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Zugga aka Pia Isabell 7 years ago

omg how cute <3

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The Sweetest Pillow (Herjan)

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Flora Polvado 7 years ago

Is he even real? So beautiful, such a sweet face!

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Brothers Enjoying A Snack (Izumi, Lysander And Kaelan)

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Merilyn Horton 7 years ago

They look so intelligent

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Diane Özdamar (Submission author) 7 years ago

Rats are very smart indeed :) (though, to be honest, they looked a bit dumb on this picture imho :D )

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Devin Tran 7 years ago

They really are, indeed intelligent. Most animals are intelligent unless trained to be stupid, humans included.

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Coolsammillion1sam 7 years ago

That's what scares me about them!

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Janine Bignell 7 years ago

Too adorable! I used to keep rats and absolutely loved them. Each had their own personalities <3

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Lynn Daley 7 years ago

Glued to the screen watching "Ratatouille".

5points

lunanoir69 7 years ago

I adore rats! I just wish they lived longer. They are so intelligent and lovable!

2points

Flora Polvado 7 years ago

Those little hands!

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Laura Gray 7 years ago

@Merilyn Horton - they look intelligent because they really are. I cannot begin to tell you all the tricks my daughters have taught their rats to do, but I am always more impressed when I see how well they play with my 8 yr old grandson. They are always patient and sweet with him and can easily occupy the evening of this boy with ADHD!

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Heather Crawford 7 years ago

so adorable

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Nancy E 7 years ago

Love the fingers !

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RaroaRaroa 7 years ago

Lysander all ready ate his!

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Allana Rose 7 years ago

Just look at those fuzzy faces! Who could resist them?!

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Emerald Swaringen _ Student - MartinMS 4 years ago

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Robert Forbes 4 years ago

Hi, Diane, Could I use this wonderful picture for my annual Chinese New Year email? It's the cutest image for the Year of the Rat I have run across. With proper attribution, of course.

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Tommy Wright 5 years ago

Lysander doesn't have a treat.

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Marian Small 5 years ago

They all looks like they are eating Munster cheese!! Right? They are so cute love it!!!

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Sarah Rowe 7 years ago

💜

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Antea Abramov 7 years ago

So cute

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endelbendel 7 years ago

Some like to make it last.

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Cj Rolphe 7 years ago

love rats!!!!!!!!!

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soniya shah 7 years ago

Wow this blog is very nice….... http://www.masticoopon.com

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Huib van Wees (hvwees) 7 years ago

Remy, Emille and the others ;-)

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Miguel Flores 7 years ago

they look like they're planning their next heist and you caught them. now you must go... and get more crackers and cheese

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Pattie Kelly 7 years ago

Wait a minute guys there are three of us and only two snacks what about me?

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Sally Thomas 7 years ago

Adorable!

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Liz Hood 7 years ago

How marvelous!

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Lynne Hicks 7 years ago

Those SMILES! :)

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There's No Rabbit In The Hat... (Heimdall)

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Brenda Olano 7 years ago

Aww such a cutie ♥

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Yaaaaawn (Arkanys)

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Flora Polvado 7 years ago

Why are yawning animals so freaking adorable?

30points

Polka Dots (Kjalarr)

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Viviane Ellingson 7 years ago

I ment ladybugs

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What's This? (Thjazi)

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TheRubyFalcon 7 years ago

I can visualize the next moment, after he touches it and it pops on his nose. xD

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Bloody Strawberry (Lysander)

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Anya O 7 years ago

looks berry nic

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Two Brothers (Semtex And Toutatis)

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Caroline Driver 7 years ago

What brilliant names!

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#10

Spring Time (Tjall)

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Yashica Sadam 7 years ago

Those. HANDS!

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Tiny Boat (Taz)

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Darth Vader 7 years ago

Aww, those ears and that little nose

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Fragile (Feirefiz)

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Jan Feline 7 years ago

So cute!

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Christmas Nap Time (Feirefiz)

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Adriana E. Henricy 7 years ago

such a gift <3

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#14

May I Eat All The Grapes Now? (Hepha)

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Lisa Greene 7 years ago

This photographer is the Anne Gedes of rats!

12points

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The Winter Fairy (Lysander)

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Allana Rose 7 years ago

How in the world did u get them to hold still for these shots?

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#16

Trust Me, I'm A Daisy (Tjall)

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jacluckycat 7 years ago

How adorable! That tiny tongue :)

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#17

Ho Ho Ho! (Fenrir)

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Adriana E. Henricy 7 years ago

he is laughin!!

