28 Adorable Pet Rats That Prove Rats Can Make Really, Really Cute Pets

Yes, World Rat Day is a thing. And to celebrate, we show you that rats are not at all the filthy critters we believe them to be. In fact, they make really, really cute pets. Plus, they’re insanely smart. What’s not to love?

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