“Your neighbor probably carries more diseases than they do.” DINKELBERG

They’re also called “serotonin potatoes” because they increase serotonin lol.

I mean, comparing pet rats to wild ones is like comparing pet dogs to wolves.

I was the family rat's favorite person growing up. So sweet, loved shoulder rides, loved to give kisses, and he would do tricks for me. He lived SEVEN YEARS, which is unheard of for rats, even domesticated ones. He was very sweet and very well loved. I was only 11 when he died, but I still remember exactly what he looked like. RIP Ratty ♥️🐁

I used to have pet rats as a teenager. They are great pets. When I passed out from a head rush and collapsed, knocking over their cage, I woke up to my pet rats pushing on my face and licking me to wake me up. Once I woke up they were very happy to see me alive and they did not put up a fight when it came to retrieving them and putting them back in their cage. Great pets.

I often refer to rats as “palm sized dogs” but “pocket puppies” is so cute!! I’ll definitely use that term now too!

I had two dumbos, Moses and Taboo. They were so much fun and i miss them alot. Rats are awesome

Whenever people speak about 'dirty rats', I always tell them the rats are not dirty, they just live in the dirt that we humans left.

i loved how when she said "easily trained" her rat just yeeted agressivelly on her arm lmao so cute

_in a hate-filled, growling tone:_ *"DINKLEBERG..."*

I’ve been trying to tell people this for years 😂 I’ve had a few rats and they’re just mini pups 😭 they’re so loveable and so clever. Everyone should experience the happiness little ratties can bring 🩵🤍

This makes me so sad and reminds me of my dead bunny’s Bazel and Bianca, but thanks for spreading awareness for rats.

“you’re neighbor probably carries more diseases than a domesticated rat.” i knew it! damn you dinkleburg…

“So it’s my duty as the female version of Bruno“ amazing sentence

Stranger: rats carry diseases and are disgusting. Me: *shot gun noises*

makes me so happy to see you putting out some educational stuff as well as rat shenanigans. My older sibling has rats and though I've never hated them, when I went to visit I was nervous because I didn't know what to expect and didn't want to frighten the ratties. It went fine, though, and their friendliest rat even peed on my old sweatshirt because he apparently wanted me to smell like him? good times

"Your next door neighbor probably has more diseases than they do" CURSE YOU DINKLEBURG!

"female version of Bruno" Literally the only reason I watched Encanto was because of rat man and I left it thinking 'damn someone's been spying on me'

Rats are some of the best pets in the world. I loved my rats when I had them.

they're soo cute! Pocket Puppy is definitely a good way to describe them

the worst thing about rats is how short their lives are...

Just don’t go petting street rats, they are not the same as domesticated. If the street rats bite you, you will get an infection and maybe a blood infection as well

The only bad thing about a rat is it doesn’t live long enough, hamsters too… 😢

as a person who is allergic to rats and mice, and the likes, i really love watching people who have them, i get to see cute babies getting love and pets since i cant have one my self

"Pocket puppies" "Chaos potatoes" Very fitting names

I remember I had to chose a pet for a science project in highschool, but I couldn't decide what I wanted. By the time the deadline came about I had procrastinated and never made up my mind. My science teacher (who became an amazing friend and mentor) had a batch of baby rats just ready to be away from their mom, so he let me take 2 of them for the experiment. That was probably the best outcome from procrastination in my entire life. Those rats became my entire world for the next 3 years. It's insane how smart and fun they are. I taught them all kinds of tricks, how to run mazes, to come when called by name, even to stand or sit. They really are almost exactly like tiny dogs, and I always carried them around in my front hoodie pocket, so the "pocket puppy" nickname is pretty perfect. I had never been so devastated in my life as I was when they died, but it was a really good life lesson and a great experience. I personally think rats make some of the best possible pets. Really great first pet to teach kids about responsibility and caring for something other then themselves.

I'm pretty convinced some people just choose to remain stupid. Because my mom, who grew up in Vietnam, during the Vietnam War, knowing rats are harmful and carry diseases and fear them because yea, they did where she grew up, LISTENED to me when I told her domesticated rats are different, and even said I could get some. Yall have no excuse.

As someone who had pet rats myself, they are so social and playful, i used to carry them around in my pocket too 😊 I miss them, they were fun.