11points

#18

Valentine's Day (Arkanys And Lorich)

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Pam Harris 7 years ago

Their tails are in the shape of a heart! :)

29points

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Tasty Raspberry (Louis)

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Chung Madeline 7 years ago

He's eye color is beautiful just like the berries...

17points

#20

Kiwi Or Strawberry? That Is The Question... (Blue Suede Shoes)

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Anya O 7 years ago

This post inspired me to make a kiwi and strawberry smoothie, so thank you

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I Want A Treat (Chlamy)

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Merilyn Horton 7 years ago

Who could resist?

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#22

The Cheesiest Picture Ever (Bobillot)

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Cathy b 7 years ago

Looks like a pix from those calendars the french post office used to sell 😺

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Breakfast Time! (Pagello, Feirefiz And Inoa)

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Veronica Goddard 7 years ago

It's good to share!

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The Ballerina (Fenrir)

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Wyndmere 7 years ago

Where's the tutu?

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This Is Halloween (Feirefiz)

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Jessica Sosa 7 years ago

Woah! It looks like an candy corn based on it's fur ^_^

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Pumpkin Killer (Arkanys)

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Clarice Michelle Stanley 6 years ago

You HAVE to make a calendar and sell it!!!!

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My Apple, Not Yours! (Lysander)

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TheRubyFalcon 7 years ago

That must be a really tiny apple... Or a big rat! I guess a bigger rat means more furry surface area.

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Welcome To Grapeland (Svölnir And Grimnir)

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Allana Rose 7 years ago

A vision of rat heaven, all the grapes u can eat!

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#29

Fancy Hat For A Fancy Rat (Roll The Dice)

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Hiruya 7 years ago

We saw one like this lately in a pet shop and could hardly resist taking her home. So beautiful and cute

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Autumn Leaves (Lillebjörn)

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Dee Hunter 7 years ago

Doesn't this name mean "little bear"? Nails it.

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Warm Summer Day (Peach)

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Zugga aka Pia Isabell 7 years ago

cutie

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Jingle Bells! (Caprice)

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Калина Стоянова 7 years ago

like his having a grandiose plot in his mind, such a sweetheart

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Brothers Snuggling (Wait For It, Tasty Cool And Lillebjörn)

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Della Bean 7 years ago

Absolutely amazing photos. You have a great talent!

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The Hazelnut Thief (Grimnir)

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Jessica Sosa 7 years ago

This one reminds me of my sister's dwarf hamster awww

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Yummm, Kiwi! (I Can't Remember Her Name... Sorry About That!)

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Rin Rin 7 years ago

Ohh this one resembles buddy my dear rat <3

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Leah Forgy 7 years ago

Those little hands!

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

I know right? They almost look like human hands...

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Adriana E. Henricy 7 years ago

they are so lovely! I really like how you put them, they look beyond adorable!

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you very much Adriana!

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Kane Cheung 7 years ago

They are just like micro doggies, can be trained and super friendly if socialized properly.

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

That's true! They are amazing :)

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Rieschelle Roberts 7 years ago

It just takes one a*****e to ruin a good thing. Mr. Rat seemed happy being the mascot and riding on the shoulders of the employee.

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Paul K. Johnson 7 years ago

Rats are awesome - all animals are.* Animals that get a bad rap get it through no fault of their own. The only animals that aren't awesome are houseflies, horseflies and mosquitoes.

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Zori the degu 7 years ago

I really hate them too, but as an amateur zoologist I constantly remind myself (through gritted teeth) that they are part of the food chains and their extinction would mean a whole host of other lovely animals gone as well.

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Marloes 7 years ago

This is so incredibly beautiful. Well done! I photograph my guinea pigs very often and that's hard sometimes, I can imagine rats being much faster than piggies. These photographs are truely outstanding! Very well done!

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

I have had the opportunity to photograph a lot of guinea pigs too and rats are indeed much faster than piggies but I eventually learnt how to anticipate their movements and how to make them feel so comfy they would slow down a tiny bit :) Both are equally adorable, by the way. I adore piggies' large noses and funny little ears. Thank you very much!

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June Pixeld 7 years ago

Not that the pics arent adorable, because they are, but i already thought they were cute, credits to Ratatouille😊

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

I love this movie! Many people went over their fear (or disgust) of rats thanks to Ratatouille :)

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Geetika Agarwal 7 years ago

You have made a catlady think of becoming a ratlady <3

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

Aww, thanks for your sweet comment!

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Rich McCormick 7 years ago

I love rats. I have a pet rat named Nick... he's was the sweetest boy ever. Even introduce clients to him that had fear of them and loved him too. Not that they went right out and got a rat as a pet but when they met him and his sweet, friendly nature they were quite smitten with Nickie! He's been gone a long time now but I'll never forget him!

