That was my first thought as well xD
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I found a baby...something [rat?]. Help! (Update: Despite best efforts, now passed away)
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It looks like a rat to me. A squirrel would be a little bigger. A possum would have bigger ears.
You should keep it. Compared to other rodents, rats are very sweet and bond well with humans. They don't live a long time but they're otherwise really good pets.
You should keep it. Compared to other rodents, rats are very sweet and bond well with humans. They don't live a long time but they're otherwise really good pets.
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Rats can be amazing pets.
They're incredibly smart animals and bond well with people. Like dogs, but without the dumb stuff lol.
They're incredibly smart animals and bond well with people. Like dogs, but without the dumb stuff lol.
This comment brings me back.
I had a friend during Junior High that had all kind of pets, one of them was a friendly rat.
I was afraid at first, but I quickly understood he was awesome. Little dude, the moment he was near a human, climb on you to chill on your shoulder. :)
Good job OP, keep up the good work, I'm very curious to see what kind of animal it is in a few days.
Yeah, I've heard that pet rats are basically small dogs. Just as smart, affectionate, playful, and trainable.
You're doing good work OP. Your compassion and level of care is inspiring. I keep checking back on the thread to see if you learned anything new.
When I was a kid, my friends and I got cut off from our homes on the wrong side of a flooded creek. While we were trying to figure out what to do, we saw a zodiac type raft/boat being directed down the creek by an older teenager. He was wearing a boonie hat, and looked straight out of an adventure show. Perched on his shoulder was his pet rat. He introduced us to his rat, and then paddled us across the creek safely. We thought he was the coolest guy we had ever met.
When I was a kid, my friends and I got cut off from our homes on the wrong side of a flooded creek. While we were trying to figure out what to do, we saw a zodiac type raft/boat being directed down the creek by an older teenager. He was wearing a boonie hat, and looked straight out of an adventure show. Perched on his shoulder was his pet rat. He introduced us to his rat, and then paddled us across the creek safely. We thought he was the coolest guy we had ever met.
Wild rats are different than fancy (domesticated) rats. They can take longer to bond with a human and even then they can still be a bit "bitey". It will still have a lot of its wild tendencies even if it views you as a part of its mischief (name for a group of rats). Just wanted to give you a heads-up.
You know, it's most likely a possum when you think about it.
They typically attach themselves to their mother until they're old enough, if he fell off it would explain why you found him in a gas station lot.
Thanks for giving him a chance.
They typically attach themselves to their mother until they're old enough, if he fell off it would explain why you found him in a gas station lot.
Thanks for giving him a chance.
Cute little creature. Glad it's being cared for.
I've had pet rats. They can be lovely little friends.
I've had pet rats. They can be lovely little friends.
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Yea I saw it, thanks
Finally got a milk band, so that's something. It still hasn't pooped but apparently not surprising in cases of dehydration, gonna keep at it on that front every 20 min or so
Sleeping in 90 minute shifts now
Seriously, you're pretty awesome. If I can help in any way, let me know!
There was a sequel?! I had no clue.OP watch these movies for tips on how to raise your rat:
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Yeah. Good news is I'm a Lyft/Doordash driver, so I can go do a couple runs, come back, feed it, repeat. Work won't get in the way too badly
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With a theme song sung by a young Michael Jackson no less!
Parenting is changing you George. Also, Powerhouse is a great name.
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