as smart as they are cute. In fact, they're definitely my favorite pet animal in the world!
The world could always use more cutest rat photos, so don't hesitate to submit them to our list. Don't forget to vote for your favorite cute rat pictures as well!
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JulieCollette-Thompson 9 years ago
So cute! Looks like he/she is singing to the beautiful morning,
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CORAL TOMCZYSZYN 4 years ago
Looks just like my rattie Shoelace! (A younger version though.) She and her sister Waffle are such jumping beans!
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Thehungrybeagle 8 years ago
I have a pregnant rat right now so there will be a lot of these little ones! :)
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This picture does NOT belong to you. It was taken by E. Borger
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Oliver Williamson 5 years ago
don't bathe rats. its unnecessary and bad for the rat. it washes away the natural oils, and will make them stink more.
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MariBrandon 8 years ago
this reminds me of living in a trailer, working as a naturalist, in the Coast Range redwood forest--and opening a drawer to find such a cute wild pack rat...who had eaten holes in my hand-knit wool socks !. We would live-trap and release such rats--but would have to take them miles away, maybe all the way to the beach, or they would come right back...
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MariBrandon 8 years ago
cuter when the fur comes in, etc. I am glad our infants are born with their eyes open and their ears fully formed--also cuter when born with hair
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rats like to keep themselves clean. I bet wild rats also groom themselves, but at home, out of the sight of humans.
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that is a big rat with a nice pelt. Though it might be more PC to call it a coat.
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What do you think ?
rozie 9 years ago
So cute. Never had a pet rat but they look fun. The oldies in this nursing home will love them. Thanks for showing them with us.
NonaChauvin 9 years ago
They are by far my favorite. I've had dogs and cats for 45 years. Now, ratties are my passion!
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MartaJanisz 9 years ago
rats are smart and adorable. I was dreaming about them for 20years and now I have 5 cute boys :)
BarbaraBrown-Stone 9 years ago
They all are so cute! I have 2 now, Luna and Lena. I love them and they are part of my family, along with 6 dogs, 2 cats and a cockatiel!
GeoffreyRoberts 9 years ago
I had two rats in my childhood and took them everywhere. Great pets.
TinadeRonde 9 years ago
I have 2 rats, and they're amazing! Just don't understand how people can hate such cute, beautiful, intelligent, clean and loving animals!
TinadeRonde 9 years ago
And also, they didn't spread the plague for Gods sake!
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IreneRussak 9 years ago
I miss my two guys so much:'( especially their little paws on my finger like holding hands with me. RIP
IreneCarlyle 9 years ago
darling! great pics (and they DO make nice pets--just change their litter often)--bright, intelligent animals who are often underrated.
TyrePoulos 9 years ago
They are so so cute !! My son has a dumbo rat !! He loves him so much !! He's a dumbo rat most of these adorable guys look like dumbo rats !
AlexandraGeneve 9 years ago
These are so beautiful! I loved our rat, Toni and we miss her so very much. She was our little darling.
P. Jay 1 year ago
I love every single picture on this page. I'm a rat person so this really resonates with me. As I was scrolling through the picures, I noticed it's a race and those poor animals who are being their wonderfully lovely self in each and every photo, apparently now are competing for the most favourable rating of humans. It doesn't add anything at all and really takes away from the viewing experience.
Yesica1993 9 years ago
My friends had rats for pets and they were the sweetest, friendliest things! I'd consider getting one or two, but they only live a bit longer than hamsters. I've had to bury many hamsters through the years and I just can't bear the thought of going through that again.
NonaChauvin 9 years ago
I got my first pet rat years ago. I am an animal lover. 45 and have had multiple dogs, cats, birds all my life. But, ratties are the BEST!
DianeSkolnique 9 years ago
I love having rats as pets. So intelligent. My Boston Terrier would go the the rat's home, take her out and put her on my bed to play.
SuzanneBom 9 years ago
Actually they are different.. They're a lot smarter and more sociable to people. :-)
Load More Replies... rozie 9 years ago
So cute. Never had a pet rat but they look fun. The oldies in this nursing home will love them. Thanks for showing them with us.
NonaChauvin 9 years ago
They are by far my favorite. I've had dogs and cats for 45 years. Now, ratties are my passion!
Load More Replies... MartaJanisz 9 years ago
rats are smart and adorable. I was dreaming about them for 20years and now I have 5 cute boys :)
BarbaraBrown-Stone 9 years ago
They all are so cute! I have 2 now, Luna and Lena. I love them and they are part of my family, along with 6 dogs, 2 cats and a cockatiel!
GeoffreyRoberts 9 years ago
I had two rats in my childhood and took them everywhere. Great pets.
TinadeRonde 9 years ago
I have 2 rats, and they're amazing! Just don't understand how people can hate such cute, beautiful, intelligent, clean and loving animals!
TinadeRonde 9 years ago
And also, they didn't spread the plague for Gods sake!
Load More Replies... IreneRussak 9 years ago
I miss my two guys so much:'( especially their little paws on my finger like holding hands with me. RIP
IreneCarlyle 9 years ago
darling! great pics (and they DO make nice pets--just change their litter often)--bright, intelligent animals who are often underrated.
TyrePoulos 9 years ago
They are so so cute !! My son has a dumbo rat !! He loves him so much !! He's a dumbo rat most of these adorable guys look like dumbo rats !
AlexandraGeneve 9 years ago
These are so beautiful! I loved our rat, Toni and we miss her so very much. She was our little darling.
P. Jay 1 year ago
I love every single picture on this page. I'm a rat person so this really resonates with me. As I was scrolling through the picures, I noticed it's a race and those poor animals who are being their wonderfully lovely self in each and every photo, apparently now are competing for the most favourable rating of humans. It doesn't add anything at all and really takes away from the viewing experience.
Yesica1993 9 years ago
My friends had rats for pets and they were the sweetest, friendliest things! I'd consider getting one or two, but they only live a bit longer than hamsters. I've had to bury many hamsters through the years and I just can't bear the thought of going through that again.
NonaChauvin 9 years ago
I got my first pet rat years ago. I am an animal lover. 45 and have had multiple dogs, cats, birds all my life. But, ratties are the BEST!
DianeSkolnique 9 years ago
I love having rats as pets. So intelligent. My Boston Terrier would go the the rat's home, take her out and put her on my bed to play.
SuzanneBom 9 years ago
Actually they are different.. They're a lot smarter and more sociable to people. :-)
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