by Laureen Manera

Created on: July 22, 2009

What is this beastie?

Creature of horror

Or creature of love?

Depends on your attitude

And experience

With them.

To some they are a nightmare

Something to fear

Or even to kill.

But not all are like that

Some are pets

Sweet, beautiful, and tame.

These are friendly and docile

Loving to be scratched

Behind the ears.

I look at my own rats

With their pretty coats

And sparkly eyes

And cannot imagine

Them crawling through sewers

Or over garbage!

Instead they enjoy

Playing and cuddling

And lick my hand or face.

Pet rats are like

A tiny, miniature dog

Bonding with you for life.

They are not mean

Or filthy dirty

Or disease-carrying!

They are loyal

And trusting

And loving furry friends.

Don't believe it?

Just ask anyone

Who has had them.

You'll hear that rats

are the best of any type

Of small pet!

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