Woman brings home a rat and discovers he's just like a puppy

2022 ж. 12 Сәу.
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Woman brings home a rat and discovers he's just like a puppy
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  • I was given a couple of rats as a gift once. I'd never considered them as pets, but they won me over with their charm and intelligence. Mine even took great care of each other. One of them got a bit sick, and the other one brought her food and kept her clean and comfortable until she got better.

    @coleford6197@coleford61972 жыл бұрын
    • Awww how touching.

      @sunnytheboxer.@sunnytheboxer.2 жыл бұрын
    • Wee are you so i can kill them ?

      @jaimep3432@jaimep34322 жыл бұрын
    • Gross

      @kxkxkxkx@kxkxkxkx2 жыл бұрын
    • @@kxkxkxkx Don’t be rude lol so uncalled for. Can’t handle a little domesticated rodent?

      @hellojane6795@hellojane67952 жыл бұрын
    • The two people in the world ^

      @bibbitybong1031@bibbitybong10312 жыл бұрын
  • To those not in the know, Edgar recently passed away. He went in his sleep, and was found by his family in the morning. Rats, unfortunately, do not live very long lives. Most typically only live for about 2 years, 3 if you're really lucky. Edgar made it to a good 2 or so, despite some heart problems. Rest well squish man. EDIT: for clarity, I am not Edgar's owner, just a follower of his family's Instagram account.

    @goose6360@goose6360 Жыл бұрын
    • What? Only 2-3 years? Oh no I can't.😭 I cry buckets for my cats n they leave much longer

      @tinuvi4lign131@tinuvi4lign131 Жыл бұрын
    • @@tinuvi4lign131 The pain of losing a rat comes FAST

      @Catmom2004@Catmom2004 Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you for giving Edgar SUCH a wonderful life. You couldn't make him immortal but you made each day as delightful as could be for the little rat-man. 💔💔💔 ((HUGS))

      @Catmom2004@Catmom2004 Жыл бұрын
    • @@tinuvi4lign131 I thought about their short lifespan as I watched the video. 😢

      @davidsamuels9557@davidsamuels9557 Жыл бұрын
    • Rip little buddy

      @cheeseburgerpaladin@cheeseburgerpaladin Жыл бұрын
  • To everyone who may not know, Fergus has now passed away as well (Edgar passed unexpectedly in February 2023). Fergus was almost 3 years old, which is elderly for a rat. I followed their owner on Instagram, and it gave me so much joy to watch these sweet babies grow. Rest in peace, sweet chaos potatoes ❤

    @sodazzeled13@sodazzeled134 ай бұрын
    • Thank you for the update. RIP handsome lads.

      @penguinsentinel8508@penguinsentinel85084 ай бұрын
    • RIP you gorgeous boys!

      @litamartin8595@litamartin85954 ай бұрын
    • I hope the owner is comforted by the fact that they led a beautiful life. Since I believe animals have souls.....God bless you Edgar and FErgus.

      @marybland766@marybland7664 ай бұрын
    • Chaos potatoes! Hahahaha!! I am the owner of many hamsters, gerbles and Degus.

      @owensthilaire8189@owensthilaire81894 ай бұрын
    • 😭

      @alana2047@alana20474 ай бұрын
  • I used to have rats and my mother always said they are gross and disgusting. When she visited us and i showed her how my two girls were sitting on my shoulder she just melted. She was genuinely surprised at how tame and clean they were. She always thought of them like the little critters running around in cities or in barns. Her face when she picked up one of them for the first time and my rat just held her finger and started to clean her. That's such a beautiful memory.

    @Nepoxification@Nepoxification9 ай бұрын
    • Same, my mom loved them and would even argue in arabic with her family in another country over how clean and precious they were

      @AnonymousDumboOctopus@AnonymousDumboOctopus4 ай бұрын
    • And now when your moms home gets invested by those things she is traumatized when she has to hire an exterminator 😂😂

      @tr-qr7pw@tr-qr7pw29 күн бұрын
    • Same, my mum always said 'no rats ın my house' but when she saw them she just melted

      @Replicanna-rl6zg@Replicanna-rl6zg17 күн бұрын
  • My father brought my mom a rat as an insulting gift but it backfired because we all fell in love with her. She was a wonderful pet that we allowed to run free in the house. 50 years later and we still remember her fondly and share our memories of her adorable antics.

    @bruced8893@bruced8893 Жыл бұрын
    • Lol insulting gift? But why?

      @allankaige7364@allankaige7364 Жыл бұрын
    • Aww my mom got me a rat for Halloween and she was full of surprises and such mischief lol she would always climb on my shoulder and nuzzle herself into my hair and would just go everywhere I went. It wasnt until we had her for a few months then she started to give birth to nine baby rats but unfortunately she ate them due to being stressed out by my sister's cat that knew how to get into my room. She later died. Her name was Marcella. ❤️

      @deniserenee1066@deniserenee1066 Жыл бұрын
    • @@deniserenee1066 That's the only downside with rats. They only live a few years.

      @bruced8893@bruced8893 Жыл бұрын
    • @Bruce D yeah but they super smart. Mine always hanged out with me on my shoulder. My mother left her coffee on the table without realizing my rat was there and the next thing you see is a white rat with a black face running 😄

      @Kt-cn2rq@Kt-cn2rq Жыл бұрын
    • @@Kt-cn2rq LOL. As children my sister and I were given a pair of adult rats that classmates no longer wanted. We took them out every day after school. Mine would travel on my shoulder and sleep under my long hair xo

      @Faith_Chi@Faith_Chi Жыл бұрын
  • In high school a friend's sister gave me the rat they had recently got and couldn't care for anymore.. His name was George, and he turned into my best friend. They're so sweet and so smart. He knew his name, never used the bathroom outside of his cage, and was always clean. I had no idea they had such short lifespans. I had him for almost 3 years. He's still the best pet I've ever had.

    @jenniferatwell9698@jenniferatwell96982 жыл бұрын
    • It really is a tragedy that they have such short lives, they always seem to go just when you are at the peak of appreciation and love for them, and it always hurts.

      @Voltaic_Fire@Voltaic_Fire2 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you for sharing! I had a pet rat in HS too; she’s escape her cage and night, make her way onto my bed, and sleep on my pillow. They’re affectionate and sociable.

      @annavictrix@annavictrix2 жыл бұрын
    • Nice

      @wozzer3wa@wozzer3wa2 жыл бұрын
    • Yes , its sad . Rats 3-(max 4 )years Mouse 1- sometimes 2 years I had many cats , they were 12-14 when they die 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️😺❤️😺❤️😺❤️. All animals are cute and full of love.

      @kimberleypex@kimberleypex2 жыл бұрын
    • I’ve really been warming up to rats since geobeats have been featuring them. Edgar and Fergus are just lovely ❤️

      @katyburns9758@katyburns97582 жыл бұрын
  • Rats deserve to live longer

    @connorhall9422@connorhall94228 ай бұрын
    • 100%❤

      @Kisamur-dg5rw@Kisamur-dg5rw3 ай бұрын
    • I understand the sentiment, but it's a bad idea. If rats can love for a lot longer, the whole ecosystem will be fucked. They reproduce like crazy, and can easily overpopulate any areas they breed in. Cities would be the most affected by this. Rats are already impossible to get rid of. Do you want them everywhere in your city? And this is not even considering the transmission of diseases

      @magicalnoodles@magicalnoodles3 ай бұрын
    • @@magicalnoodlesI think they meant domesticated 'fancy' rats

      @EG-hy9mv@EG-hy9mv3 ай бұрын
    • they reaaally do it breaks my heart 😭

      @Shay-vj3wh@Shay-vj3wh2 ай бұрын
    • same could be said with domesticated dogs or 'fancy' dogs, they still carry biological diseases though, except they can be used for service for disabled people, and for work like pulling sleds or sniffing out substances, etc. on the other hand rats are generally unlcean so unless you're into exotic pets who may or may not carry diseases in the day and age where there's a new virus everyday, I doubt you would want to actively domesticate them. and plus they dont contribute to the ecosystem except look cute and eat and spread their rat herpes, compassion and kindness is a trait most warm blooded pets have so there's nothing special about rats @@EG-hy9mv

      @theprettiestliyah@theprettiestliyah2 ай бұрын
  • I was a very lonely and awkward child, so when I finally talked my mom into getting me a rat, it was a dream come true. My “little rattipoo” became my best friend. We absolutely trusted each other. I would set her down in the grass, walk away and sit down 20feet away, and she would come bounding across the lawn to land in my lap. She was a truly special little friend.

    @katierosenau3642@katierosenau3642 Жыл бұрын
    • Rats have little brains the size of half a peanut. Except for biting you, rats don't have enough brainpower to be anywhere near as malicious and antisocial as humans.

      @devilsoffspring5519@devilsoffspring5519 Жыл бұрын
    • how sweet!! that's the best friend you can have!

      @nellamorra6728@nellamorra67286 ай бұрын
    • I had a pet mouse in the mid 60s I named Him/her "Mickey" Mickey died on Pearl Harbor Day (Dec 7) because my boyfriend hated him and gave him rat poison... I found out ten years later because he told people at a party. They were not amused. I was working in a night club to support him thru college. He was cold in his running wheel which Mickey loved. I would come home after work and cut newspaper squares for his little cage let him run thru my hands for the tunnel game. I always think of him on December 7th. He was just a little brown mouse. I let him free roam in my appartment. I put his food under the radiator in the summer. The cat was always peering under the radiator I would put Mickeys snacks there. I loved that little guy so much, and still do over 60 yrs. later. I'd feed him cherrios and corn flakes, then we'd play. How I wish I had a picture of him.

