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  I am interested in becoming a foster parent, yes
  
  You asked ALL the rats. So I'm asking if you'd adopt ALL the children.
  My point is that we as humans look down on other species as destructive pests as if we were something better/different, when we are the worst in that regard.
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). >
  
  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! >
  
  I live in a subsection of my city which is nicknamed “Rat City.” Idk how they ended up here. It’s a pretty heavy student population so maybe more trash on the streets? Idk. 
  It’s…unpleasant honestly. >
  
  I think pet rats are okay. Wild rats tho? Absolutely fucking not. The amount of diseases those fuckers carry? Yeah no thanks. Keep the distance. >
  
  I’ve never seen a rat but I’ve seen millions of squirrels. Rats get into the house, chew on things, attack people. I’ve never seen a squirrel attack someone. Rats are pests. Squirrels are just rodents. >
  
  I agree. Many people have rats for pets actually. >
  
  I think my mind started to change when I saw that Rat taking a shower 🐀🚿 >
  
  no, we don't hate Rats because of their body shape, we hate them because they're nasty creatures who carry a ton of diseases, and alsi because of their parasitic behavior, unlike squirrels who rarely visit cities/houses, and will spend their lives in the woods (+ rats look ugly asf.. yes there's some aesthetic criteria) >
  
  I have 11 rats. They are so lovely, they snuggle eachother, clean eachother, and play to no end! They’re so smart, and eager to learn. I had a rat who could, come, jump to where I pointed and could roll over. I’ve had rats that just want to snuggle, and beg to be pet. I could watch them all day, and sometimes wish I was small to join the giant pile of happy sleeping rats. 
  Obviously having wild rats invade and destroy the integrity of your home is not ok, and it’s totally rational to not go “awwww cute” when something is eating and shitting, in, on, and around all your stuff. >
  
  I friggin wish I had 11 rats. I used to have two. Husband said no more rodents because I cry too much when they die 😬 >
  
  The age old curse. My partner and I have actually decided after this to have less rats because how much it hurts to see them go. But that’s also the reason we have 11 rats lol, I had a rat, Paul, for almost 3 years that was so dear to me, I really could not fathom his passing. We came to a conclusion to breed him. It took some time finalizing it all, but we ended up with a healthy litter of 9 and kept them all. He lived out the last of his days with his sons and was the happiest I’d ever seen. Mamas getting elderly now but has no issues keeping clean and happy with her 6 young ones taking care of her. 
  Rats are the best. >
  
  Bless your lovely, kind and caring ❤️ >
  
  I agree! I had a pet rat when I was a kid. His name was Wally, he was a Norwegian rat and he used to ride on my shoulder. He was smart (for a rat) and loved being pet and being held. He only lived to be 3, but I'm happy I had him. >
  
  rats spread disease and invade human spaces. Squirrels don’t. >
  
  Domestic rats dont. And squirrels have invaded the UK and pushed out our native one. >
  
  Fuckin’ grey squirrels. Hate ‘em
  Lock me in a room with a rat I’m chill. I’ll share my cheese string.
  Grey squirrel? Only one of us are coming out alive and I ain’t done living >
  
  Looks like squirrel soup for tonight. >
  
  Someone has just seen inglourious basterds >
  
  Au revoir, Shosanna!!! >
  
  Yes bestie. Rats are fuggin adorable >
  
  I think there’s a study that shows rats did not carry the bubonic plague.. that definitely contributes to the notion that rats are disgusting though >
  
  iirc it was fleas but there could be new info out there these days >
  
  Weil’s disease >
  
  What concerns me is that wild rats spread disease.  Domestic rats are adorable.  They've got little human like hands. >
  
  I fucking hate rats. Was in my grandma's house in Nigeria and couldn't sleep at night coz these bitches were crawling under the bed. Man I wish I could say the hard r right now as a one of type thing. >
  
  Idk. I’m ok with rats AS LONG as they are DOMESTICATED and clean. >
  
  First, squirrels are fancy tree rats, fuck squirrels.  Second, rats get an appropriate amount of hate.  They are destructive, invasive, asshole disease vectors.  Fuck rats. >
  
  Humans are also extremely destructive, invasive and disease carrying. >
  
  Rats carry hantavirus. Their fleas caused the plague. They destroy wooden construction. They’re invasive and multiply. 
  Their reputation is deserved. >
  
  Exactly.  Fuck rats, fuck mice and most of all fuck the people who think these are pets. >
  
  I'm curious why you include pet rodents in this >
  
  Right? Just watch The Tale Of Despereaux and you’ll see some rat discrimination for yourself. I think they’re kinda cute ngl >
  
  I had a pet rat growing up! Her name was sprite! She was a gift and such a joy as a little girl. I learned to care for animals. She would sit on my
  Dads shoulders in the morning while he drank coffee and read the paper. She came when we called her. She was essentially a little dog and incredibly sweet. I miss her everyday. One of the best pets I ever had. Deeply kind animals that deserve less hate! I agree! If we can separate dogs that hurt people from dogs that don’t then we can separate sewer rats from household pet rats! >
  
  THEY BRING NOTHING BUT DISEASE AND FAMINE!!!!!! >
  
  so do humans - duh >
  
  Fuckin love rats but my mum never let me have them because "ewww gross" but couldnt tell the difference between one and a hamster unless i said "look at the rats" >
  
  Rats multiply and wreak destruction on your home. I killed 10 of them in one month in my attic. The rats had eaten another rat caught in one of the traps. It's head and some bones were left. Indeed, They are Satan's pets. >
  
  
  Rats multiply and wreak destruction on your home
  
  Humans cause 1000000000000000 times more detruction than rats could ever dream of. If rats are satan's pets we are waaaaaay worse. >
  
  Just because humans are worse doesn't justify rats being assholes >
  
  They aren't being assholes. They're trying to survive :p
  We are assholes, cause we do a lot more damage, are aware of exactly the damage we cause, and we largely don't care. >
  
  Rats are still assholes >
  
  I don’t think rats care that I hate them >
  
  I hate squirrels too. >
  
  I love rats i own 2 rats :3 >
  
  Let a dozen rats live in your attic for a while, see how much you like you stuff pissed all over and your walls and wires chewed apart. Rats are fucking awful.  So are Squirrels. >
  
  I had rats in one of my old houses. It was truly awful, they are distructive, stinking, disease spreading assholes >
  
  
  they are distructive, stinking, disease spreading assholes
  
  That label applies to humans better than rats.
  Rats are just small rodents trying to survive and unable to cause a fraction of the damage we cause yearly. >
  
  I also wouldn't adopt all the humans from my city. Would you? >
  
  I am interested in becoming a foster parent, yes. We will probably wait a few years until our kids are older, but it’s something we have considered.
  In any case, I doubt you’d let city rats hang out at your place (which is a good thing). Trying to advocate for them is just weird and doesnt change the fact that there are very good reasons to not want to live among street rats