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  I’ve had pet rats too and I was amazed when I felt their tails. They’re so soft with little downy hairs on them! I liked when my rats would wrap their tails around my wrists or neck. One memory I have is snuggling up with my little rat Daisy to watch “Ratatouille”. I miss my rats!
context: People nowadays forgot about Splinter Sensei :”) >
  
  If I was Splinter Sensei trying to hide my identity, and the only help I got was from Michelangelo or  Raphael, my username would be something like “wu ba lu ba” 🪄✨🧐 >
  
  r/Unexpectedbobsburgers >
  
  Nice try, Landa >
  
  lol I came here for this >
  
  So do pigeons tbh >
  
  r/birdsarentreal >
  
  Allow me to share with you a deeply emotional and personal experience that I had with rats, which helped me to understand and appreciate the unfair hate that they receive on a daily basis. It was during my time volunteering at an animal rescue center that I first encountered these often-maligned creatures. I was assigned to a group of rats who had been rescued from a laboratory, where they had been subjected to cruel experiments and mistreatment. When I first saw them, they were timid, scared, and seemed to cower in fear at the mere sight of a human.  However, as I began to spend more time with them, offering them bits of food and talking to them in soft, comforting tones, I started to see a different side of them. They were curious, and soon enough, they began to warm up to me, nuzzling against me and seeking out my affection. I was amazed by their intelligence, their capacity for empathy, and their ability to form strong bonds with their caregivers.
  It was during my time with these rats that I truly came to understand the unfair and unjust hate that they receive from society. People are so quick to judge and dismiss them as vermin, without ever taking the time to understand and appreciate their amazing qualities. I couldn't help but feel a deep sadness knowing that, despite all the love and care that we had given to these rats, they were still destined to be euthanized. The rescue center simply did not have the resources to care for them long term, and no one was willing to adopt them.  The memory of holding each and every one of these rats in my arms, tears streaming down my face, as they were taken away one by one, is one that will haunt me forever. It was a humbling and heartbreaking experience, and it only served to strengthen my belief that rats are undeserving of the hate and bigotry that they receive. So, I implore you, please don't contribute to the hate and negativity that rats receive. Instead, let's work to educate and inform the public about the amazing qualities and capabilities of these creatures. Let's challenge the misconceptions and stigmas that exist about rats, and show the world that they are not pests, but rather, intelligent, loving, and loyal animals who deserve to be treated with respect and dignity.
  I hope that my story has shed some light on the importance of recognizing and appreciating the inherent worth of all creatures, regardless of their appearance or reputation. Let's come together to create a world where rats and all animals are celebrated and valued for the unique individuals that they are. >
  
  They're horrific little monsters.  They bite, spread disease, urinate and defecate everywhere and can be extremely aggressive. When I lived in 
  South East Asia, the rats would come out at night like an invading army, going through all the garbage making a mess. But the worst part was when they would fall upon kittens in the area which would be ripped apart by so many yellow teeth.   
  I hate rats. >
  
  Wild rats are not the same as fancy rats people keep as pets. >
  
  Domestic rats and regular rats are as different as dogs and wolves. >
  
  I worked at a place near a pier and a bbq spot so rats were commonplace. I started a rumor at my workplace of a rat king beneath the building. A whisper campaign. Just one or two people in different departments here and there. Then the concept started to show up in popular culture like 30 Rock and video games, so people started getting antsy about it and the whole thing spread. 
  Came to a head when enough people complained and the maintenance staff went under the building to find...old kegs and signage and trash from businesses that owned the building before us. 
  A ton of rats, too, don't get me wrong. Just no rat king.
  Rats are actually nice. They're not going to fly at your head or anything like the Monty Python rabbit. >
  
  They destroy wooden construction. >
  
  Yeah their table manners are abhorrent >
  
  I realized when I had pet rats that many people have a visceral negative reaction to their tails which, since hairless, appear “scaly”. It made me realize how essential furriness is to human perceptions of “cute.”. I love their tails personally (which are hairless to allow them to dissipate excess body heat).