12 Unexpectedly Precious Photos of Rats: Their Hands, Feet, And Everything In Between

elina lee

Mar 19, 2022 2:00 PM EDT

Can we get a round of applause for the rats in the back? Though typically not the most favorable choice for a house pet, rats should not be slept on! Why? For countless reasons: They're low maintenance, budget friendly, clean (we know, shocker), but most importantly… They have the cutest little hands.

Hear us out. Rats are a curious species. They use their hands (and whiskers) to explore, dig, climb, and. so. much. more. Just imagine, a tiny furry ratatouille climbs into your lap with its cute little paws. You give him a baby carrot and he holds onto it for his dear life. Adorable. We say dear life because they only have 4 fingers…if you don't count the little nibble on the side which apparently, is supposed to play the role of the thumb. We have to admit, the rats got the short end of the stick there… For more delicious animal paws, take a look at these feline toe beans.

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via @LegalizeRats
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via Jennifer
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via Michelle Nyree

Just me showing off my cute lil grabbies. They're perfect for stealing snacks, digging holes, and hiding things! I do be sneaking yummy munchies into my cage… But please don't tell my hoomans! I promised them I'd be good, haha.
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via •𝒂𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒄•

Hi! I like taking long walks on the couch and watching the tv set into the night. Crackers and cheese are my favorite foods but to be honest, I'm not a picky eater. I also raise my feet when I'm happy.
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via Anouk
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via uglyvenus
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via Archibald
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via Rhaevyn Hart
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via Laurie Herndon
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via Laurie Herndon
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via madness-and-gods
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via @LegalizeRats

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