does this annoy you, rat owners?

[Miss Z]

It annoys me when i tell people that i have a pet rat and they reply with 'errrrrr!...they're vermin aren't they...how can you hold a rat etc etc'. People fail to see the intelligence and sweet natures of such animals because of their ill deserved reputation. Does anyone else get that? would love to know if it gets on anyone else's nerves or if it's just me!

[Queen of Poop]

It is most irritating to be sure. I get the same comments when I tell people we have ferrets. And you should see the reaction when they discover we have 2 snakes. Sometimes it is quite funny. Perhaps, rather than being offended you should take the time to educate the people on how wonderful it is to have a rat as a pet.

[Miss Z]

yeah i know but sometimes it's really hard to change their view. me and my friend are determined to make everyone see the truth about them though!

[CathyBogart]

As someone who has had rats, reptiles and invertebrates...I just grew a thick skin. It's much less exhausting than trying to argue with people about it all the time.

[areias]

I haven't had rats, but I've had mice. It does get annoying but I prefer to brush it off, they don't know what they're missing.

[DJFyrewolf36]

As someone who has had rats, reptiles and invertebrates...I just grew a thick skin. It's much less exhausting than trying to argue with people about it all the time.

I agree. I've gotten used to people having a bad attitude towards my pets. But I figure as long as I love them and care for them, who cares with other people think?

[buttercup132]

It is most irritating to be sure. I get the same comments when I tell people we have ferrets. And you should see the reaction when they discover we have 2 snakes. Sometimes it is quite funny. Perhaps, rather than being offended you should take the time to educate the people on how wonderful it is to have a rat as a pet.

omg i have the same problem with telling people about my snake there like oh dont they bite you, im like ummm nooo..they are socialized, dose a dog bite you if it lives inside with people..noooo
and then when im out with my bunny WOW people can be retarted they always say oh poor thing is probly frightened to death...(ya cuz ya know she hasnt been coming out shopping with me scince she was 3 months ) or they say is that a wild rabbit cuz of her markings..ya id really be able to carry a wild rabbit around.. omg i hate people sometimes