Rats

This is a video based on five user responses on the website SodaHead, which allows its users to comment on polls. The particular poll I was reading was the question "Is it abuse to let rats die?" Guinness, my rescued rat, and I discuss the problems with these people's negative comments about rats.

Please know there are rat rescues in almost every major city - just check on Google! For example, Chicago has Social Rats Rescue. Additionally, you can rescue domestic rats in need of homes from Craigslist where they are often being given away, like mine were.

Rats are extremely intelligent, clean, and loving animals. They can learn tricks and to come when called. They are not filthy - as they spend most of their day cleaning themselves.

Please ignore the constant chewing sound in the background. My rabbits Bella and Phoenix were chewing on a wooden toy.

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• rats
• mice
• rodents
• hamster
• pet
• gerbil
• rabbit

[nneverwhisperr]

hahahahahaha, omg, did someone honestly say vegan products were tested on animals? They probably also think vegans eat cheese!

[KwNJn1]

you're amazing.

[RoscoTheRat]

I love you input on the subject of rats (also love your Pit Bull comment, I own a rescued Pibble who is such a sweet heart). People are just so ignorant when it comes to rats, who are probably one of the cleanest and affectionate pets you can have.

[charleysShadow]

I maybe alone here, but how can ppl really think they are more important then animals, When was the last time you seen A rat shoot up meth then give a BJ to some random guy for A fix, while their child starves to death in A dumpster ?

[peepchick101]

@TheAc3ds Why, thank you, kind person :D You made my day!

[mindyflann]

I need some advice on my rattie, he has myco and his meds dont seem to be making much of a difference.... only very little, he is still sneezing often and has so much trouble breathing threw his nose, is there any advice you can give me towards my rats survival? can you tell me about any rat you have owned that has died from this disease and how you helped your rat while suffering? thanks !

[Bonsbooty]

Some people are a bit ignorant about rats. When I was little I was going to get a pet rabbit but ended up getting rats and they were just like any other pet! All my friends used to say eww because of their tails but that was a bit silly :P

[FangnclawXD]

P.S. nice room XD

[FangnclawXD]

My rat rox!

[FaBFaB66]

GO VEGAN OR DIE YEAHHH

"Haters", your filled with lies and saying what you heared from shitholes.

Go fuck yourselfs

[justyousee1]

Great vid! Wish more people were informed and didn't talk out of their ss lol. I just disagree with the whole no-animal testing. Of course I believe that all life is sacred and has a purpose. And I'm against cruelty to animals. But when it comes to medical research I have to say I'm okay with medical testing. But product testing on animals is just stupid! Hey if you ever wanna debate it, msg me lol :)

[justyousee1]

@Elodee123 rat bite fever is a very common disease. Especially in NYC, and it's a very common diagnosis there. I'm sorry your father had it. Pet rats can transmit it but it's more common that feral rats do, or rats from a mill transmit it though.