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  • čas přidán 8. 11. 2016
  • Hey guys, this week you get to meet my pet rats Clove and Lola! I've also included myths about rats (at 4:18 ) so you can see how gentle these animals are! 🐀🐀
    READ THIS IF YOU WANT TO GET PET RATS
    Rats take a whole lot of responsibility, dedication, time and money to properly care for. They need to live in small groups, preferably 3 or more. They are not pets for kids. Please consider adopting/rescuing over pet shops. There's only so much information that I can provide you. They make wonderful pets but YOU MUST research pet rats yourself before you consider getting them. 💓
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  • @lenabrennan5750
    @lenabrennan5750 Před 7 lety +221

    I showed my mum this video when I said I wanted a hairless rat. I guess it worked because I have two!

    • @viviannmiro2979
      @viviannmiro2979 Před 7 lety +4

      Lena Brennan that's great!

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety +15

      omg yaya! thats great news!!!!

    • @jameslouis520
      @jameslouis520 Před 6 lety +2

      KrokodilMitButterbrot It’s actually really hard to find rats at rescue centres (at least where I live)
      There’s nothing wrong with buying from a registered breeder, so long as you try to steer clear from buying live pets from pet stores

    • @moldymayonnaise1925
      @moldymayonnaise1925 Před 5 lety +3

      KrokodilMitButterbrot if you have a god breeder that actually knows what their doing it’s fine

    • @lilamary6935
      @lilamary6935 Před 3 lety

      Luckyyyy! My parents said no!

  • @makeupbymollie20
    @makeupbymollie20 Před 7 lety +3

    Hi, i'm from Sweden and i have 3 rats, two 5 months girls, and i recently picked up a 9 months boy who are
    castrated. He's moving in to my girls soon, but is now under isolation. My girls are also so hyper, they are in the "popcorn" age as some would call it, but my little boy is sooo soo soo cuddly and laid back, and i just love him so much. (I love the girls to, of course.)
    Your little ratties are so cute btw!

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety +1

      +Mollie Larsson lol I've never heard of the 'popcorn' age but I think that really relates to my girls 😂 awww that's so cute, hope all goes well when they start living together :) oh and thank you, I'll tell them for you haha.

  • @crazybee6333
    @crazybee6333 Před 3 lety +2

    I've had rats until like 3 years ago and I somehow came to watching your video. Now I miss them. Pet rats were the greatest joy in my school life even though I didn't even have problems. My girls were so affectionate, I really miss them. 🥺❤

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 3 lety

      aw they sounded like angels! i miss my rats too!!

  • @melnoel8014
    @melnoel8014 Před 3 lety +1

    They're so cute 😭💔💞.

  • @cheekybastard1018
    @cheekybastard1018 Před 2 lety +1

    They really are very cute!

  • @lillychak6595
    @lillychak6595 Před 3 lety +2

    i have managed to research a lot about rats, so then i can persuade my mom and dad on getting them and it worked i am so glad i know a lot about them!

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 3 lety

      Good on you for researching first! Did you end up getting rats?

  • @ajc252
    @ajc252 Před 3 lety +2

    Hey Lauren. Great video :) I’m 24 and only just got my first pet rat. I am getting a second one very soon but due to only one being available.. I had to stick with the one to start. Also I hope u have a great pride this year if you are able to celebrate in what ever way you can.. I am travelling to Bristol pride (bout an hour and half on the train) this July and will be the 1st time I have been knowing where I fit .. I’ve always known I was gay but I always felt there was something more.. this past year abs set of constant U.K. lockdowns has helped me to figure out I am nonbinary (and still gay) X

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 3 lety +1

      Good on you for trying to get a second rat! Mardi Gras was awesome this year I went to Sydney and they had the parade in a stadium! That's awesome, you're going to love it Pride just has this energy I can't describe! It's amazing!!

  • @kelseymathias3881
    @kelseymathias3881 Před 3 lety +1

    They give around 100 years worth of love in 2-3 years! Great "mileage" 🧡

  • @andreafarinella-allen8347

    I loved this video. It made me really want a pet rat.