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Oni Sorasousha 7 years ago

Rats are my absolute favorite. They're intelligent, playful, sociable, and overall fun. I have a very gentle pair of girls and they're the best. Keep up the amazing work, I think rats need more good publicity. ♥

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you very much! They are indeed amazing little creatures :)

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Christie Starley 7 years ago

Diane I'm so happy these darling rats have a champion in you. I've had many pets since age two (horses, dogs, Parrots, bumble bees and other little boys and girls). I can vouch for the fact that rats are highly intelligent and very loving. My "Squeaky" used to come when I called him, hung out on my shoulder, crawled underneath my sleeve and took naps, lovingly licked me with his little pink tongue. And, yes, they are super-clean. I wish people would stop hating them (and snakes). BTW, your photography is top-flight! Cordially: Christie Wagner-Starley

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you so much! Squeaky is a great name for a rat :D

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Alicia Luoma 7 years ago

Precious babies! I used to have two ratties and they made amazing pets! The only thing that breaks my heart is how short they live. They are just as intelligent and affectionate as dogs, which makes it devastating to lose them so soon!

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Leni 7 years ago

Rats make awesome pets <3

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Martin 7 years ago

Caprice looks like Scrooge in the Christmas pic!

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

You're right! :)

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Wayne Clifton-Miller 7 years ago

Really great photos, thank you for sharing. I use to catch field mice in our local pool in the fall and have them as pets. Always had a liking for mice, rats, hamsters and guinea pigs but have never had a rat as a pet. Hmmm?

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

Rats are absolutely amazing. If you ever plan to adopt rats, please adopt at least two of the same sex, though. No rat should ever live alone, they really need a companion to have a happy life :)

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Shalini Shelly 7 years ago

i loved my rat stu. i lost him ten months ago. i miss him a lot 1425981684...c8721d.jpg

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Star 7 years ago

Aww... I'm so sorry... I'm sure he misses you too!

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Aaaa Bbbb 7 years ago

Gorgeous photos! I adore everything about ratties-- the bruxing, the boggling, the way they think my hair is a nest. What's not to love about such a sweet pet?

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Flora Polvado 7 years ago

You made me want rats. Will have to wait though. My two cats are master huntresses. They intimidate our dogs:)

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Leni 7 years ago

If you get guinee pigs instead, they may chase the cats :')

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Laura Zaini 7 years ago

aaaaaaawwwwwwwww

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Trish Dillery Watchinsky 7 years ago

I used to have quite a few little rats they were amazing little pets very intelligent very kind and very clean. Of course if you get a male they do have a musky odor as do many unneutered male animals I suppose you could probably get one neutered but I don't know. That can be easily taken care of by giving it water to bathe in. My rat Bella I used to carry her in a canvas little backpack with plenty of air holes and we would go out to the beach at night. I would let her out of the bag if she would run around the beach she wouldn't go too far from me. When I clapped she would immediately run back and get in her bag and get ready to go. They are incredibly intelligent and gentle animals. In fact a rat is a much better pet for small children than a hamster or a gerbil because both hamsters and gerbils have much more tendency to bite. Not that there's anything wrong with hamsters and gerbils but you have to be extra cautious with them around small children while a rat will hesitate to bite

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Zori the degu 7 years ago

That sounds fun. I wanted to have rats but I somehow ended up with my degus(just as adorable as rats but not so trainable).

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nuttyballoon 7 years ago

How many times am I allowed to upvote this post??? :) Ratty recognition well done!

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Cakes94 7 years ago

One day i will have a pet rat.. So sweet and adorable.

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Lily Finneran 7 years ago

I don't like rats but boy you really made me look differently at them now, I have to say that they didn't look so evil as I have always thought they were! Wonderful job of making people see them in a different light! 🐾

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Zori the degu 7 years ago

Oh, they can be evil, some cases are known when a rat protected their owners with teeth and claws or were vindictive, but that only shows what complicated and intelligent little beasties they are. :)

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Hikari 7 years ago

These are so precious! There should be photo shoots like this for snakes and spiders, too. I have two snakes and some people hate them :(

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

I love them too :) I never had the opportunity to take pictures of them, though... (but I took many photos of spiders, this was the best therapy to overcome my arachnophobia ^^)

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Abigail Mejia 7 years ago

I've always been afraid of their size and been specially afraid of darker shaded rats. I do know that they are very intelligent and deserve respect but I' don't think I could easily overcome my fear. The rats in these pictures look adorable and so cuddly! They are absolutely gorgeous! (both the pictures and their models)

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Ray De 7 years ago

Rats are great pets! I have three... Lovely pictures I know how difficult it is I get these hyper playful critters to slow down...

