I love rats. They are pretty much The Best Pets. They are sociable but still independent enough that they don't take up all of your time. They don't just sit there; they'll play with you. They're intelligent, too; they can be trained to use a litter box, to play fetch, to do tricks. And they are very clean animals - my little Mathias grooms himself about once every couple minutes. They're not jittery and hyper and freaked out like gerbils and most mice are. And above all they're cute! Their little beady eyes and dainty little fingers and toes, and velvety tail are so lovely and adorable. I have no greater love for any other type of animal. I also don't draw them enough, so here's a quick practice painting of one.
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