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 3 lety

      Thank you! They make great pats but you have to make sure you get to or more!

  • @AnimalFacts
    @AnimalFacts Před 7 lety +67

    They're totally adorable. Pet rats are great. They're at least dog level intelligent and very sweet.

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety +2

      I agree so much they're such cute and smart pets it makes my heart melt

    • @thedeadend5621
      @thedeadend5621 Před 4 lety +2

      Almost as intelligent but scientists say that if a rats brain was as big as a humans they would be smarter then us

    • @candlelove0952
      @candlelove0952 Před 3 lety

      The dead end smarter than dogs too. I love dogs and rats 😍😍

    • @mailman1052
      @mailman1052 Před 3 lety

      They are slightly smarter than dogs actually

  • @finnebleue6781
    @finnebleue6781 Před 7 lety +309

    Quite intelligent? More like extremely intelligent. They are some of the most intelligent animals of this planet

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety +29

      Heck yes! I swear they are such smart little creatures!

    • @viviannmiro2979
      @viviannmiro2979 Před 7 lety +7

      Sasa B. Right?!

    • @Sylvaantye
      @Sylvaantye Před 7 lety +9

      Sometimes they can also be a bit dumb though xD

    • @littlecupid9006
      @littlecupid9006 Před 6 lety +6

      Your right and I am glad you posted this! Show people rats are the best pets

    • @feathertheone1741
      @feathertheone1741 Před 6 lety +7

      even smarter than some humans XDXDXDXDXDXDXDXD

  • @Maria_w4724
    @Maria_w4724 Před 7 lety +17

    The fact that you are allergic to them but still look after them and love them as pets shows what a beautiful beautiful person you are 😆

  • @laurenelloise
    @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety +142

    I can't wait to tell Clove and Lola they're totally ~internet famous~

    • @coolestcookie3135
      @coolestcookie3135 Před 7 lety +2

      Lauren Elloise lol there soooo cute

    • @wheresmyfridgeat837
      @wheresmyfridgeat837 Před 7 lety +2

      Where did you buy the cages?

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety

      Aww thank you +coolest cookie

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety

      I got my giant rat cage here in Australia from www.ebay.com.au/itm/FERRET-RAT-KINGDOM-CAGE-FOR-FERRETS-RATS-NARROW-BAR-SPACING-1-25CM-RRP-750-/132023717178?hash=item1ebd3a0d3a:g:lqoAAOSw-W5Uvdb~
      I love it so much!

    • @coolestcookie3135
      @coolestcookie3135 Před 7 lety +4

      Lauren Elloise I wish I had rats 😥

  • @laurenelloise
    @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety +128

    READ THIS IF YOU WANT TO GET PET RATS
    Rats take a whole lot of responsibility, dedication, time and money to properly care for. They need to live in small groups, preferably 3 or more. They are not pets for kids (adults must help with caring for them). Please consider adopting/rescuing over pet shops. There's only so much information that I can provide you. They make wonderful pets but YOU MUST research pet rats yourself before you consider getting them. 💓

    • @palacepiggies8102
      @palacepiggies8102 Před 7 lety +5

      Lauren Elloise Great information I love your videos, I don't have rats but I have guinea pigs! Love rats to though😊
      #I❤️rodents

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety +5

      💓 aww thank you! give your piggies a little kiss from me

    • @itsdez4535
      @itsdez4535 Před 7 lety +5

      Lauren Elloise i so badly want rats i made a presentation for my family so that they will hopefully let me Get the rats i want 💕amazing video btw 😝

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety +2

      Yes they do :) but its only a little bit

    • @RedNightDragon1
      @RedNightDragon1 Před 6 lety +1

      I completely agree. Know rats before getting one. I feel bad that my first rat Constance was on her own, but she had me and my mom, and Connie got really close to me. But I'd rather sacrifice that closeness so that rats can have contact with some of their own kind. Problem is, I kept hamsters before rats and I assumed they were the same and needed to be on their own. NOT true.

