#rodentlove

I absolutely had to paint little Merlin’s portrait as soon as I saw his sweet face and all those WHISKERS! Merlin is a retired lab rat and a member of @popcornsmischief (a mischief is the name for a group of rats ), whom you should totally follow for cute rat photos and videos!
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I think this is my first rat portrait, which is crazy because I absolutely love rats. I think they make just about the perfect pet: they’re as smart and as sweet as dogs, as clean as cats, they can learn to use a litter box, but they’re small and quiet and make great apartment pets. My rattie boys (several years ago) knew they weren’t allowed in the kitchen and would go back in their cage when we told them to. They were always so excited when we got home and loved to spend time with us. The only downside about rats is their short lifespan - on average between 2-3 years. Just long enough to get to know them…
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swipe to see some pics of my boys, Charlie and Bravo
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Not convinced rats are cute yet? Check out these great hashtags (and blame the media for always depicting them as creepy, gross, and diseased )
#petsnotpests #ratsaspets #ratsareawesome #ratslove
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#ratsofinstagram #ratsofig #ratties #fancyrats #ratstagram #petrats #dumborats #instarat #rodentsofig #igrats #rodentlove #petratsofinstagram #animalartistry #art_4world #animalartists #creative_animalart #artfeaturehelp #rtistic_feature
#justartinspiration #artspotlight #artdailydose #instaartexplorer #artisthelp
https://www.instagram.com/p/B8l1GwHlK-u/?igshid=gry45h35avam

PURE BLISS.
I suffer from anxiety and there are days it can feel overwhelming. But when my body trembles and I need a soft place to fall, my beautiful #ratties have been there to remind me to connect, focus on love and be present in the moment.
My #heart rat #Mizu is the most affectionate and chillest #rat I’ve ever had. When I’m with her, I can feel my heart slow down and my lungs fill with air. I mean…. look at her SMILE in this video! She is just pure love and bliss! I hope when you watch this video, you can take a deep breath and tap back into love and joy… just like Mizu! We love you!
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#ratshavefeelingstoo #rhft #rats #petvideo #ratvideo #mouse #dumborat #ratlove #animallover #cuterat #rattie #petlove #rodentlove #ratcommunity #cutepets
https://www.instagram.com/p/CU8Gt3flqwy/?utm_medium=tumblr

PURE BLISS.
I suffer from anxiety and there are days it can feel overwhelming. But when my body trembles and I need a soft place to fall, my beautiful #ratties have been there to remind me to connect, focus on love and be present in the moment.
My #heart rat #Mizu is the most affectionate and chillest #rat I’ve ever had. When I’m with her, I can feel my heart slow down and my lungs fill with air. I mean…. look at her SMILE in this video! She is just pure love and bliss! I hope when you watch this video, you can take a deep breath and tap back into love and joy… just like Mizu! We love you!
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#ratshavefeelingstoo #rhft #rats #petvideo #ratvideo #mouse #dumborat #ratlove #animallover #cuterat #rattie #petlove #rodentlove #ratcommunity #cutepets
https://www.instagram.com/p/CU8Gt3flqwy/?utm_medium=tumblr

POTATO BANANA CHIP.
#Potato puts on weight easily, so I have to limit her treats. But Auntie Sarah from @martymousehouse gave her a yummy delicious banana chip and Potato was forever changed! She was like, “What is this crispy banana thingy? It’s so much better than broccoli!!!!!!” Oh my little tater tot, you are wayyyyyy more delicious than a banana chip! I just want to gobble you up! Happy tater tot Thursday everyone!
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#ratshavefeelingstoo #rhft #rat #rats #petrat #dumborat #dwarfrat #mouse #vegan #vegans #cutepet #animallover #ratlover #cuterats #babyrats #ratcommunity #rodents #rodentlove
https://www.instagram.com/p/CT48fYQplUl/?utm_medium=tumblr

PEEK-A-BOO.
#Potato does this adorable thing where if I say, “Where’s Potato???” she’ll stick out her head, then hide, then stick her head out, over and over again! Almost as if she is playing peek-a-boo! It’s the cutest thing! She such a fun #rattie - always entertaining and simply the sweetest! I cannot get enough of her! When I’m having a rough day, I just have to look at her little face and all is better in the world. It’s a shame not everyone knows the love of a #rat … rat haters are missing out! How anyone could get kisses from Potato and be repulsed boggles my mind. Potato rat kisses are the best! Love you forever Pots! 
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