Fun Fact: Rats laugh when they are tickled.
I wonder how weird the Petco employees would think I am if I told them I wasn’t there to purchase anything. Only to tickle their rats. Think they’d let me, or call security? Maybe I just need to take a trip to NYC.
At least I found a new goal to accomplish in November.
They are kinda cute, right? Maybe a little bit?
The Shameful Sheep 
Not when they are taking over your bin store when you have to go and put your garbage.
Yuck!
Yeah, that’s pretty gross lol.
I used to go there and stare at the crickets. You know, the ones they sell as live reptile grub? If we were both in Petco at the same time they wouldn’t know who to kick out first!
That would be hilarious. I would love to see the looks on their faces.
I love rats – ignore that Fridge Magnet. He is easily repulsed.. 🙂 Look at that gorgeous wee white tummy and tiny pink feet. Next time I go to Petco I will ask if I can tickle a rat. I already babble baby talk at the ferrets so I have nothing to lose…
Haha, be sure to let me know how it goes 🙂 I like to talk to the fish. I’ve always had an aquarium obsession.
I am in love with catfish. https://chattykerry.wordpress.com/2015/04/24/kerry-and-the-catfish/
That’s an awesome story. I’m glad you shared it. I’ve been in a similar mental state, and could see how being in that situation had an impact on you. I love fish. They are so serene.Those people need to be more careful with what they leave behind.
It’s karma – the fish helped me and vice versa.
there is actually a famous cantate (in German) called “the fish.” It goes something like, fish don’t badmouth people, fish don’t talk about others behind their backs, why don’t we all just do as the fish and be quiet, and drink.
I like this fish saying. Be nice, quiet, and drink. I could get down with that lol
I thought they were cute… Once until one ran up my arm and face taking my trashcan to the road.
Oh, gross. That might make me change my mind lol
LOL!
Everything needs to eat tho, happy I’m not a rat lol
They are cute… At least the domesticated ones 🙂 I once had three rats and they are adorable and entertaining!
I had mice growing up. I think the domesticated ones are both cute in their own way. The uninvited ones are a different story lol
Lol yeah I totally agree. We had an issue with them and still do on occasion.
I love all furries! As long as we have an understanding that the house is mine and you can stay in the yard.
100 % agree, haha. I can deal with whatever… as long as it’s not inside the house.. blech
I used to be the person in charge of the small animals at my local petco (which included cleaning the cages) and I remember every morning the rat and mouse cages looked like a crime scene because they would fight and bleed everywhere! Perhaps all they needed was a tickle to keep them getting along haha
Wow that’s pretty gross. Glad I’ve never seen that happen while I was in the store lol. Would you have let someone try to tickle one? Haha
probably not…but only because I’d be afraid you’d get bit…or drop it I don’t know if you’ve ever had the occasion to chase a spooked rodent around a shop teeming with dogs but let me tell you…it’s a workout. haha
Haha, that’s a great mental picture.
Who knew so many people would have rat-stories and rat-opinions?? I think rats are cute one or two at a time – in swarms they’re a little scary.
Everything deserves some semblance of happiness. I think you’re awfully sweet! xo
Adorable 🙂
I like rats. They’re full of character. Also, I like pronouncing rats in the same way Claudia from Interview With The Vampire does. Use your entire face to say it, “rats”. Love it.
I looove that movie.
Pet rats are adorable. The sooner you learn to believe that statement, the happier your life will be.
Hi, by the way. I’m temporarily stalking your blog.
Lol they are pretty cute. Now I’m stalking yours. Hmmm
Haha, you’re in for some interesting reads. Watch out for trolls. I’ve found myself in a bit of an Internet war the past few days…Oh, thank you for following my blog!!! 😀
That is a cute rat. I’ll have to try that.
Be sure to let me know how it goes 🙂 lol
Do a search on “extremely deadly rat trap”. Red Dog Garage will come up number 1 in Google. My claim to fame. There are either a lot of rat infestation or psychotic rat killers in the world. 🙂 Rats are not popular according to my stats on this single post.
Gross! Rats eat each other?? That was disturbing, lol. Nice post. 🙂
Not sure about the cute factor of rats, but guinea pigs are pretty damn cute and they are a cousin of the rodents! We have two girl pigs, went on holidays and they were babysat. Last week we woke to four new little guinea piglet babies! Apparently while we were away there’d been an “accident” in the back seat of the car! Hmmmm, I feel a post coming!
Surprise! I’ve always loved the sound Guinea pigs make lol.