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Clarice Michelle Stanley 6 years ago

LOVED it!!! i love rats!!

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Aish Siva 7 years ago

Was never a huge fan of rats. Always wanted mice...but you've change my mind! I concede that these are cute :)

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

Aww thanks :) Mice are very cute too, although I'm more of a rat person :)

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Allan Frost 7 years ago

Hello Diane I have been a professional photographer for some time and I have owned two rats in the past. I have to say your images are exquisite from a technical point of view and the thought and time you have obviously put into each one. I take my hat off well done keep up the good work. Allan

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you very much Allan! That means a lot to me, especially coming from a fellow photographer and rat enthusiast!

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TheReader19 7 years ago

It's the tail, it does something to me, I don't know why

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Veronica Goddard 7 years ago

Usually when a post goes over the page, I don't bother to click forward, but these superb little creatures led me right thru' to page 4. Divine pics. Thank you Diane.

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Melody Lanzatella 7 years ago

Thank you SOOO much for sharing these!!! Rats are one of my FAVE beasties! Do you sell prints????

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you! I do not sell prints yet, however as so many people have inquired about these, I am currently looking for the best online service that could allow me to sell them. There may be some prints available soon, I am not sure when, though.

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Philipp Philipp 7 years ago

I think that's a great and important step forward to get rats a better, a fair reputation :)

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Zori the degu 7 years ago

I'm really mystified by the fact that people are still afraid of rats in modern times. They say that rats are nasty horrible creatures because they've never even tried to see their cute side! Rats are loving, intelligent animals that are widely misunderstood. I have a friend who hired a plumber and that man actually tried to poison her sweet pet rats! We live in the 21st century, people! Stop displaying your prejudiced views! Saying that rats don't make pets and must be exterminated is like labeling pitbulls and bullterriers as dangerous - something that must be left in the past!

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Eloise Robins 7 years ago

Marvelous .. If I am confronted by a rat, I'll think of these little creatures to avert hysteria. Well done

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Star 7 years ago

These are so cute! I'm really touched by what you do. It's sad that people are grossed out by domesticated rodents when they're usually such sweet creatures! I have two guinea pigs that I love dearly, so I wholeheartedly support your cause. Best wishes!!

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CoteKing 7 years ago

These are amazing! Great photographer amd subjects :)

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Anna Sheridan 7 years ago

Rats are awesome! I really support this project, rats are beautiful, intelligent and sweet pets I wish more people realised!

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Samhain Bloodworth 7 years ago

The coos are strong here. I think rats are beautiful creatures and I love how you captured that beauty, wonderful article Diane :-)

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Janna Dutt 7 years ago

Amazing photos! Thank you.

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Erica Cook 7 years ago

So sweet. I'm not able to have rats right now because of where I live, but I want to again some day. They are such sweet creatures.

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Paul K. Johnson 7 years ago

OK, now that I look at these photos again, every one of these rats looks like it knows it's loved and safe. I think they know they hit the jackpot with the human who cares for them. They might even know that life could be a lot worse for them.

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Hiruya 7 years ago

Sweet. And I really love the names.

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Caroline Allen 7 years ago

Simply stunning!! Your photos are magical! Thank you for gifting us your talent and showcasing just how incredibly precious these little creatures are.

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Janina Lebeda 7 years ago

I had 3 rats myself. So wonderful creatures. Awesome pictures

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Aprille Park 7 years ago

I want to snuggle each one of them! <3

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Clayton Bove 7 years ago

While cute and lovely, these photos are somewhat contrived to be cute and lovely. Where are the images with their interactions, especially with people? They are social animals, in the human context, meaning that they usually go out of their way to interact with people. I kiss my rats full on their muzzles. Show something like that.

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

Such as this one? ;) (I have tons of them, they just aren't as "pretty looking" and I wanted to focus on rats only :) Mel_MG_980...fe6875.jpg

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Karin Ahrenhold 7 years ago

Great pictures :) If I had to vote on one I'd vote on them all, so consider them voted ;) (just feeling a bit lazy right now..) I used to have a rat named Kruemel (translates as 'Crumbs') who was really well-behaved. But then I got stuck on cats and well - it doesn't work together - tried it but always was afraid for my new rat then.. I guess I'll stick to cats now but I'll always remember him fondly :)

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Marieke Hannen 7 years ago

Rats are very sweet. One major downside of rats is they don't grow very old :( I've had rats for quite some years and always ended up buying more because 1 died and I didn't want the remaining rat to be alone. That's the reason I don't have rats anymore and never will again. But I love them and love your photos.