  • @PrimalKevYT
    @PrimalKevYT Před 7 lety +63

    Rats are amazing :) i started off with two sisters, Fenna and Lola, Lola got a tumor so i got two extra babies which i named Marcy and Willow so Fenna would not be lonely when it was time for Lola to go (it wasn't possible to safely remove her tumor) so i had to let Lola put down a few weeks ago due to a pretty nasty tumor (it was a very sad experience and my 3 remaining rats were very depressed for quite a while when that happened, which proves that rats aren't cold, careless creatures :c ) and Fenna died a few days ago on her second birthday due to old age... (at least thats what i think, she didn't truly seem sick or anything) now only Marcy and Willow are left. So whoever is reading this, make sure you give your rat a great time because their life is already so short. ps. your rats are absolutely adorable.

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety +3

      Aww I'm very sorry to hear about Lola and FEnna, I hope you're doing okay! By the sounds of it, you are a good rat owner and Im sure you gave both the best life you possibly could. Im sure they'd be very grateful to have had you. xx
      Yes, spoil Marcy and Willow, give them lots of kisses for me! xoxo

    • @RandomStonerGirl
      @RandomStonerGirl Před 6 lety +1

      PhoenixKev I have a precious rat named Willow as well ❤️

  • @ydacda1294
    @ydacda1294 Před 7 lety +31

    I've once rescued a feeder rat pup from a reptile store and raised her up by feeding her baby formula. She's so affectionate and behave like a beloved puppy! She never bite even when i accidently made her bleed and painful by incautious nail triming. Even dogs may bite their oweners when being hurt, yet my rat never bite me.

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety +7

      Aww good on you for rescuing her! She sounds so precious! ❤️

    • @ydacda1294
      @ydacda1294 Před 7 lety +5

      Lauren Elloise yeah,rats do make very good pets:D

  • @Lycanite
    @Lycanite Před 7 lety +14

    I taught my rats to spin, but one of them now goes in circles whenever I'm holding a treat. XD

  • @peachypaws9664
    @peachypaws9664 Před 7 lety +63

    you didnt change my mind......Because I already know rats are great! ;D nice vid

  • @hunterbudnick2822
    @hunterbudnick2822 Před 7 lety +36

    I said to my mom that if I can't get 2 then I won't get then because I would want happy rats rather then a depressed rat

  • @peachigold5074
    @peachigold5074 Před 7 lety +59

    I love rats! I'm planning to get 2 girlies next year ^^
    Also Lola and Clove are adorable!

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety +6

      +GoldDustx Oooh exciting!! Haha aw I'll let them know 😊

    • @iichocolatecxndy2452
      @iichocolatecxndy2452 Před 7 lety +3

      They are awesome pets and I'm sure you will love them =) I have 2 and they're both so nice, but the older one is a bit naughty

    • @ripfern_5244
      @ripfern_5244 Před 7 lety +2

      GoldDustx cool make sure u DONT USE WOODSHAVING!

    • @aryastark3148
      @aryastark3148 Před 7 lety +5

      Please adopt from a rescue, don't breed or shop. As a rat rescuer I beg you. So many in need of a good home. Thank you!

    • @aryastark3148
      @aryastark3148 Před 7 lety +1

      +Unicorn_Fantasty798 exactly, fleece material linings for the cages and for hammocks is so much better than wood shavings or hard surfaces. Easier to clean, prevents a lot of diseases!

  • @elizabethstorm1426
    @elizabethstorm1426 Před 7 lety +8

    Decades ago, I found an infant rat on the highway and rescued it, not even knowing what it was. I went to a wildlife rehab specialist and she told me "it's a rat". But he hadn't even opened his eyes! I cared for it through adulthood, and like you, he climbed on my shoulders and came when I called and was as clean as a cat!
    But you said not to get a rat from a pet shop. You don't often find rat babies on major highways, but where do you suggest getting another one? I miss mine, even though I have, and have had, dogs and cats.
    Thank you.

