does this annoy you, rat owners?

**Queen of Poop** · 11-22-2005, 01:58 PM

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** · 11-22-2005, 02:17 PM

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** · 11-22-2005, 02:28 PM

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** · 11-22-2005, 05:40 PM

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** · 11-22-2005, 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · 11-23-2005, 05:33 AM

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

**crazy_caique** · 11-23-2005, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by buttercup132

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

some people know nothing about animals*sigh*

**finn's mom** · 11-23-2005, 02:06 PM

It never really bothered me. Even now, when I tell people I have had pet rats and plan to again...I just give them a quick happy rundown on why they make excellent pets and how they aren't New York sewer rats.

Takes about a minute to explain it and then I just let it be.