      @gretchenbeck441@gretchenbeck4415 ай бұрын
    • @gretchenbeck441 😢❤

      @whosahassa@whosahassa5 ай бұрын
    • @@gretchenbeck441I hope that boyfriend didn’t become your husband :/

      @e_jiuu@e_jiuu3 ай бұрын
  • For folks interested in a rat as a pet; GET TWO. NEVER have a lone rat. They are social animals and they do best with at minimum, one packmate.

    @captainngoose@captainngoose Жыл бұрын
    • Rats make for amazing pets and are very smart. They can show empathy which is rare in a lot of animals. They can learn their name, learn routines, recognize voices, learn tricks, etc. They are very amazing pets and once you bond with them, they're your best friends until they pass away. Male rats tend to be more lazy and snuggly + bigger, whilst females tend to be more energetic and more eager to learn tricks (plus smaller.) The _biggest_ downside to having fancy rats is their lifespan. They live 2-3 on average and they are also prone to a lot of health conditions. I still recommend them. They're amazing little guys

      @captainngoose@captainngoose Жыл бұрын
    • Sounds like chickens. Never get just one chicken for that is just cruel... 😊

      @step4560@step4560 Жыл бұрын
    • Yea unless ur rat is a hamster.. those little fellas are territorial af

      @luisphelipecarvalho5990@luisphelipecarvalho5990 Жыл бұрын
    • I was going to say the same thing. Please get at least two.

      @Kirstie72@Kirstie72 Жыл бұрын
    • Not only get two, but give them free range time in a enclosed area either outside or in your home. Reducing stress is important for keeping rats healthy and this is the best way to do it.

      @MetalGuru965@MetalGuru965 Жыл бұрын
  • My daughter, Heather had a rat. She brought it home from school. Ruby had brilliant red eyes. Heather had her for quite some length of time, and Ruby became a member of the family when Ruby passed the whole family mourned. She was a very precious creature. And after 50 years, I still think about how special she was in our family

    @angieowens3077@angieowens3077 Жыл бұрын
    • Did you have any other pets in those 50 years? Because I don’t understand how someone could go 50 long petless years

      @minaashido518@minaashido51811 ай бұрын
    • @@minaashido518 oh yes!!! I will be 71 this year. 2023. I cannot remember a time when we didn’t have a fur family member. But Ruby was the only rat we ever had. And Baby Lucia was the only hamster we ever had. We never purchased any fur baby. They came to us through the fur baby Angels. Mom look what followed me home! Mom there is a dog in the front yard. I think it was hit by a car. Mom Charlie chased a cat up the flower tree” magnolia” and it can’t get down. Me and my kids had I think a much richer and more love filled life because of the Fur angels that wound up with us. They really have taught us about unconditional love. And I am so thankful that my family was here to help and to learn about unconditional love

      @angieowens3077@angieowens307711 ай бұрын
    • @@angieowens3077 🐈 🌳

      @minaashido518@minaashido51811 ай бұрын
    • @@angieowens3077 Such a sweet comment

      @squtnik@squtnik8 ай бұрын
    • Sweet memory...God bless. 🙏

      @arieladelinechoo9845@arieladelinechoo98457 ай бұрын
  • So sweet! I wish ALL humans treated ALL animals with this much love and respect! We need more peeps like you. Thanks!

    @tarachambers7704@tarachambers77046 ай бұрын
  • There’s really no better feeling in the world than when someone or something runs to you unafraid to embrace you. Something about gaining the trust of an animal or child to where they love you and know you’d never do them harm and seeing you is the happiest part of their day is just everything.

    @YouEverSeeAFrogKid@YouEverSeeAFrogKid Жыл бұрын
    • That was the most perfect way to say that.

      @richardflores5061@richardflores5061 Жыл бұрын
    • Perfectly put. I am a 37 yr old male and am completely in love with my Russian dwarf hamster. We got our last Hamster on a whim and he stole my heart. It takes months to slowly change them to realise you are love and food but it's a wonderful process

      @sfullernj@sfullernj Жыл бұрын
    • I.worked at a Petco with the small animals. It was the best thing to try to make these little guys feel more comfortable and trusting. I did my best to try to give them love and set them up for a forever home.

      @minagelina@minagelina Жыл бұрын
    • You are so right. I feel blessed every day when Peach, my darling little Yorkie greets me every time I get home like she hasn’t seen me for months, and my 2 beloved cats zoom down the street at me 👍🏼

      @eveoakley6270@eveoakley6270 Жыл бұрын
    • Well said

      @BTO_7@BTO_7 Жыл бұрын
  • Oh those two are so very cuddly! Yes, I too know about the awesomeness of rats! I had three that were very dear to my heart. They all three lived together and all died within the same year. They are only expected to live around 2 years. Mine all made it SEVEN YEARS!❤️❤️❤️

    @normadailey7953@normadailey79532 жыл бұрын
    • Hi Norma... I like rats too but I've never had the courage to cuddle with them. I feel unsecured about health issues. I am not very informed about this matter. My mind goes straight to the rats in general. I feed birds and I have fun when clever rats pop up from the bushes.How can I get serious informations about...? I mean about the health issues.Is there any respected site where from I can get the right informations and not be afraid of transmitted diseases? It's sounds to you propably ridiculous but this is something that I have to deal with. I would love to overcome this issue. Thank you ❤️

      @veroniqueboulvard6315@veroniqueboulvard63152 жыл бұрын
    • @@veroniqueboulvard6315 If you keep rats as pets, they carry no diseases. Like any dog, cat or rabbit. Especially when you buy them from a breeder or pet shop. Only the free living rats can be dangerous, like all wild animals they can carry pathogens. Rats and mice are more dangerous because they live in our cellars and stables and can spread from there diseases to humans. Other wild animals usually keep their distance but they could make humans sick too if they'd lived closer to us.

      @daswenzel@daswenzel2 жыл бұрын
    • That's a reason why i never truly thought of caring for a pet rat. But if they can live longer... i might reconsider.

      @paulbismuth10@paulbismuth102 жыл бұрын
    • SEVEN years! That's wonderful and amazing🥰 My oldest were a white lab rat named Rosie that was to be killed after she was spayed by a veterinary student and my baby Catnip. Catnip was bought as a tiny "pinky" as snake food. My daughter couldn't do it! She usually fed her snake frozen little mice. I pretty much raise her from a little pink blob. They both lived 'til four years old. Unfortunately, neither was bred for a long life, but it was twice as long as I had hoped for❤️ May I ask what breed of rats yours were?

      @MamaLauren523@MamaLauren5232 жыл бұрын
    • It might be that you kept them together. In some reptiles males will live longer than females (eg chameleons) and I think that's common in mustelidae too because of the draw breeding puts on the body. As for the health issues - as long as they're captive bred they'll be fine and harmless. I'm allergic to cats but nary a problem with rats. Do *not* get them from the wild, they can carry some spectacular diseases that are zoonotic including all three plague varieties (orientalis, medievalis and antiqua). Y.Pestis.medievalis is pretty much confined to Madagascar and be happy about that. 60% fatality rate in humans. There's a Flores giant rat (think trainee black/grey capybara) but I doubt you'll find them as pets. PS if you have dogs in the south western US be aware plague is kicking about and get them checked. Dogs don't get sick but they show an antibody reaction - and you can get it from them. If you see any small mammals acting as if they're drunk, be somewhere else, do not give them a hug, you may well end up looking like a Torchwood extra. Luckily it's more likely the milder orientalis strain.

      @rosiehawtrey@rosiehawtrey2 жыл бұрын
  • Back in college, almost everyone in my dorm had a pet. Sometimes it was a dog or cat but it was often something less common. Since I remained in the dorm during holidays I had the dubious joy of taking care of many of them while their owners went home on break. I learned to appreciate and even love all sorts of pets: mice, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, birds and even Deeny the Chinchilla. Rats are quite loveable and incredibly smart.

    @DarqJestor@DarqJestor7 ай бұрын
    • You school sounds like a muggle hogwarts haha

      @adinakruijssen3056@adinakruijssen30565 ай бұрын
    • @@adinakruijssen3056 In retrospect it was a bit that way. I like that thought. Thanks!

      @DarqJestor@DarqJestor5 ай бұрын
  • Rats are super smart and really great pets. It’s their lifespan that keeps me from wanting to have them again. It breaks my heart

    @echevaemp@echevaemp4 ай бұрын
    • I understand, but that does not mean they do not exist.... get them, enjoy them, create a bond just enjoy life, its not sad they have short lives, its sad we cannot experience our lives with more of these wonderful beings.

      @eclypse3d@eclypse3dАй бұрын
    • Their lives are short, but it’s sometimes good to remember that although they weren’t in your life for long, you were in theirs. They’ve pretty much known you for most, if not all, of their lives.

      @parkchimmin7913@parkchimmin791321 күн бұрын
  • I had two albino rats years ago, I brought them home after we finished studying them in my psych class. I named them Pinky and Brain. They were so sweet and cuddly. Wonderful pets.