"ur next door neighbor probably carries more diseases than a domesticated rat does" that sentence killed me☠️

"Your neighbor probably carries more diseases then your domesticated rat does" Yes. 😩🖐

THIS IS THE MOST ADORABLE RAT VISEO EVER💕They are so cute!

❤so sweet the black and white baby reminds me of my baby Booboo. You are a beautiful person to love rats. I love your videos😊

The “female version of Bruno” part has me dying 😂😂😂😂

The thing is not that rats aren’t like the stereotypical depictions, the difference is that pet rats are nothing like wild rats, as different as day and night. Pet rats are adorable, sweet and cuddly, a lot more gentle and trusting of humans, while the wild ones are not like that at all. It’s like comparing a Labrador and a wild wolf; both may be canines but completely different.

My baby used to RUN to the side of his cage for immediate attention when he heard me come in my room. He was the sweetest.

They best pets that I ever had! I love them very much, but their short lives just breaks my heart.

I feel like most people mean wild rats when they talk bad about rats

“Poor media portrayal of rats” What about my boi Remy

I love how you respect rats so much as I do

Not a huge rat fan....I'm a cat person, actually, but I can completely appreciate your love for these lil dudes. I also feel like many pets are vilified based on looks and misinformation. Your info is important to protecting these lil sweetie pies from rampant ignorance. Keep up the good work❤❤❤🐀🐁❤❤❤

My little guy , his name was Mr. Wigglesworth- I called him "Wiggie". Anyway, he would come to me from another room when I called his name. Miss him. 💜

"The female version of Bruno" Me: *instant happiness*

My pocket puppy was Remy. He passed away 5 years ago but I still miss him everyday. He was a beautiful little soul and I loved him very much. Rats are so fun to feed as well. I used to love slicing a little piece of various produce (that are rat safe) and feed him in a little bowl of little goodies 🥰 my Remy loved to play tug o war too lol

My little sister has a pet rat from a baby she picked from one of my previous litters. His name is Strawberry Ice Cream, and he is super gentle, and can be walked on a leash when supervised. Very sweet boy, she'll be keeping him when I eventually move my own mischief to my new place.

The way the pocket puppy just: “ATTACK CAMERAaAAaaaa”

"Why do you call rats pocket puppies." Me: If you owned a rat you wouldn't need to ask that question.

The "BYEEEE" at the end 😂😂😂 women are silly asf 😂

My dad had a rabbit and to me there is a lot of similarities in both the love and affection these animals share with their owners 😊.

“GAH! I’VE CONTRACTED MALARIA!” “CURSE YOU DINKLEBURG!”

"Their also easely trained!" *rat foking flies over ur hand*

When I come home from holiday they shoot out their hammock and start climbing on the walls and I sing. "Spider rat spider rat! " 😂

I'm getting one sooooon!! Just been doing my research first and saving up money so they can have a big enclosure, lots of enrichments and other things like that! I can't wait to have my first rat, they are oh so adorable and I really want to give them a good life!😊

"Rats can be easily trained!" Rat : I FLY

I never do understand people who scream in horror at rats and mice. They just look too cute 🐁🐀

Choas potato 🤣 I had a pet rat years ago. I was pleasantly surprised at how versatile a pet they can be.

this is all true. I used to have rats that looked exactly like yours, and every day after school they would jump up on the cage and get the zoomies they where so happy I was home. The funny thing is before we go them my dad despised rats, but then when we got them my dad every morning would go down and play with them until he had to leave for work. THEY WERE THE BEST.

Conclusion: Rats are very good boys

Now i think rats would be my “perfect pet” They like physical activity There affectionate They can be trained And there smol

Rats are the most ADORABLE animal I've ever seen

that's a cute dog

That is true. My neighbors definitely gives me cancer. 👌

I'm terrified of rodents. But your love of them deserves just as much validation as any pet owner, regardless of what that pet looks like. Thanks for the info.

I've never taught a dog a trick, but I've taught my rats many tricks! haha. I miss them ❤

i was one of those people. until one day, my daughter brought home a fancy rat. i quickly warmed up to him, and he became like a best buddy to me. i named him nicodemus, after the film secret of nihm. unfortunately, he passed away, and i miss him. he was a great pet, and i hope more people learn that fancy rats are great pets.