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Avery Colla 1 year ago

I have pet rats and I do not like that people think bad of rats so I am so happy to find this

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Gaye Green 5 years ago

I am writing a book on people who use their art for compassionate purposes. I am enamored with your photos of rats and would love your permission to use one of your photos for the cover of my book! I also write and illustrate children's books......check them out at: chartreuse press.com. Please advise--Gaye Green.

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Anne-Marie Quinn 7 years ago

They are the most adorable photos!!! Thank you so much for sharing them and for challenging the negative image rats have. We lost our beloved rat a fortnight ago and we miss him terribly :'-( He was 3 & 1/2 years old. It was lovely to see these pictures and positive story of rat's. I got so many eww/yuck/foul remarks when telling people we had a pet rat. Hopefully people's attitudes will change and people will see rats as a great option when they are considering getting a pet. I am sooooo glad we got ours. He bought our family a whole lot of joy & cuteness. It is unbelievable how much you can love something so small so much :-)

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Priya Mane 7 years ago

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Kendal Blackburn 7 years ago

I LOVE RATS

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Wojciech Cieslinski 7 years ago

PRZEUROCZE I MĄDRE

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Susanne Rottenberger 7 years ago

Absolutely great!

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Susanne Rottenberger 7 years ago

Absolutely great!

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Pamela Hale 7 years ago

A fantastic and important job! Thank you for showcasing these adorable creatures! You are very talented!

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Jennifer Chornley 7 years ago

OMG, adorbs overload...Love them! enough said. Definitely brought out their cuteness.

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Elissa Marshall 7 years ago

Beautiful photos. I love rats and they're far cleaner and nicer than many humans...often more intelligent and better parents too!

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Wombat34 7 years ago

Idk why rats get such a bad rap. I guess it was that whole plague thing. Jeez! get over it already.

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Iza Setari 7 years ago

Not sure if the other comment went through. Too I'm not living closer to you (although I do dream of moving to Canada one day!) so you could photograph my rats. I can never get them to pose right, but they are really beautiful and I would love to show everyone around how precious, intelligent and full of character animals they are! happybdayw...b3-png.jpg

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Iza Setari 7 years ago

too bad* happybdayc...ec-png.jpg

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Iza Setari 7 years ago

I wish you lived closer (although I do dream of moving to Canada) to photograph my rats! I can never get them to pose but both of them are super beautiful and I would like to encourage people to see them as precious, full of character animals rather than pests... happybdayc...c5-png.jpg

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Melanie Schumacher 7 years ago

Amazing pictures!!

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Kim de Beer 7 years ago

These pics make me miss my furry friends! I had pet rats several years. They where soooooooo sweet, each one of them. The only thing not having them anymore is that they dont last long. It makes me too sad having them only 3 or 4 years and then its done. I couldnt do that to my little girl, but Im sure she would love them too.

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SiYuan 7 years ago

Rats are so cute and smart! I absolutely love them. ^^ Adorable photos!

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Lanie Carrillo 7 years ago

Your photos are just beautiful! Thank you for "elevating their reputation"...the pictures are wonderful. They're so innocent and adorable...and those ears!!! I would have rats if I didn't have cats! Thank you for sharing...

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Wendy de Langen 7 years ago

The one with the kiwi is hepha ofcourse

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

Nope, not the same rat ;) Hepha was a dumbo rat belonging to my friend Lucie, he was a male rat, while the other rattie on the picture with the kiwi belonged to my friend Lyka and was an old female rat (very friendly and cute one <3 )

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Thurstan Hethorn 7 years ago

Your photography is amazing Diane. You've certainly succeeded in your aim, they look like amazing little characters.

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you very much :)

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Alex Katz 7 years ago

My sister has had therapy rats and the worked marvels but the died and she hasn't gotten to get some

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Gordon Gibson 7 years ago

Very cute pics, especially like the dumbo rats. Used to have hairless dumbo a long time ago called Uno.

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Jooly V 7 years ago

Pffff!! They're cute just only until you find one in your toilet.

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Rachel Hiller Bleuze 7 years ago

Wonderful photos of amazing little critters. I love rats.

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Shawn Ruester 7 years ago

I grew up with pet rats. We had them a while and for the most part they were all nice (except one male that we rescued who was a feeder rat he would bite and we had to keep him in a separate cage from the others).

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

This was most likely due to hormonal issues ;) Some male rats (and veeeery few females) become aggressive around 6 months old (it can happen a bit earlier or later, though) due to a hormonal peak that drastically turns their mellow behavior into a more aggressive one. Getting these rats spayed or neutered usually cures them so they can live with their mates again and stop biting and displaying territorial behavior. It takes up to one month and a half before they calm down, although they usually can tolerate other rats and stop acting nervous around 3 weeks after being neutered.

