These Pet Rats Are Basically Tiny Dogs

Rats have a bad rap for no reason at all. The consensus is that rats are dirty, mean disease-carrying pests – but this idea couldn’t be further from the truth, and some devoted rat-lovers are working to change that public perception.

The folks over at Rachie’s Retirement Home provide shelter for rats of all walks of life. They know that rats are actually lovely, social animals that can bond with humans, display affection, play, cuddle and comfort in times of trouble. So RRH rescues rats and places at new forever homes that would appreciate them for the amazing animals they are.

Here's a fun new game!Every week I'll post up who's be the best behaved and the naughtiest of the rescues. Feel free to comment along with your bests and worsts!

Posted by Rachie's Ratirement Home on Monday, August 6, 2018

But their job doesn’t end there. They also work hard to spread awareness and understanding about rats, and they came up with a special strategy: on their Facebook page, they not only share photos of their rats but also hold a weekly “Best and Worst Rat of the Week” contests. Each week they share the praiseworthy and shameful behaviors of their rats.

It’s both funny and adorable. A rat can be declared “Worst Rat of the Week” for chewing on shoelaces, trying to eat soap, sneaking out of the cage and more.  But there’s more to it than that – by “shaming” the rats, RRH show their followers that rats are just as harmless and adorable as any other pet – ant even their mischiefs are sweet.

Week two: Elsa made the worst list again, look at those torn pictures. :/She's still a fave though.

Posted by Rachie's Ratirement Home on Thursday, August 16, 2018

It's that time of the week!

Posted by Rachie's Ratirement Home on Friday, August 24, 2018

Week four, and time for another installment of "oh my gosh, why do you do that, please stop doing that!"

Posted by Rachie's Ratirement Home on Saturday, September 1, 2018

Every week I'll post up who's be the best behaved and the naughtiest of the rescues. Feel free to comment along with your bests and worsts!

Posted by Rachie's Ratirement Home on Friday, September 28, 2018