    @jessie.jay03@jessie.jay03 Жыл бұрын
    • I love the names 😭😭

      @starmangabriel@starmangabriel Жыл бұрын
    • Awesome names!

      @spiwolf6998@spiwolf6998 Жыл бұрын
    • Perfect names

      @okibuddy9487@okibuddy9487 Жыл бұрын
    • Was one a genius and the other insane?

      @isaac3702@isaac3702 Жыл бұрын
    • @@isaac3702 not insane, I think dumb?

      @itzmat141@itzmat141 Жыл бұрын
  • I’ve only had pet rats because an ex of mine wanted them. I was pleasantly surprised with how amazing they are as pets. They’re affectionate, smart, clean, and have huge personalities. I would totally consider getting some more but their lifespans are so short that I don’t want to go through that heartache again so soon.

    @rygregory@rygregory Жыл бұрын
    • Awww...yes...They steal your heart, then break it when they die so soon...but they live in your heart forever 🧡🧡

      @kelseymathias3881@kelseymathias3881 Жыл бұрын
    • Totally understand.

      @curiouslyme524@curiouslyme524 Жыл бұрын
    • Wow that cat in your profile picture says it all 🤣🤣

      @harijha7560@harijha7560 Жыл бұрын
    • I cried when mine died.... Just about the coolest little critter that ever owned me...

      @jimmywall7325@jimmywall7325 Жыл бұрын
    • @@jimmywall7325 I'm sorry for your loss. God's blessings to you🙏.

      @curiouslyme524@curiouslyme524 Жыл бұрын
  • I had an albino rat as a child. Absolutely snow-white with red eyes. He was incredibly smart and affectionate, responded to his name and climbed up my leg to my shoulder, where he could sit for hours. He also loved running around in a wheel like a hamster.

    @DreamyGalina@DreamyGalina2 ай бұрын
  • If we have more people like you, this world will turn into a better place :)

    @CP-mb3jk@CP-mb3jk7 ай бұрын
    • And we'd be living in a rat infested place where ninety percent of the human population is wiped out by the plague.

      @Yeediatable@Yeediatable6 ай бұрын
  • Rats are incredibly intelligent little critters! Never understood how people are so repulsed by them. Domestic rats are quite clean. They’re inexpensive, fairly easy to care for, and very smart. They can even learn tricks and solve puzzles!

    @skyofthelivingdead@skyofthelivingdead2 жыл бұрын
    • But... They don't live that long

      @okamijubei@okamijubei2 жыл бұрын
    • @@okamijubei that doesn’t mean they don’t deserve love

      @LydiaMcKinney@LydiaMcKinney2 жыл бұрын
    • my grandma hates them because they carry disease and or by stupidly their tails.....=h=

      @savageratentertainment@savageratentertainment2 жыл бұрын
    • Puzzles? Maybe I need a rat to help me with the daily crossword and occasional jumble. 😉

      @XXxCHRISxXX@XXxCHRISxXX2 жыл бұрын
    • @@savageratentertainment everything carries disease

      @UnworthyChicken@UnworthyChicken2 жыл бұрын
  • I love the fact that no matter what the animal is there's always a human out there who loves and appreciates them.

    @ndm3@ndm3 Жыл бұрын
    • I think it’s sweet that you can appreciate that.

      @janesmith9913@janesmith9913 Жыл бұрын
    • Absolutely. Almost all animals, birds and much marine life will love you too if you show and feel love to them. I believe this is much of why we are here.

      @annwithnell8101@annwithnell8101 Жыл бұрын
    • Cat is way better

      @Little_Talks@Little_Talks Жыл бұрын
    • @@Little_Talks all is good

      @user-oq9zx7kv8x@user-oq9zx7kv8x Жыл бұрын
    • True. I saw a video about a woman with pet cockroaches!!!

      @Schaemia@Schaemia Жыл бұрын
  • Caution to people watching this and wanting to have rats as pets. They make great and wonderful pets and everything this lady said is correct. However, they have short life cycles and its about 50\50 that they develop serious health issues after a year. I loved my little guys, I had rats for about ten years, always kept three, but it weighed on me emotionally because it always seemed that I had a sick one and that dilemma of when to put them down was a constant.

    @5IvanDrago5@5IvanDrago52 жыл бұрын
    • 🥺

      @jessie.jay03@jessie.jay03 Жыл бұрын
    • You got that right. We had up to 20, huge cage, many just ran amuk but it was semi-organized chaos. But eventually they got tumors or after 4 years just worn out and died. But smart, maybe you could say clean, but with that many you can't avoid their odor regardless of how well you muck out the cage. They dribble.

      @slp589@slp589 Жыл бұрын
    • I've been told that if you want a pet rat who will likely live a good amount of time and wont developed tumors/health conditions you need to purchase from a breeder, do not go to pet stores. A few years ago my mom purchased a rat from a pet store whom she named Lucy. Unfortanently Lucy passed after 2 years due to very large tumors. From what I've been told, these pet store rats are susceptible to these health conditions because they're so inbred - they arent intended to live very long so they arent kept in high condition.

      @Iisho@Iisho Жыл бұрын
    • Yeah, I completely agree. Mine would develop weird neurological problems and had to be euthanized. A biologist friend of mine explained that it was because of inbreeding; the vast majority of rats inherit the same genetic abnormalities.

      @coleford6197@coleford6197 Жыл бұрын
    • Try not to attach to anything in life, because nothing stays forever. There is a time you will have to say goodbye.

      @louisquartersson4555@louisquartersson4555 Жыл бұрын
  • Rats are acually great pets. They almost never bite and they are super friendly and funny once they get used to you. Also very smart animals. Just make sure to get atleast 2. Since they are very social animals and can get lonely and depressed being alone.

    @MeldinX2@MeldinX28 ай бұрын
  • Every living creature on this planet deserves love. They’re all as individual in personality as humans and are so much more aware than ignorant humans give them credit for. ❤

    @msshaffer5@msshaffer54 ай бұрын
  • I had a “feeder rat” (usually fed to snakes) I bought for a couple bucks at the pet store and named him Frances. He somehow lived almost 6 years. I didn’t know you were supposed to get rats in pairs but he was very bonded with me. I had a harness for him, taught him tricks, he would sleep in bed with me (he was huge so I wasn’t worried about crushing him). I miss my little furry albino buddy. Such a sweet soul and the first pet I was ever trusted to care for 100%. I learned responsibility from an early age because of him. I love you Frances. I hope you’re eating endless berries and yogurt bites in Heaven! ❤️ Edit: Wow, thanks for all the likes! Glad to know there are other rat fans out there!

    @magpie6043@magpie6043 Жыл бұрын
    • You must be my nephew. He's told me this story about his albino pet rat

      @lwells3937@lwells3937 Жыл бұрын
    • RIP Frances. ❤

      @G_Robb@G_Robb Жыл бұрын
    • @@lwells3937 Haha you mean niece! 🐀 Your nephew sounds like a good kid

      @magpie6043@magpie6043 Жыл бұрын
    • @@G_Robb ❤️

      @magpie6043@magpie6043 Жыл бұрын
    • @@magpie6043 yeah, I should have read your name, I was so enthralled in your comment, he just kept popping up in my head.

      @lwells3937@lwells3937 Жыл бұрын
  • I saw a rat on a nature program save her babies from drowning in a flood. She went back for each pup. One at a time, carrying each one in her mouth and risking her own life each time. Rats are intelligent and empathic creatures. Super cute too. ❤

    @qwave1322@qwave1322 Жыл бұрын
    • I saw that clip too❤

      @bevbreeze-stancliffe7514@bevbreeze-stancliffe7514 Жыл бұрын
    • Me too. Touched my heart

      @BRWCooking@BRWCooking Жыл бұрын
    • Nah keep dreaming

      @capybara9521@capybara9521 Жыл бұрын
    • Fake! Show me vidoe😊

      @User_92020@User_92020 Жыл бұрын
    • Much superior to most human beings

      @linzieloo1@linzieloo1 Жыл бұрын
  • I have had cats and dogs for pets, but I honestly think the rat I had as a pet was one of the best pets I ever had, smart ,clean, funny and a joy to have. Excellent pets!

    @chrisklingman2283@chrisklingman22837 ай бұрын
  • Rats are the sweetest small animals. Easy to train and love you for who you are and not for treats alone. They do keep themselves clean but love their messy cage. I loved playing with them out of their cage.

    @i.k.6055@i.k.60559 ай бұрын
  • Thanks for letting us non-rat people realize how cute and sweet they really are.

    @pamalapaulo2931@pamalapaulo2931 Жыл бұрын
    • Agreed! They’re absolutely adorable!

      @chrys2486@chrys2486 Жыл бұрын
    • I see them as same as hamsters

      @oscaryuengaming9767@oscaryuengaming9767 Жыл бұрын
    • It's the first time I see a bi-colored rat. In my country they are all dark grey, and nobody keeps them or consider them as pets, I think. But the rats in this video are really cute.

      @landang7906@landang7906 Жыл бұрын
    • @@oscaryuengaming9767 nah man, hamsters are bastards, they bite like crazy and don’t really like the affection. I have three rats and they are absolutely the most loving and sweetest little pets I have, ever time I come in they run up to the bed and stand on their back legs

      @Vvlogs3325@Vvlogs3325 Жыл бұрын
    • Unfortunately, rats and other small rodents (such as hamsters) are underrated...