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Cherie 7 years ago

My sister's rat used to sleep on her kitty, who would wash him and then rearrange his fur/tail/legs to her taste. Funny!

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Cherie 7 years ago

I should mention that he was litter-box trained, although if he got excited, he'd have an 'accident'.

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Lisa Greene 7 years ago

You are the Anne Gedes of rats! Really enjoyed these, thanks!

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

Wow, thank you! :)

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Renee Stover 7 years ago

I had pet rats. I loved them. I used to give them un cooked pieces of spaghetti. They held them like a flute and chewed them down. It made me laugh.

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Nimmy Johny 7 years ago

Aww. Theyre very adorable :)

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Ed Stern 7 years ago

Adorable. But, You can paint rust any color you want—it's still rust.

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Daniel Losinger 7 years ago

I would still kill a rat if I saw it in my house.

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simpattyco 7 years ago

had several rat pets for my sons all friendly cuddly shoulder friendly and Ralph the first one white would come out and sit with me after work steal ciggs out of my pack and c***s my scotch rocks and share this was in 1964

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Freya Van Der Avoort 7 years ago

WoW They are so freaking. Cute I can't stop watching over and over again 😍😍😍😍😍

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Sheena Leversedge Wood 7 years ago

I love rats SOOOOO much, and these photos are just so beautiful!! <3 <3 <3

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Melody Paredes 7 years ago

You've certainly convinced me that rats are cute. I love these photographs, now I just need a rat.

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Liz Hood 7 years ago

Splendid photos though I prefer mice to rats. Can't say why, I just do. It could be because we had Norwegian wharf rats where we lived near the river--they are huge and ugly!

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Penelope Allingham 7 years ago

I love your photos, just beautiful! Thank you for showing rats in their true light. Adorable, clean intelligent and much maligned.

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Tracy Moorhead 7 years ago

Your photos show how clean and cute a rat can be!!

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Katie Joyce 7 years ago

What lovely photos! You have a real talent and awww, such cuties. :)

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jacluckycat 7 years ago

I love every single one of these pictures. All of your rats are so adorable and extremely photogenic! And you're a talented photographer. It's hard to get still photos of animals, nevermind the props and composition. Well done and thanks for posting. This healthy dose of adorable brightened up my day.

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Abbs0345 7 years ago

Beautiful pictures! I had two pet rats as a child (one albino and one black and white) and they were the best pets to have, so affectionate and fun to play with. One used to sit on the back of my neck nuzzled under my hair and sleep. These photos are lovely and it's great to see someone showing them for the adorable friends they can be.

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MagicalUnicorn 7 years ago

rats are sweetest pets ever, i had them for years and can confirm they are smart, fast learning and cuddly (of of mine loved sleeping inside my shirt while other would always climb up my lap). such sweet pictures :)

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Melissa D 7 years ago

So cute <3

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Eloise Robins 7 years ago

Marvelous .. If I am confronted by a rat, I'll think of these little creatures to avert hysteria. Well done!! Eloise

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Vivian Rutledge 7 years ago

I kept rats for pets for years, and they're some of the best pets you could ever have. Thank you for the pictures. They're adorable!

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Eva Klevska 7 years ago

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

Same species (Rattus norvegicus) but these ones are indeed domestic rats ;) I have seen plenty wild ones though, the so-called sewer rats. They are equally beautiful (they actually are pretty cute when they are neither sick nor frightened), though I wouldn't want them near my food since they can carry diseases, which pet ones don't. The point here was to help people realize pet rats are nothing like the wild ones. You'd be surprised to know how many people are actually afraid of domestic rats, thinking they are dirty nasty pests due to the bad reputation of their wild siblings :)

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Leah Forgy 7 years ago

Those little hands!

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

I know right? They almost look like human hands...

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Adriana E. Henricy 7 years ago

they are so lovely! I really like how you put them, they look beyond adorable!

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you very much Adriana!

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Kane Cheung 7 years ago

They are just like micro doggies, can be trained and super friendly if socialized properly.

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

That's true! They are amazing :)

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Rieschelle Roberts 7 years ago

It just takes one a*****e to ruin a good thing. Mr. Rat seemed happy being the mascot and riding on the shoulders of the employee.

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Paul K. Johnson 7 years ago

Rats are awesome - all animals are.* Animals that get a bad rap get it through no fault of their own. The only animals that aren't awesome are houseflies, horseflies and mosquitoes.

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Zori the degu 7 years ago

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June Pixeld 7 years ago

Not that the pics arent adorable, because they are, but i already thought they were cute, credits to Ratatouille😊

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

I love this movie! Many people went over their fear (or disgust) of rats thanks to Ratatouille :)

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Geetika Agarwal 7 years ago

You have made a catlady think of becoming a ratlady <3

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

Aww, thanks for your sweet comment!

