If you’re a fan of the classic cinematic masterpiece Ratatouille, chances are you’ve considered adopting a rat as a pet. (You have to admit that it would be awesome to have a furry little sous-chef by your side guiding you to culinary excellence!) And while rats might not be as popular as cats or dogs, maybe they should be. They’re extremely intelligent, and let’s be honest, adorable too. If you’re not convinced that rats are incredibly precious creatures that make for excellent companions, we hope this list will change your mind. And if you already love these furry little rodents, you’re in for a real treat!
Down below, we’ve gathered photos of some of the cutest and most lovable pet rats from all around the world to remind you that dogs, cats and bunnies aren’t the only fur babies we can have. Be sure to upvote the pics that make you want to adopt a pet rat ASAP, and let us know in the comments if you’ve ever had a rat companion of your own. Then, if you’re interested in admiring even more of these adorable little creatures, you can find a couple more Bored Panda articles featuring rats who have no right to be so cute here and here!
#1 They Often Tell Me That Rats Are Vile, But I Have Been Lying For 30 Minutes Without Moving My Hand Not To Wake Him Up
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#2 When My Daughter's Rat, "Wasabi Bobby", Is Nervous Or In A New Situation, He Holds Her Hand For Comfort
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#8 Rescue Dog Who Had No One To Play With Becomes Best Friends With A Rat
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#11 Lillard, My 3-Year-Old Baby, Likes To Lie Down Like This. 14/10 Very Good Flat
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#12 A Family Member Gave Me Their Rat Because They Couldn’t Give Him The Attention He Needed. He’s Been Alone His Whole Life So I Got Him A Buddy
Meet Splinter and his new baby, Puddle!
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#14 Scientists Recently Discovered That Rats Love Driving Tiny Cars, Even When They Don’t Get Treats. When Put In Mazes Adapted To Tiny Cars, The Rats Just Enjoyed Cruising Around
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#17 Willow, My Pet Rat, Only Has A Few Days Left. I Won't Deny Her This Privilege
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#19 My Sweet Boy Rats Helped Me Make My Halloween Costume A Bit More Realistic
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