      @alicedapra86@alicedapra86 Жыл бұрын
  • A friend of mine’s son once told me ‘rats are just like little dogs’ and it’s true. They are lovely like creatures. The only downside is their short life span

    @helenvann3506@helenvann3506 Жыл бұрын
    • They are exactly like little dogs!

      @TheHesseJames@TheHesseJames Жыл бұрын
    • Yeah :(

      @plumeriasboutique@plumeriasboutique Жыл бұрын
    • Yes It’s a stiff no for me dawg (randy Jackson voice.) 😂 I have been traumatized by unwanted pest like these to ever have one as a pet. 🤦🏽‍♂️👋

      @cjthepsalmist1842@cjthepsalmist1842 Жыл бұрын
    • @@cjthepsalmist1842 “Unwanted pests”. Sounds like we found the true unwanted pest in this comment section. Have you ever even seen a rat in real life before? Or had a prolonged reaction or interaction with one? Or are you just saying that because I’vE sEen MoVIeS WhERE rATs ArE baD So TheY aRE bAd! As a human, the most destructive and selfish creature on this Earth, how dare you, honestly.

      @Doomzdeh@Doomzdeh Жыл бұрын
    • @@cjthepsalmist1842 That's like comparing a wild boar to a domestic pig. These are a domesticated breed.

      @s133p3r0@s133p3r0 Жыл бұрын
  • Rest in Peace, Edgar and Fergus. They are now romping and playing on the Other Side; secure in the knowledge that they both had a good 2-3 years of a loving home with a loving human.

    @Bargoth60@Bargoth602 ай бұрын
    • 😢😢😢

      @lapin3657@lapin36572 ай бұрын
  • They are just so precious!! I would love to have a couple of them as pets!! It looks like your babies are thriving under your loving care!!!

    @lisamatheson3831@lisamatheson38319 ай бұрын
    • @Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

      @GeorgeMorgan6600@GeorgeMorgan66008 ай бұрын
  • The sight of Edgar’s face just popping up immediately at the sound of his name at the beginning of the video brings me so much euphoric joy😍❤️

    @Leanmeantigerqueen2000@Leanmeantigerqueen2000 Жыл бұрын
    • I bet I know exactly the instance you are referring too! It hit me like that too! ❤️‍🔥

      @normadailey7953@normadailey7953 Жыл бұрын
  • When people discover JUST HOW canine-like ratties are, they will never see them the same. They are EXACTLY like puppies, so so incredibly brilliant, playful, and their personalities are as vast and varied as there are people on Earth. No 2 are the same. Once you develop a bond with a rattie, a part of your humanity develops. It’s a deep, profound relationship that you don’t know, if you don’t know. They are so very precious.

    @DoUntoOthersAsUWouldHaveDone2U@DoUntoOthersAsUWouldHaveDone2U2 жыл бұрын
    • i would say they seem a little smarter than dogs and I think that's pretty neat

      @tk-im9vn@tk-im9vn2 жыл бұрын
    • @@leventeberdock355 Exactly, then peoples stomach's don't have to be their graveyards 💜👍

      @RobertMcD@RobertMcD2 жыл бұрын
    • @@leventeberdock355 Speciesism

      @RobertMcD@RobertMcD2 жыл бұрын
    • no.

      @neness6620@neness66202 жыл бұрын
    • @@tk-im9vn literally no

      @neness6620@neness66202 жыл бұрын
  • I've had a stressful night & day, but watching this immediately calmed me down. Such sweet little creatures!

    @jacobnordin3204@jacobnordin320410 ай бұрын
  • It never ceases to amaze me how those tiny little creatures can steal one’s heart 💕 So cute & sweet. You can be proud of yourself because you gave him love 💕 & a good home . How I wish all animals could experience such love 💕

    @trishabaran1521@trishabaran1521Ай бұрын
  • A wise person I knew once said, “even though us humans live for a few decades, rats only live for a few years, so even if that’s only a little bit of our lifetime, you are their forever.”

    @panictothestars8177@panictothestars8177 Жыл бұрын
    • I was already crying from the video alone, you didn't need to do this to me lol

      @felipegobattoscheibler4812@felipegobattoscheibler4812 Жыл бұрын
    • They may not be our forever, but we are there's...

      @BengoMango@BengoMango Жыл бұрын
    • Let me guess: it was Splinter from the turtles who said that!

      @einszweidrei9577@einszweidrei9577 Жыл бұрын
    • That's the same with most pets.

      @wardy940@wardy940 Жыл бұрын
    • 😭😭😭😭😭❤‍🩹

      @billieseyelashes@billieseyelashes Жыл бұрын
  • I had 2 rats a a child. I loved them and was heartbroken when they died. That's why I no longer consider having one, their lives are way, way too short, and the pain of losing them is too much. They are amazing tho. Edit: I just teared up after writing this. 30 years later I still remember and miss them. Why did I click this video.

    @boskee@boskee Жыл бұрын
    • My heart just melted reading that, thanks for sharing :) Losing a pet isn't ever easy, but knowing that you made their life the best it can be should soothe the loss, if just by a little. You sound like an a very caring and loving owner though

      @kiwaminski@kiwaminski Жыл бұрын
    • *hug* feel ya. is the same for me every time i klick on a video with dogs.

      @yuko273@yuko273 Жыл бұрын
    • Dont worry..,all rats go to heaven.

      @frankcolumbo4481@frankcolumbo4481 Жыл бұрын
    • I feel the exact same, I would love if rats lived as long as cats because at least then the heartbreak would be postponed for longer 😢

      @beesmcgee4223@beesmcgee4223 Жыл бұрын
    • Think of how many more rats you could give a good life to......get up and go get another rat or two!!!

      @dannyturner7967@dannyturner7967 Жыл бұрын
  • Rats deserve more love. They're absolutely precious and so smart. Great pets. I love them

    @AuntieMamies@AuntieMamies2 ай бұрын
    • You wouldn't say that if you had them in your attic. They are taking over. 😢

      @blueskysailing@blueskysailing23 күн бұрын
  • My mom was an anti rat person. Then she stayed at my house for a vacation. After watching them interact with me, their obvious joy as I entered the room and their desire for my attention 💖. Mom changed her mind, she eventually even held them and accepted their affection.

    @robertfitzsimmons9428@robertfitzsimmons94282 ай бұрын
  • I had someone in college prank me by putting a rat in my desk. I had no idea what to do with it but I found it was the most incredible pet..so intelligent. I kept it until it died maybe 3-4 years later. I ended up getting two other ones over the years.. funny little buggers. It was always fun seeing people's reactions to a pet rat, all the tricks they could do, and let them crawl on people's backs/shoulders.. I loved my rats lol

    @Guy-ky9mc@Guy-ky9mc Жыл бұрын
    • That one college guy: “Hehehe, putting a rat on this person’s desk will surely scare them out of their minds! The perfect prank!” This Chad: “Ooh! You’re such an adorable little critter! I’m gonna take you home & raise you as my own little child!” That one college guy: “Excuse me WTF?”

      @NCRVeteranRanger@NCRVeteranRanger Жыл бұрын
    • "it"? He or she

      @aryastark3148@aryastark3148 Жыл бұрын
    • They need to be more than one.

      @aryastark3148@aryastark3148 Жыл бұрын
    • @@aryastark3148 she. But understand my perspective of opening my drawer to get a Tshirt out and have a rat jump out at me. It was an it.. until I came to understand it was a she..and she became my little buddy 😁

      @Guy-ky9mc@Guy-ky9mc Жыл бұрын
    • Aww the fact you kept him as a pet. You're so sweet ❤️ I had a pet rat name Cornelius but he passed too

      @Faerienice@Faerienice Жыл бұрын
  • This makes my heart smile…..we had a pet rat named Schmegal….he was hairless with red eyes and he was amazing…..it killed me when he passed away, I was not aware of the short life span, until I bought him home as a surprise for my hubby. You see, Schmegal was meant for snake food, and while at the pet store I saw them getting ready to feed the snake and I said noooo, the man said fine, take him, we cant sell him anyway. GGRRR…..but, it was the best decision I ever made. My hubby was excited and surprised….he had them as pets as a child; so I wanted to surprise him with this little gift. That is when he explained to me about the life span……I would not change anything…..he was the most loving pet!! I miss him sooo much, he lived for 2 years and 8 months…..I wanted to get another one right away. But, my hubby could not stand to see me cry every 2-years; so we got a little dog…..she was our bestie for 16-years…….I miss them both soooo much!!!!

    @mmcjrc2000@mmcjrc20002 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you for saving this little one. I'm sure he would like you to rescue another one of his friends one day! 💞

      @Guttergirl182@Guttergirl1822 жыл бұрын
    • pets are truly one of the biggest blessings in our lives and when they pass away, they take a piece of you with them. but i think it’s worth it, the memories and love i had for all my pets makes all the heartbreak worth it

      @blodripa8684@blodripa86842 жыл бұрын
    • they feed them live? that is literally so cruel. i hate pet stores

      @ololusername@ololusername2 жыл бұрын
    • @@ololusername snakes have to eat too. Although I’ve never seen them use live food for snakes, but maybe they had their reasoning.