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Rich McCormick 7 years ago

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you very much! They are indeed amazing little creatures :)

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Christie Starley 7 years ago

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you so much! Squeaky is a great name for a rat :D

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Alicia Luoma 7 years ago

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Leni 7 years ago

Rats make awesome pets <3

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Martin 7 years ago

Caprice looks like Scrooge in the Christmas pic!

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

You're right! :)

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Wayne Clifton-Miller 7 years ago

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

Rats are absolutely amazing. If you ever plan to adopt rats, please adopt at least two of the same sex, though. No rat should ever live alone, they really need a companion to have a happy life :)

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Shalini Shelly 7 years ago

i loved my rat stu. i lost him ten months ago. i miss him a lot 1425981684...c8721d.jpg

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Star 7 years ago

Aww... I'm so sorry... I'm sure he misses you too!

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Aaaa Bbbb 7 years ago

Gorgeous photos! I adore everything about ratties-- the bruxing, the boggling, the way they think my hair is a nest. What's not to love about such a sweet pet?

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Flora Polvado 7 years ago

You made me want rats. Will have to wait though. My two cats are master huntresses. They intimidate our dogs:)

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Leni 7 years ago

If you get guinee pigs instead, they may chase the cats :')

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Laura Zaini 7 years ago

aaaaaaawwwwwwwww

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Trish Dillery Watchinsky 7 years ago

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Zori the degu 7 years ago

That sounds fun. I wanted to have rats but I somehow ended up with my degus(just as adorable as rats but not so trainable).

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nuttyballoon 7 years ago

How many times am I allowed to upvote this post??? :) Ratty recognition well done!

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Cakes94 7 years ago

One day i will have a pet rat.. So sweet and adorable.

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Lily Finneran 7 years ago

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Zori the degu 7 years ago

Oh, they can be evil, some cases are known when a rat protected their owners with teeth and claws or were vindictive, but that only shows what complicated and intelligent little beasties they are. :)

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Hikari 7 years ago

These are so precious! There should be photo shoots like this for snakes and spiders, too. I have two snakes and some people hate them :(

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

I love them too :) I never had the opportunity to take pictures of them, though... (but I took many photos of spiders, this was the best therapy to overcome my arachnophobia ^^)

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Abigail Mejia 7 years ago

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Ray De 7 years ago

Rats are great pets! I have three... Lovely pictures I know how difficult it is I get these hyper playful critters to slow down...

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Clarice Michelle Stanley 6 years ago

LOVED it!!! i love rats!!

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Aish Siva 7 years ago

Was never a huge fan of rats. Always wanted mice...but you've change my mind! I concede that these are cute :)

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

Aww thanks :) Mice are very cute too, although I'm more of a rat person :)

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Allan Frost 7 years ago

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you very much Allan! That means a lot to me, especially coming from a fellow photographer and rat enthusiast!

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TheReader19 7 years ago

It's the tail, it does something to me, I don't know why

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Veronica Goddard 7 years ago

Usually when a post goes over the page, I don't bother to click forward, but these superb little creatures led me right thru' to page 4. Divine pics. Thank you Diane.

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Melody Lanzatella 7 years ago

Thank you SOOO much for sharing these!!! Rats are one of my FAVE beasties! Do you sell prints????

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Philipp Philipp 7 years ago

I think that's a great and important step forward to get rats a better, a fair reputation :)

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Zori the degu 7 years ago

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Eloise Robins 7 years ago

Marvelous .. If I am confronted by a rat, I'll think of these little creatures to avert hysteria. Well done

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Star 7 years ago

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CoteKing 7 years ago

These are amazing! Great photographer amd subjects :)

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Anna Sheridan 7 years ago

Rats are awesome! I really support this project, rats are beautiful, intelligent and sweet pets I wish more people realised!

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Samhain Bloodworth 7 years ago

The coos are strong here. I think rats are beautiful creatures and I love how you captured that beauty, wonderful article Diane :-)

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Janna Dutt 7 years ago

Amazing photos! Thank you.

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Erica Cook 7 years ago

So sweet. I'm not able to have rats right now because of where I live, but I want to again some day. They are such sweet creatures.

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Paul K. Johnson 7 years ago

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Hiruya 7 years ago

Sweet. And I really love the names.

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Caroline Allen 7 years ago

Simply stunning!! Your photos are magical! Thank you for gifting us your talent and showcasing just how incredibly precious these little creatures are.

