The Rat Lovers Club! ~MODS PLEASE LOCK!

[rachaelandrats]

I know lol but he has the fancy rat shaped ears but on tbe side

There's 2 types of ears, top eared and dumbo, he's a dumbo.

[No Going Back]

Thanks XP. I thought it was a fur pattern, but you're most likely right as I read it at 2am and my memory of the moment isn't great.

[Nimrod97]

I got my rat from jacks pets in ohio where I live, I wasn't going to get a rat from a pet store but I met the person that bred him, visited his parents and everything so its all good haha, I didn't buy him for looks, his personality is what got me to love him, his cuteness is just a major bonus haha, pictures will come soon.

[No Going Back]

He sounds gorgeous. If I ever was able to get rats then I'd go for personality also. There was a gorgeous brown hooded rat who I was chatting to the other day in the pet shop (though he was sourced from unreliable places, according to my research). He's got a very knowing face, and seems friendly.
Another thing: consider getting a friend for your rat. Maybe there's a reason why you're not, but he'd be so much happier with a sibling/cagemate.

[rachaelandrats]

Thanks XP. I thought it was a fur pattern, but you're most likely right as I read it at 2am and my memory of the moment isn't great.

It is a fur pattern, it has been used to describe capped markings. (:

[No Going Back]

Okay, thank you! I was a little confused XP.
Also, I'm dying for rats, but my mother hates them. I wouldn't go behind her back and get them, because:
A. I wouldn't be able to support them.
B. I'm too young.
C. I've read countless times that getting rats has to be something the family wants, not just an individual.
SO....
I'm looking for a way to show her that fancy rats aren't evil, biting, disease spreading vermin. Any suggestions?

[eternalglitch]

Okay, thank you! I was a little confused XP.
Also, I'm dying for rats, but my mother hates them. I wouldn't go behind her back and get them, because:
A. I wouldn't be able to support them.
B. I'm too young.
C. I've read countless times that getting rats has to be something the family wants, not just an individual.
SO....
I'm looking for a way to show her that fancy rats aren't evil, biting, disease spreading vermin. Any suggestions?

Explain to her that they are as clean as bunnies, but eat and scratch less. Most people think bunnies are the perfect pets, so stating facts like that help often. The fact how little cleaning and feeding helps as well, and tell her your plans to take care of the ratties.

[No Going Back]

Okay, thank you! I was a little confused XP.
Also, I'm dying for rats, but my mother hates them. I wouldn't go behind her back and get them, because:
A. I wouldn't be able to support them.
B. I'm too young.
C. I've read countless times that getting rats has to be something the family wants, not just an individual.
SO....
I'm looking for a way to show her that fancy rats aren't evil, biting, disease spreading vermin. Any suggestions?

Explain to her that they are as clean as bunnies, but eat and scratch less. Most people think bunnies are the perfect pets, so stating facts like that help often. The fact how little cleaning and feeding helps as well, and tell her your plans to take care of the ratties.

When I was six...we bought a rabbit on impulse (I knew NOTHING, XP). I loved Lucky to bits, but he turned into killer bunny. Someone told me to say they're better pets than dogs, but I have a dog and the last thing I want my mum to think is that I don't love him anymore.

[heartleafed]

Okay, thank you! I was a little confused XP.
Also, I'm dying for rats, but my mother hates them. I wouldn't go behind her back and get them, because:
A. I wouldn't be able to support them.
B. I'm too young.
C. I've read countless times that getting rats has to be something the family wants, not just an individual.
SO....
I'm looking for a way to show her that fancy rats aren't evil, biting, disease spreading vermin. Any suggestions?

The way I got my mom convinced was that, my god mother got a pair of girls probably three years ago, and at first we were all kind of iffy about them, but then we really saw how fun and interesting they were. Plus, my mother loves it when they give her kisses, and that's when you know she's really okay with them.

So, basically what I'm saying is that, slowly introduce her to them, show her you've done your research, and give her time. Some parents work that the less you push, the more they consider it (my mother is the opposite especially when it comes to animals though, so it really depends).

I'm trying to do the same thing with my mom and birds, not working as well though...

[Nimrod97]

He sounds gorgeous. If I ever was able to get rats then I'd go for personality also. There was a gorgeous brown hooded rat who I was chatting to the other day in the pet shop (though he was sourced from unreliable places, according to my research). He's got a very knowing face, and seems friendly.
Another thing: consider getting a friend for your rat. Maybe there's a reason why you're not, but he'd be so much happier with a sibling/cagemate.

yeah I know, i was planning on getting him a buddy but the other rats were females and I play with my little buddy a ton so he doesn't get supper lonely though I know he would like the company of his own kind. I am also only allowed to have one. I plan on getting him a friend later on in the future, I know how to introduce them and whatnot.