      @TheSunBringsJoy@TheSunBringsJoy2 жыл бұрын
    • @@ololusername So you think Nature is cruel?

      @DiffEQ@DiffEQ2 жыл бұрын
  • These are SO ADORABLE!!!! These 2 are called Dumbo Rats, because they have their ears down the sides of their heads!!! Regular domestic rats have their ears higher on their heads. I had Rats growing up, and a Poodle pup, and cats!! They all got along!! Thank you for this loving, video.

    @judydenver5362@judydenver53626 ай бұрын
  • I had a rat a decade ago. She was adorable. She always wanted cuddles and would love to sit on my shoulder. I would take her out and about on my shoulder introducing her to the children of my area and they all adored her. I miss her greatly but I’m thankful of the time I got with her. I named her badger because of her colouring.

    @Psion_Phoenix@Psion_Phoenix7 ай бұрын
  • I inherited my granddaughter’s rat and fell madly in love with this sweet little boy. I had him for 2 years but he was 3 when he passed away this month. My heart is broken. They really are awesome pets.

    @marinemom351@marinemom351 Жыл бұрын
    • ❤‍🩹❤‍🩹

      @billieseyelashes@billieseyelashes Жыл бұрын
    • It sounds like you gave him an amazing life

      @woleysmoley3007@woleysmoley3007 Жыл бұрын
    • I always wondered how long there lifespan was and now I know RIP to your Dog I mean Rat

      @jamiejones7805@jamiejones7805 Жыл бұрын
    • Sorry for your broken heart...it'll get better

      @johnbrown1809@johnbrown1809 Жыл бұрын
    • man that rat was built different to live 3 years

      @aprettydumbperson@aprettydumbperson Жыл бұрын
  • Edgar passed recently. Rest in peace, little squishy man. Can't imagine how awful it must be for their owner Kimberly

    @jakeacake6899@jakeacake6899 Жыл бұрын
    • 😭 may he rest in peace over the rainbow 🌈 ❤

      @TaekTara@TaekTara Жыл бұрын
    • Aw, that's so sad. :(

      @wandertree@wandertree Жыл бұрын
    • ​@@TaekTara no not rest on the gays

      @leroyspeelt@leroyspeelt Жыл бұрын
    • So sorry for your loss. I also lost my rat Hairy .😭

      @toniscalio9621@toniscalio9621 Жыл бұрын
    • ​@@leroyspeelt lmao bro is afraid of the whole ass color spectrum ok bro no light for you

      @junkyyard2273@junkyyard2273 Жыл бұрын
  • 0:01 me when dinner’s almost ready

    @MikeyPierce-vc8pp@MikeyPierce-vc8pp8 ай бұрын
  • Absoutly the most adorable pets. SO CLEAN! SO affectionate. They just don't live long enough!

    @janbradley5835@janbradley58358 ай бұрын
  • The fact that it looks like he is smiling all the time make this 10 times better

    @TheRealAfterVerseBmwHater@TheRealAfterVerseBmwHater2 жыл бұрын
    • All Animals are Beautiful ❤️

      @BirdmanVeganFuture@BirdmanVeganFuture2 жыл бұрын
    • @@BirdmanVeganFuture True, I own 2 ducks and they are so cute

      @TheRealAfterVerseBmwHater@TheRealAfterVerseBmwHater2 жыл бұрын
    • the look is not important, quite always is an illusion, the important is all WE animals are equals, with a brain and a soul

      @biokosmos@biokosmos2 жыл бұрын
    • @@biokosmos :)

      @BirdmanVeganFuture@BirdmanVeganFuture2 жыл бұрын
    • A rat? fucking disgusting. Not just like a dog. A dog has 250 mill nuerons while the rat only has 10 mill neurons. Stop identifying rats as dogs.

      @masterjay4992@masterjay49922 жыл бұрын
  • 2:50 "People think rats or gross or scary, but they're just the sweetest little creatures" Omg the way she starts tearing up in her voice as she says this line... you can tell her rats means so, so much to her

    @SyenPie@SyenPie Жыл бұрын
    • I totally noticed that. As a kid I used to tear up/get upset at ‘Ben’ - the song about a rat and I didn’t even own one! sometimes people are just in touch with animals. She really is

      @btown8210@btown8210 Жыл бұрын
    • ​@@juwand5599 that's just sh1tty trolling you're doing there. May I suggest you to stick a glue trap on your testicles. Otherwise, it's a psychopathic behavior you had, glue traps are hell.

      @Indy_21@Indy_2111 ай бұрын
    • @@juwand5599 i wish you the worst in life and hope everything you love out grows you

      @jinxashlock1952@jinxashlock195211 ай бұрын
    • Yeah go to the New York subway and see the rats there and come back here and say they’re sweet

      @lamarpray5324@lamarpray532411 ай бұрын
    • @@juwand5599 extremely based

      @eggbanana6491@eggbanana649111 ай бұрын
  • They're adorable 😊 My daughter has 3 rats... They are very loving and sweet

    @user-nt2lw9ow9y@user-nt2lw9ow9y2 ай бұрын
  • I have had them as pets int he past and they are amazing friends. They call them "pocket puppies" for a reason.

    @DerekEklund@DerekEklund8 ай бұрын
  • Man, why do these lovable creatures have short lives. 😔 They deserve more years being loved. Edit: We had 2 hamsters and both passed away few months ago. I miss both our bacon and beans.

    @olivercillian@olivercillian Жыл бұрын
    • I used to have rats as pets. Only reason I stopped they live to short of lives and there easy to get attached to.

      @gravitatemortuus1080@gravitatemortuus1080 Жыл бұрын
    • They have a fast metabolism because of the type of species they are. Everything is quick, like their teeth they just grow and grow non stop. If they lived any longer we would be overrun with wild rats and mice. 😭 They scare the shit out of me the wild one's don't think I've ever been around a pet rat, the still frightened the shit out of me.

      @deeppurple883@deeppurple883 Жыл бұрын
    • It’s kinda sad but, since they’re easily preyed upon, their bodies are built to reproduce as much and fast as possible before they eventually get eaten.

      @WenDYuhm@WenDYuhm Жыл бұрын
    • Same with ferrets. Both are intelligent af, lovable, and cute. It's really not fair if you ask me.

      @shelby5809@shelby5809 Жыл бұрын
    • They deserve more years being hated 🤡

      @leroyspeelt@leroyspeelt Жыл бұрын
  • I had a rattie I adored named Ember. My daughter left her when she moved out & that made me angry. Suddenly I had responsibility... soon I discovered how adorable she was . Unexpectedly affectionate & playful. I learned to sew in order to make hammocks etc for her. It broke my heart when she died.

    @fosterwalker1488@fosterwalker14882 жыл бұрын
    • And the amazing memories with her will forever keep her alive

      @Shyfish_0922@Shyfish_09222 жыл бұрын
    • I can empathize with you. Sadly mine died after 3 years. They don't live long and leave their tiny paw prints on our heart.

      @rosalindahenry7001@rosalindahenry70012 жыл бұрын
    • That's a pretty ironic story for a video about a rat

      @SesameShorts@SesameShorts2 жыл бұрын
    • it really is sad when they die.. my rat sam got out and lived on the streets for 9 days because her and her sisters lived in our laundry and sam got out of the window by climbing, i made sure to have it a little open but she still got out and it was my fault but after 9 days, we someone found her and got her back 😳 but she unfortunately died on my sistes lap in february 23rd- i cried for a long time

      @viozlwt@viozlwt2 жыл бұрын
  • They are very cute! Every living thing just wants to be loved ❤️

    @socialbutterfly4146@socialbutterfly41462 ай бұрын
  • Rats are the best pets! I have two 6 month old boys and they are precious! ❤️🐀

    @ColleenB344@ColleenB3442 ай бұрын
  • I used to be utterly terrified of rats, but looking at these two dudes, my heart's melted. They're just little fluffy friends!!

    @0_dearghealach_083@0_dearghealach_083 Жыл бұрын
    • It is understandable why people fear rats. They unfortunately have a bad reputation. And of course people hate and fear mice, and they see rats as bigger, more terrifying versions of mice. And though you don't want wild rats hanging around, the domesticated versions of rats are a pure joy to keep around. They really are one of the most perfect pets. They're like a combination between cats and dogs. Like a cat a rat can be trained to use a litter box - not perfectly, but definitely much better. Like a dog you can train your rat to do many really cute tricks. All three pets are Snuggly. But most of all Rats are full of cute antics. We had our rat cage next to the TV and often found the rats much more entertaining. Sadly, it is their short lifespans that is heartbreaking. For anyone considering a rat as a pet, please do your research. It is vital you understand their healthcare needs and be ready to pay the price - vets are expensive - and not all vets treat exotic pets so make sure you have vet that treats rats in your area! And finally, one thing for sure to know is that eats are social creatures and MUST have at least one other companion...a three pack of rats is even better!

      @katrubie3@katrubie3 Жыл бұрын
    • Well some..

      @saraaslayz7074@saraaslayz7074 Жыл бұрын
    • @@katrubie3 indeed, mostly because humans are really stupid (not checking facts or take to effort to learn about an animal), shortsighted, and human are just really fear based naked apes….nothing more. Not worthy of ‘sapien’ in homo sapiens. I prefer a rat to a human every day.