Fun fact:the rats did not carry the plague the fleas did and jumped on humans

Rats have always been one of my favorite pets to own. The sadness that comes with them is because they live such short life spands but you'll never forget them because even the short amount of time you have with them is super special because of how smart and sweet they are.

Reptiles are even more misunderstood they are cute and their is actually a higher chance from getting sick from a cat or dog from any land reptile and they are very cute and I feel your annoyance for there misunderstoodness

“the female version of bruno to educate the public’s tiny pea brains” DAMN

“Chaos potatoes” “It’s my job as the female Bruno” 😂😂

I love how you said "it's my duty as the female version of Bruno to educate the public's tiny pea brains" 🤣🤣👍

The rats are just so cute it makes me want to get more

Tiny cat: rat Mini cat: ferret

We had two pet rats when I was little and my older brother would carry them around in the pocket of his shirt and it was adorable. He wore pocket shirts for years expressly for that purpose. So yeah, literally pocket puppies. Miss those little girls. ❤️

I wish they lived longer. I call them the heart break pet. They are so affectionate, and yes they do form a strong bond with you, but so do you with them. Amazing pets.

Rats are a mix of all domesticted animals smushed into a cute lil bean.

I just wish they lived longer, I miss you Twister, Padfoot, and Nimbus 😢

Her: “rats are also very easily trained and can be taught to do various tricks.” The rat: *bye*

"Are easily trained" _rat contuines to fall to his demise_

Domesticated rats: 🤗🐭 Street rats: 🐀🩴🤬

I wish our rats would bond to someone in the household like that.

"Your next-door neighbor probably carries more diseases than a rat does" DINKLEBEEEEERG!

"your neighbor probably has more diseases than a domesticated rat" Me: **eyes neighbor suspiciously**

I have 2 Rats. I love them so much!!! My big boy, Sushi is so intelligent and loving! He is amazing!

I had a pet domesticated rat as a young lad. He was clean, intelligent, affectionate and gentle. He never bit me once. I fed him nuts, grains, fruits, vegetables and meat. He lived for over 3 years but that was too short. Rats are great pets. 😊

“No they don’t have the plague”. Welp there goes my weekend plans.

“Your next door neighbours probably carry more diseases than rats do” The neighbours: **visible anger**

Got one when I'm still a teenager, 3.5 years of pure joy memories, RIP Joddie 😢

THIS VIDEO MADE MY MOM GO FROM "YOU CAN NEVER HAVE A RAT" TO "ILL THINK ABOUT IT" THANK YOU SO MUCH

"dinkleberg! You stay away from my rat with your berg plague!"

I love this and can completely vouch for their puppy status! My favourite is when they roll on their backs play fighting while you tickle their tummy!

Let me just add this to my future pets list -Duck -Dog -Cat -Chicken -Ferrets -Snake -rats

It is important to distinguish these domesticated rats from wild rats. While they surely share a lot of the same traits, wild rats still retain a lot of traits that make them a menace to society. Same can be applied to wild dogs. Domesticated dogs are man's best friend, as they say. But wild dogs or even dogs without any training, can be a source of constant threat to people.

Wow, you really gonna call out Dinkleberg like this.

They're absolutely adorable

I love rats. I convinced my coworker that they are actually cool and cute. I loaded him down with tons of good information and how smart they are and showed him a lot of videos. He came back to work the next day saying he watched video after video before going to sleep. He said he never thought he would start a job and end of loving rats! 😜😜 He has a cat so he won't be getting any but said if I did, he wanted to come over to love on them.

"Sorry bro im gonna need to walk my pocket puppies" that would confuse the shit out of everyone

Her: "Your nextdoor neighbor..." Me: 😠 "Dinkleberg!"

My rats were some of the most amazing friends I've ever had.

Also, wild rats are NOT fancy rats, which is what pet rats are. They've been selectively bred by humans for a long time! They make AMAZING pets! ❤ I've had them in the past, but it's been about 10 years ago. I'm so excited to be getting 3 girlies in the next few months. I only wish they had longer lifespans. 😢

I've always loved rats, but don't think I'll ever get one as a pet. They just have too short of a life span. I think the average life span for a pet rat is like 3 years? I just can't imagine getting attached to a pet and then have to say goodbye so soon