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Janina Lebeda 7 years ago

I had 3 rats myself. So wonderful creatures. Awesome pictures

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Aprille Park 7 years ago

I want to snuggle each one of them! <3

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Clayton Bove 7 years ago

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

Such as this one? ;) (I have tons of them, they just aren't as "pretty looking" and I wanted to focus on rats only :) Mel_MG_980...fe6875.jpg

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Karin Ahrenhold 7 years ago

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Avery Colla 1 year ago

I have pet rats and I do not like that people think bad of rats so I am so happy to find this

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Priya Mane 7 years ago

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Kendal Blackburn 7 years ago

I LOVE RATS

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Wojciech Cieslinski 7 years ago

PRZEUROCZE I MĄDRE

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Susanne Rottenberger 7 years ago

Absolutely great!

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Susanne Rottenberger 7 years ago

Absolutely great!

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Pamela Hale 7 years ago

A fantastic and important job! Thank you for showcasing these adorable creatures! You are very talented!

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Jennifer Chornley 7 years ago

OMG, adorbs overload...Love them! enough said. Definitely brought out their cuteness.

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Elissa Marshall 7 years ago

Beautiful photos. I love rats and they're far cleaner and nicer than many humans...often more intelligent and better parents too!

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Wombat34 7 years ago

Idk why rats get such a bad rap. I guess it was that whole plague thing. Jeez! get over it already.

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Iza Setari 7 years ago

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Iza Setari 7 years ago

too bad* happybdayc...ec-png.jpg

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Iza Setari 7 years ago

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Melanie Schumacher 7 years ago

Amazing pictures!!

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Kim de Beer 7 years ago

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SiYuan 7 years ago

Rats are so cute and smart! I absolutely love them. ^^ Adorable photos!

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Lanie Carrillo 7 years ago

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Wendy de Langen 7 years ago

The one with the kiwi is hepha ofcourse

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Thurstan Hethorn 7 years ago

Your photography is amazing Diane. You've certainly succeeded in your aim, they look like amazing little characters.

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you very much :)

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Alex Katz 7 years ago

My sister has had therapy rats and the worked marvels but the died and she hasn't gotten to get some

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Gordon Gibson 7 years ago

Very cute pics, especially like the dumbo rats. Used to have hairless dumbo a long time ago called Uno.

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Jooly V 7 years ago

Pffff!! They're cute just only until you find one in your toilet.

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Rachel Hiller Bleuze 7 years ago

Wonderful photos of amazing little critters. I love rats.

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Cherie 7 years ago

My sister's rat used to sleep on her kitty, who would wash him and then rearrange his fur/tail/legs to her taste. Funny!

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Cherie 7 years ago

I should mention that he was litter-box trained, although if he got excited, he'd have an 'accident'.

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Lisa Greene 7 years ago

You are the Anne Gedes of rats! Really enjoyed these, thanks!

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Diane Özdamar (Post author) 7 years ago

Wow, thank you! :)

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Renee Stover 7 years ago

I had pet rats. I loved them. I used to give them un cooked pieces of spaghetti. They held them like a flute and chewed them down. It made me laugh.

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Nimmy Johny 7 years ago

Aww. Theyre very adorable :)

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Ed Stern 7 years ago

Adorable. But, You can paint rust any color you want—it's still rust.

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Daniel Losinger 7 years ago

I would still kill a rat if I saw it in my house.

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simpattyco 7 years ago

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Freya Van Der Avoort 7 years ago

WoW They are so freaking. Cute I can't stop watching over and over again 😍😍😍😍😍

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Sheena Leversedge Wood 7 years ago

I love rats SOOOOO much, and these photos are just so beautiful!! <3 <3 <3

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Melody Paredes 7 years ago

You've certainly convinced me that rats are cute. I love these photographs, now I just need a rat.

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Liz Hood 7 years ago

Splendid photos though I prefer mice to rats. Can't say why, I just do. It could be because we had Norwegian wharf rats where we lived near the river--they are huge and ugly!

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Penelope Allingham 7 years ago

I love your photos, just beautiful! Thank you for showing rats in their true light. Adorable, clean intelligent and much maligned.

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Tracy Moorhead 7 years ago

Your photos show how clean and cute a rat can be!!

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Katie Joyce 7 years ago

What lovely photos! You have a real talent and awww, such cuties. :)

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jacluckycat 7 years ago

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Melissa D 7 years ago

So cute <3

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Eloise Robins 7 years ago

Marvelous .. If I am confronted by a rat, I'll think of these little creatures to avert hysteria. Well done!! Eloise

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Vivian Rutledge 7 years ago

I kept rats for pets for years, and they're some of the best pets you could ever have. Thank you for the pictures. They're adorable!

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