      @JD-oe5uc@JD-oe5uc Жыл бұрын
    • This video shows exactly how destructive a rat can be in a domestic setting. Destroying houseplants and chewing through plastic that's harder than a person's skin an bone is common behavior for the American domesticated rat. They're extremely expensive and only live for a few years. I'm not sure if rabies vaccines are recommended for them, or what kind of diseases can transfer between house pets given the existence of feline HIV. Some people think these vermin are cute while other people use them to feed tarantulas, amgry frogs, big lizards, and snakes as well as to train feline Mousers and game hunting dogs.

      @justinlavine9209@justinlavine9209 Жыл бұрын
    • As a former rat owner: domesticated rats aren't anything to be afraid of. 🐀

      @hollyhayes9640@hollyhayes9640 Жыл бұрын
  • I had a hamster that was definitely more dog than hamster - he would “protect” us - if my sister and I play fought he would get up on his hind legs and squeak at us until we stopped. He would get between us to break it up. He was incredibly intelligent and knew his name - he didn’t need his cage locked ever - we just let him roam because he loved us soo much he would always just follow us around. My mum, who wasn’t an animal person fell in love with him. She even had us take him on our family trips away - he loved it. When he saw his travelling shoebox he would run up to it and jump in squeaking excitedly - he loved being in the car. He lived 5.5 years and was so loved, We held a proper little funeral for him and buried him under a beautiful cherry tree in an enclosed Japanese garden where there weren’t too many animals could get in, and we made him a little headstone - that was 20 years ago and it still hurts my heart. No one could understand how losing a pet that small meant so much to us all at the time but they didn’t know Jack!

    @cbgb3369@cbgb33692 жыл бұрын
    • Such a sweet story. which kind of hamster did you have, one of my first times hearing they live that long!

      @sailorisa@sailorisa2 жыл бұрын
    • @@sailorisa awe thanks. He was a long haired golden coloured Syrian - they usually only live about 2 years, but he lived so much longer and was a proper little old man in the end.

      @cbgb3369@cbgb33692 жыл бұрын
    • A beloved pet is a beloved pet. No matter what size it is or what species. I have cats right no and an accidental mouse that lives behind the oven. It is the pet of princess cat who likes having her own mouse pet. This year she out did herself a brought in 5 mice. The oven one is the only one we haven't caught and released yet. It comes out when I get up in the morning to get a bit of food. I think I'll miss it when summer comes and it goes outside.

      @simonesmit6708@simonesmit67082 жыл бұрын
    • @@simonesmit6708 awe - I love that. I’ve been trying to keep mice as pets for many years now. Haha. Alas, my conscience gets the best of me and makes me set them free when I catch them.

      @cbgb3369@cbgb33692 жыл бұрын
    • *if my sister and I play fought he would get up on his hind legs and squeak at us until we stopped.* you misunderstood him. he cheered one of you and wished upon the loser death. when you stopped he was disappointed.

      @TheClearSight@TheClearSight2 жыл бұрын
  • No way I could have these gorgeous kritters as pets. The short life span would just end me. They're darlings.

    @michellevanderbyl@michellevanderbyl7 ай бұрын
  • Edgar coming when he's called is the most adorable thing.

    @goawayleavemealone2880@goawayleavemealone28809 ай бұрын
  • My late husband had a pet rat named Spike that would respond to his name. Spike was enormously clever. He would stay in my husband's hoodie while he worked in the garden and climb on his shoulders all the time. My husband's hobby was cooking and when the film Ratatouille came out we absolutely ADORED it! We had a real life Ratatouille who "helped" my husband cook 😊We had Spike for a very long time. He lived a great life as our beloved pet.

    @lindseywarren44@lindseywarren44 Жыл бұрын
    • But he wasn’t alone was he?

      @YukiLovesKitties@YukiLovesKitties Жыл бұрын
    • @@YukiLovesKitties irrelevant

      @Bommelle@Bommelle Жыл бұрын
    • Continued BLESSINGS 🙌🏽 🙏🏽 💖

      @depresebady9495@depresebady9495 Жыл бұрын
    • ​@@Bommelle wrong its a very relevant question and with one simple good search u will get these answers: can you keep rats on their own? Rats are social creatures and need the company of other rats. They use their sense of smell to recognise others, finding out about where they've been and what they've been doing. As rats are social animals, they can get depressed and develop abnormal behaviour if they live on their own. Do rats need company? Rats need company of their own kind; it's unfair to keep one alone because they're social animals. Single rats can even become depressed. there are two examples if you still don't believe me look it up yourself but PERSONALY as a rat own MYSELF commenting on a topic you know nothing about not only makes u look stupid but u also help to spread misinformation about rats which leads to unhappy rat lives just because u may have seen one rat happy alone doesn't mean that goes for all rats I can assure u a rat by itself will be a million times happier with a friend and since rats can get depression and suffer from loneliness they can die because of it and that's why I bought 2! the simple things u can learn but a 1 second google search I will happily go into extensive detail if u need further information do better.

      @bansheeonline147@bansheeonline147 Жыл бұрын
    • Unfortunately they piss everywhere, even on their and other humans. Little pees but everywhere

      @biekeelebaut249@biekeelebaut249 Жыл бұрын
  • These cuties are the perfect example of the concept “If not friend, then why friend-shaped?” So adorable!!

    @melindasnyder5974@melindasnyder5974 Жыл бұрын
    • But, they are friend...

      @miley7562@miley7562 Жыл бұрын
  • Oh sweetie pies!! So glad there are people like you. To see something with the eyes and heart of truth. Rats really get a bad rap.❤

    @7jtda@7jtda9 ай бұрын
  • Oh my goodness they are so beautiful, you have opened my eyes they are gorgeous and so full of life, love their names and what a great mum you are!

    @Diana-007@Diana-0074 ай бұрын
  • I had one rat when I was young, probably one of the smartest animals I have ever had. One day when my family and I were out, she learned how to get out of her cage, and ended up dragging an entire loaf of bread from the kitchen all the way back to her cage(witch btw was on a table.) She managed to carry it up the table or chair right next to the table, and then figured out that it doesn't fit in her cage. Found her sleeping happily inside the loaf of bread, that was wedged into her cage.

    @gilead77123@gilead77123 Жыл бұрын
    • Lol…

      @countryblends@countryblends Жыл бұрын
    • That’s a beautiful story, I can picture it, made me smile. Thanks ❤

      @MsRedbelly@MsRedbelly11 ай бұрын
    • @@MsRedbelly I know me too! 😂

      @finaloverclock6469@finaloverclock646910 ай бұрын
    • AWWWWW That is SO ADORBZ !!!

      @katherinemcdonnell6333@katherinemcdonnell633310 ай бұрын
    • Smart wen it comes to getting food..

      @anneececarter@anneececarter9 ай бұрын
  • When animal companions make you smile every day, that is the very best they can give you. 😍

    @Ganiscol@Ganiscol2 жыл бұрын
  • OMG😲😍😍😍These rats are SO cute, super Adorable!🫶🏻🫶🏻🥰🥰👍👍🙋🏼‍♀️🇨🇦😃

    @nadiasouthiere7908@nadiasouthiere79087 ай бұрын
  • I've never been bitten by a rat when picking them up. Hamsters always bite. Rats are such nice pets.

    @richbrake9910@richbrake99108 ай бұрын
    • I've had a darling hamster. He only nipped me when he was sleeping and I accidentally woke him. They spook easily, they don't normally just bite

      @colleenbennett8978@colleenbennett89788 ай бұрын
  • I love the tiny dining table with the tiny plates. You can see they are well cared for, love their cubby bellies. 🤗

    @HeavyChevy@HeavyChevy2 жыл бұрын
  • My best friend bought me one for xmas 30+ years ago. My mum went mad. Ricky was as small as a mouse and jumped like a flea!( only a baby) He became the most precious thing . He would run off with the newspaper if you were reading it. It wasn't "the dogs eaten my homework " it was my rats eaten my homework" He adored peas and loved to snuggle down with our cats. Yet since then our family has never been without a rat❤

    @doodles3075@doodles30752 жыл бұрын
    • Please always keep them in pairs or more, housing them alone is very cruel

      @shawn-oldaccountl6748@shawn-oldaccountl67482 жыл бұрын
    • I agree always more than one❤ we tend to have them in 3s As I said this was more than 30 years ago well before they were bread as pets as we know them.

      @doodles3075@doodles30752 жыл бұрын
    • That’s the freaking cutest story ever… like a Pixar movie ready to happen

      @ellemmenn2930@ellemmenn29302 жыл бұрын
    • Once you go rats you will never go back😊

      @crazyratlady3438@crazyratlady34382 жыл бұрын
    • How did your mum end up feeling about Ricky in the end?

      @yeahnah6763@yeahnah67632 жыл бұрын
  • I have had 3 rats when my kids were young. I've always said they were like little dogs (with ugly tails)!! Soooo smart and cuddly. They get excited when you come home, much like a dog. I highly recommend rats as a pet. 💝

    @dianelevie3360@dianelevie33608 ай бұрын
  • They are adorable and very lucky to have such good owners. All animals are cute in their own way and all animals deserve love. ❤

    @Jennilovesmakeup82@Jennilovesmakeup829 ай бұрын
    • @Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

      @GeorgeMorgan6600@GeorgeMorgan66008 ай бұрын
  • I used to have a rat named Tiffany back when I was in middle school. I gave her the name after the fancy jeweler because I wanted to give her a high class name and not a street rat name, lol. She was so smart. She knew her name, she was litter trained, and she could do tricks. I used to take her everywhere with me. I cut a hole on the inside layer of my double layered hoodie so she could climb inside and she'd just stay in there, snuggling. She was great. My heart rat. I loved her so much that I faked being sick one time because she was sick and I wanted to be there to nurture her. Luckily she recovered. I kinda think my mom might have figured it out, but she never said anything. She loved that little rat, too. RIP sweet little Tiffany. You were the best rat I could have asked for. 💖

    @WildAlchemicalSpirit@WildAlchemicalSpirit2 жыл бұрын
    • Street rat name haha I love it lol Rip little tiff tiff

      @jamessantos7665@jamessantos76652 жыл бұрын
    • This story is so sweet.

      @Rae-qi7yp@Rae-qi7yp2 жыл бұрын
    • RIP Tiffany…

      @jackbedient@jackbedient2 жыл бұрын
    • I love the name xxx

      @SubliminalJunky@SubliminalJunky2 жыл бұрын
  • I too had a very dear girl. Miss Lucy. She went to work with me every day. At first people at work were grossed out, but soon came to love her. They would hold her, and say how surprised they were that she was so sweet.they started bringing her treats. I was broken hearted when she passed away. Miss Lucy you are gone but not forgotten.

    @carlottastephens-springer9156@carlottastephens-springer91562 жыл бұрын
  • 1:04 Get you a person who will be this happy when you say their name

    @jayd.doubledubs@jayd.doubledubs8 ай бұрын
  • I love, love this precious little story!!! I could watch them forever!! Bless all of you!!!! Hugs Joannie!!!!!!

    @johnbuschman8815@johnbuschman88158 ай бұрын
  • I had two pet rats. I didn't expect to buy them but I saw them being sold as snake food and just had to save them. They were both so loving, smart, adventurous, and just all around amazing friends. They are up there with the best pets I've ever had. I always recommend them to people with little kids and they look at me like I'm crazy. It's sad they only live a couple years.

    @Hatemode_NJ@Hatemode_NJ2 жыл бұрын
    • giving money to people who sell them for food incentivises more breeding of them for food. Its just how buying a chicken from a meat farm incentivises the meat industry by giving them more money to invest in expanding the business

      @lil_weasel219@lil_weasel2192 жыл бұрын
    • @@lil_weasel219 and what about the poor snakes? Don’t they get a say in this? lol

      @MitchellBahamas@MitchellBahamas2 жыл бұрын
    • @@lil_weasel219 they aren't just food, they are being fed to snakes that HAVE to have live rats, and the thing is they don't constantly ear either.

      @chichichichichichiOwO@chichichichichichiOwO2 жыл бұрын
    • I'm no ecological idiot, but I don't have a big problem with rats in general. I don't like the wild ones in my apartment because of the damage they do, but I'm not freaked out by them either. My neighbor didn't like them at all, and would beat them to death with a golf club when he got the chance. He moved out, and another neighbor moved out, so their rats moved into my place. At first I didn't have a problem with that, as they cleaned up bits of food left around the house. But I finally had to draw the line when one of them climbed on top of me when I was sleeping. I blocked up the holes with rocks and haven't had a problem since. They're more like people than dogs - not a problem unless you get too familiar, then they start taking advantage of you.

      @DrCruel@DrCruel2 жыл бұрын
    • @@MitchellBahamas ok lets hear what the snakes have to say about this: 👂🏻🐍

      @plinka8981@plinka89812 жыл бұрын
  • if they lived longer, I’d be 100% happy

    @mfi-cf7sp@mfi-cf7sp Жыл бұрын
    • The candle that burns twice as bright lasts half as long

      @TimeTraveller3256@TimeTraveller3256 Жыл бұрын
    • That is the only reason I wouldn't have rats as my pets. I don't think I could deal with the heartbreak of losing them so soon. I would be missing them even while they were alive knowing they will likely pass away in a couple of years. Other than that they seem like perfect pets.

      @Krusty-vu1tt@Krusty-vu1tt10 ай бұрын
    • Me too :3

      @kiranerysegordon5485@kiranerysegordon54859 ай бұрын
    • Very true 😢 I loved my rats as much as my dog and they just don't live long enough to counteract how heartbreaking it is when they die...

      @toscata@toscata8 ай бұрын
    • @@TimeTraveller3256 makes no sense in this context. we don't need them to be more energetic, we just need them to live longer than two years.

      @WalkerRileyMC@WalkerRileyMC8 ай бұрын
  • I loved my ratties. I had 5 at one time. They make great small pets.

    @ritamclaughlin9681@ritamclaughlin96818 ай бұрын
  • Fantastic video, a beautiful pair of clever , loving rats. They’re beyond cute! Bless them both. Thanks for sharing x

    @mariefreeburn8256@mariefreeburn82569 ай бұрын
  • As a rat mom x3 (all have since died unfortunately), this made me so happy. Rats are amazing additions to the family. They’re sweet, clean, hilarious, cuddly, can be trained, etc. lovely creatures!!!

    @squatchchop4222@squatchchop42222 жыл бұрын
    • My boys died too and I miss them every day. They make everything brighter.

      @johannesscamander285@johannesscamander2852 жыл бұрын
    • My deepest condolences to the both of you....they don't live too long?

      @lydiapetra1211@lydiapetra12112 жыл бұрын
    • @@lydiapetra1211 Yes, pet rats ARE wonderful but only have a maximum lifespan of about 3 years, unfortunately.

      @Catmom2004@Catmom20042 жыл бұрын
    • I had 1 that I kept for 5 years sucked to lose him

      @michaelmiguel6937@michaelmiguel69372 жыл бұрын
    • So sad to hear everyone lost their babies. There really is no better family addition, in my opinion. To answer the question about how long they live, my pair of dumbo eared sisters lived for about 4.5-5 years. I acquired another baby rat by chance I guess, but she was bred as a typical white feeder rat. Old acquaintances of my ex husband bought her to torture her basically (absolutely horrible, I hope they burn in the deepest layer of hell) and I saw her with them one day. She was lethargic, terrified, in bad condition and she was so small, definitely still a baby. The plan the whole time was to rescue her but I needed them to physically hand her to me first. I asked if I could hold her and then once I had her, I told all of them to unkindly FUCK off, I wasn’t giving her back. She only lived about 1.5-2 years but had an amazing life after escaping those sadistic, disgusting cretins. I truly hate them all to this day.

      @squatchchop4222@squatchchop42222 жыл бұрын
  • The more attention that you give an animal, the more the personality of that animal will come out! I had a hamster many years ago, and it was the sweetest thing! I too was in a place where I needed to have a small animal. So, this video reminded me of my sweet Goldie. Although this was before video times, I have many photos of my hamster.

    @eandsm4620@eandsm46202 жыл бұрын
    • the only thing im wondering is why are the rats so big and my hamster looks very small haha..

      @selper5626@selper56262 жыл бұрын
    • @@selper5626 These rats are very well loved. And they can grow to get quite large. Hamsters, on the other hand, don't get so big.

      @eandsm4620@eandsm46202 жыл бұрын
  • Cute chaos potatoes❤

    @Mordeomaneater@Mordeomaneater9 ай бұрын
  • These two are so cute and funny!

    @susangreene9662@susangreene96629 ай бұрын
    • @Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

      @GeorgeMorgan6600@GeorgeMorgan66008 ай бұрын
  • We had 5 rats at the time my kids were living with us. In the beginning I wasn't really happy about it cause I thought this means more work for me... But no - they made everything by themselves. I thought they will make a lot of dirt, the cages need to be cleaned often etc. But it wasn't like that. They are very clean, smart and sweet animals. When our favourite rat Paul passed away with 3.5 years the whole family was really sad and we missed him so much... He was a funny sweet beautiful smart boy and we had a lot of fun with him. He was special. He was very very cuddly and when we stopped cuddling he really made funny sounds cause he want more... R.I.P. little sweet boy. We all miss you so much you brought so much fun and love to us. Thank you for giving us so much love and fun ❣️💝❣️

    @danielangom@danielangom2 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you for sharing Paul’s story with us, RIP.

      @007Julie@007Julie2 жыл бұрын
    • Bless you Pauly boy for bringing happiness and love to your beautiful family ♥️🙏🌟

      @Rosesraspberries72@Rosesraspberries722 жыл бұрын
  • I've kept rats and each one had such quirky demeanor and personality. One insisted on grooming my beard constantly. One loved being in my coat pocket. One kept a secret stash of stale chips in the lining under the couch. One named Marilyn even went on to be adopted by an exterminator, got her own Barbie car and was featured in his ads. She lived fat, had a couple of kids. No joke. Rats are the best.

    @19mychaellee71@19mychaellee712 жыл бұрын
    • No chance you've found the other hidden stash yet.. in the beard?? hehehe. What a wholesome story!

      @hankatmaggies8819@hankatmaggies88192 жыл бұрын
    • Great rat story!

      @laurahall3094@laurahall30942 жыл бұрын
    • That's awesome

      @clalyrics441@clalyrics4412 жыл бұрын
    • Weirdo

      @User_92020@User_920202 жыл бұрын
    • @@User_92020 is not

      @laurahall3094@laurahall30942 жыл бұрын
  • My son has always had rats and they truly are sweet creatures and just funny little clowns. 🙂

    @tamarabeinlich7353@tamarabeinlich73532 ай бұрын
  • I visited a pet shop in Philadelphia years ago, We past the rat cage and made some comments. A girl working there told us to try putting our hand in the cage. I was blown away at the rats behavior. They were very curious and very sweet, they all came to touch my hand, I could tell they were being very friendly. It really changed my view on rats.

    @theeasternfront6436@theeasternfront64362 жыл бұрын
  • It makes me happy to see them happy and comfy, especially knowing how hard of a life many mice and rats have (even ones that are pets...so many people just leave them in a cage all day and forget about them). I really wish people would give the same empathy they give to dogs to all other animals like these guys. Every animal has their own personality and loves being loved and giving love. ❤

    @ncorp2668@ncorp26682 жыл бұрын
    • My thoughts exactly!

      @normadailey7953@normadailey79532 жыл бұрын
    • Thumbs up to your post. Most rats and mice have bad lives. Many are experimented on in horrible ways as they live their entire lives in cold laboratory cages. Others are killed in gruesome ways by snakes, cats, birds, and other predators. Many are exterminated by humans in horrible ways - traps that drown them, poisons that cause slow deaths, etc.

      @billsmith7673@billsmith76732 жыл бұрын
    • Yes!! Great comment

      @KittyKittyBangBang249@KittyKittyBangBang2492 жыл бұрын
    • @@billsmith7673 I was on a forum completely unrelated to animals, and literally a day ago I came across this random story by someone who had found a nest of baby mice in an inconvenient place, and she somehow happened to come across a wildlife ranger that took them from her, but never told her what he would do with them. She said they squealed when they were picked up. Then they were trying to trap the mother with a glue trap. It's that type of casual dismissal of life I had in mind. People literally treat them like trash, and it makes my heart sink. I've also heard personally from someone whose roommate worked on mice in a lab. I hate to even utter what he told me. These are all precious and individual lives who deserve so, so, so much better. It truly is a crime that humanity can never atone for enough...the scale of cruelty and lives lost in terms of what humans do to animals is a travesty that our species will carry forever as its legacy. It's why it's so important that we good people who "get it" work 100X harder to help animals...the wicked don't sleep. We have to work overtime to undo the damage wherever and whenever we can. We have to find a way to be better at helping than the people who are succeeding at causing the cruelty.

      @ncorp2668@ncorp26682 жыл бұрын
    • @@ncorp2668 Now imagine the cruelty, abuse, and horrible living conditions factory farm animals have to endure just to ultimately get their throats slit or heads bashed in because you want to enjoy a burger, x-mas turkey, or bacon for breakfast. ...or is it okay because those animals are just food?...

      @alien4053@alien40532 жыл бұрын
  • They remind me of my Cheese and Crackers. We lost them 2 years ago and I still miss them so bad sometimes. Two of the best pets I have ever had! ❤️❤️❤️

    @amyburks858@amyburks858 Жыл бұрын
  • He definitely feel all the love❤ cute little guy ❤

    @gerrimiller3491@gerrimiller34919 ай бұрын
  • Your babies are so beautiful. They're little characters. I had rats when I was a kid. My first rat was stolen from the lab, didn't want any experiments done on her. It was a beautiful bond. And rats are extremely smart.

    @srijatamishra@srijatamishra2 жыл бұрын
  • My family had a pet rat years ago. He was so smart and so affectionate. Obsessively clean! We all loved him so much. He lived for almost 4 years and will never be forgotten. RIP Nezumi, we miss you!

    @Fernando_Woolybooger@Fernando_Woolybooger2 жыл бұрын
    • Oh my rat had the same name! She died two months ago, was very lovely

      @annak1058@annak10582 жыл бұрын
    • What is this coincidence.. my grandparents had a rat named Nezumi too.. my grandmother have a very soft heart and saw a dirty dying rat in the market.. she brought her home and took care of her.. I was also very surprised how clean they are.. she lived for almost 2 years under my grandparents care..

      @auhrousankhseram2530@auhrousankhseram25302 жыл бұрын
    • Oh.. shes friends with my 2 cats.. they run around a lot and break things😅

      @auhrousankhseram2530@auhrousankhseram25302 жыл бұрын
    • @@auhrousankhseram2530Your grandma must be one of the kindest and 😎 coolest grandmas in the world!

      @normadailey7953@normadailey79532 жыл бұрын
    • you named your rat "Rat"?

      @garjisengra@garjisengra2 жыл бұрын
  • They look so happy... Thank you for your love and kindness!...

    @marinakeane3291@marinakeane32917 ай бұрын
  • These two are just adorable! I've had pet rats and they were so adorable and sweet.

    @BethBurns68@BethBurns686 ай бұрын
  • I think all animals have feelings and can be so sweet if we “people “ would take the time to bond with them.

    @marymorissette3251@marymorissette32512 жыл бұрын
    • Hey

      @kimcasetor1872@kimcasetor18722 жыл бұрын
    • YES!❤

      @jaminwithjudie@jaminwithjudie2 жыл бұрын
    • @@jaminwithjudie Hey How are you doing today

      @kimcasetor1872@kimcasetor18722 жыл бұрын
    • @@kimcasetor1872 Thank you for asking. I am great, how are you?

      @jaminwithjudie@jaminwithjudie2 жыл бұрын
  • I have NEVER had a pet rat, but that hasn’t stopped me from loving them and snuggling the ones I can!! They’re so smart and clean and just….omg those little faces, I just love them!

    @Miss_Camel@Miss_Camel2 жыл бұрын
    • It's great to know that there are people like you, who never had them, but knows how amazing they are, you should get your first pair of rat babies, even though they don't live long, they are definitely worth it ❤️

      @berchyzgb4423@berchyzgb44232 жыл бұрын
    • Don't cuddle random rats

      @419buckeye7@419buckeye72 жыл бұрын
    • Where do they go? I always thought they poop and pee everywhere as they walk around?

      @jogo00000@jogo000002 жыл бұрын
    • @@jogo00000 Some do but they can usually be potty trained.

      @icypenguinparty@icypenguinparty2 жыл бұрын
    • @@jogo00000 NGL, they do scent mark occasionally, but they go in their cage for sure. Many litter train theirs but I don't bother to since they basically do it themselves. I've had my girls poop in the corner of the room like once or twice but usually they go in the corner on the bottom of their cage where the cotton fluff is

      @kristensmith614@kristensmith6142 жыл бұрын
  • They are the best first pet for kids! we, my son had them Philly & Fivel the male was more attentive and lovable than the female. i’d go outside to barbecue and he’d walk outside with me and it was like a conversation he’d be so attentive as if he’d be talking with you so adorable ~❤

    @SoBelle@SoBelle9 ай бұрын
  • U r sooo right!!!! It’s so sad that our babies have such a bad rap. Years ago my sister and I started Rat Chick Rat Rescue. I always hat at least one pair of rat babies. They r extremely smart and affectionate. The love to play and cuddle. Sadie used to fall asleep inside my sweater. ❤❤❤❤❤

    @user-bt5ue1mc1m@user-bt5ue1mc1m3 ай бұрын
  • Tysm for bringing such awareness to a seriously misunderstood creature. I personally had no idea just how incredible rats could be and will be forever grateful for this new understanding ❤️🥰

    @litebrite8993@litebrite89932 жыл бұрын
    • Chickens, pigs and cows are lovely animals with personalities too :)

      @veganm8918@veganm89182 жыл бұрын
    • @@veganm8918 for all you know they could be vegan too, let’s not presume people’s life style choices it’s not a good look. It’s also not a good look to keep pestering people to become vegan, as you well know it’s a very personal journey to get to that point. The world is finally moving in a vegan direction so let’s just be compassionate to everyone, no matter what stage they are at.

      @LizzyGiggles@LizzyGiggles2 жыл бұрын
    • @@LizzyGiggles Oh? Was i too harsh? Was it cruel to say pigs are nice? Was there a personal attack? Thank you for the lesson in politeness. I'll learn to be silent from here forward. Never again will I speak out about cruelty to innocent animals. Thanks again.

      @veganm8918@veganm89182 жыл бұрын
    • @@veganm8918 all I'm saying is im sure no one became vegan because of comments on youtube. And as I said who's to say they aren't already vegan? I meant no disrespect and I've been there, for years of my life I did exactly that. And I can guarantee that the only people I converted are people in my real life and even then it was only 1 person. I'm surrounded by meat eaters in my family and the only way I've found peace is to accept that I'm making my choice and they are making theirs. The less I have guilt tripped them and argued my points, the more they are actually willing to let me cook them vegan meals and seem interested in it all. It's not our guilt to feel and the positive thing is that finally vegetarianism and veganism is becoming a lot more of a common practice. Something that I'm sure you've felt was almost an impossibility a few years ago, as I did. I'm sorry if I came across rude, I'm genuinely trying to put your mind at ease slightly. And thank you for being compassionate to animals.

      @LizzyGiggles@LizzyGiggles2 жыл бұрын
    • @@veganm8918 And that’s why they should all be farmed compassionately, with open space and great consideration taken for their wellbeing

      @criert135@criert1352 жыл бұрын
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