    • @ellenamorton8728
      @ellenamorton8728 Před 7 lety +2

      Elizabeth Storm I'm getting mine from a breeder next Friday, I just googled pet rats for sale and went on several different sites until I found a good breeder, you can also rescue them but I'm not sure how to do that

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety

      Aw that is such a cute story omg :') Your rat must have been truly blessed by you.
      Pet shops aren't the best as they generally don't know enough about rats and keep them in breeding tubs out the back with wood shavings. The mumma rats usually have respiratory infections and thus the babies do. They also generally breed them too young due to the demand so the mumma is too young and shouldnt be having babies.
      Don't get me wrong, my first 2 rats were from a pet shop and she turned out to be the sweetest rat, she would give me kisses, but she did come with lice and her sister died within 1 month of owning her due to respiratory infection :(
      I would suggest having a look on different sites. Here in Aus I used gumtree.com to find a decent breeder who knew how to properly look after rats. I would also suggest adopting if possible too. Places like RSPCA in Aus have a section on their website where you can adopt from.
      Hope this helps! Let me know if there's anything else I can help you with :) thank you for sharing your story x

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety

      Yes, thats some good advice. Goodluck with your new ratties!
      Here in Aus, the RSPCA is probably the place you can adopt rats from easily. I would suggest looking at the biggest rescue websites/organisations in your country and seeing if they have any rats for adoption :)

  • @PopisHair
    @PopisHair Před 7 lety +9

    Your ratties are so adorable 😍 I recently adopted 2 male rats, Snore and Astrid. They are the cutest😍🐀

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety +1

      +Popis' Hair Those names!!! So cute! Aw thank u

  • @blakewinter1657
    @blakewinter1657 Před 7 lety +2

    Rats are super smart, and have such personalities! In fact, rats have been found to have 'metacognition,' which means they are able to analyze their own knowledge and decide if they are up to a given task. We love our rats!

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety

      Yes I agree!
      Ooo I haven't heard of that science before, that's very cool!

  • @tenderspice
    @tenderspice Před 7 lety +2

    Yes, I have had rats as pets for a few years now. My very 1st one was just a rescue..... But when I saw for myself what a GREAT pet actually WAS, I just fell in love !!! NOW I ALWAYS keep ratties as pets...... After one dies, I just get another. They are BETTER than MOST OTHER TYPES OF PETS..... You can snuggle with them FAR more, far better.......They love to ride around inside your shirt, or on your shoulders........ And they are SO SO SO affectionate & loving !!! So It's VERY REWARDING !!!

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety

      Aw good on you for rescuing, its the best thing you can do! Yes they are such good pets aren't they 💞 They're like tiny dogs but better eheh

  • @PSYCHTUBER
    @PSYCHTUBER Před 7 lety +19

    They are adorable. I had a bunch of rodents growing up, but we were never allowed rats. Once my older brother brought home a white rat named mailbox. My mom went to a hotel until he took it out of the house xD
    I love love your channel girly. You have some amazing content
    -Jess (found you via yt talk)

  • @MissStar1488
    @MissStar1488 Před 7 lety +5

    I had rats 6 years ago. Finally decided to get some more. The cage I'm getting will be in Aus about mid January. Can't wait to have it all set up and get some rats!
    I plan on getting 2-3 female rats. :)

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety +2

      Yay omg its so close, you don't have much longer to wait!!! (also i saw you tweeted my video ty 💓)

  • @custer2977
    @custer2977 Před 7 lety +3

    Intro was the frikin cutest thing I've ever seen

  • @heathersouter2630
    @heathersouter2630 Před 6 lety +2

    Have been researching for 4+ months and preparing over the past few weeks to get my little rattie babies on the 17th July which is just over two weeks away!! I’m so excited and I can’t wait to start a new rattie Journey! Thanks for all the tips on how to care for rats, me and ma ratties will carry on watching ❤️

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 5 lety +1

      Oh thats awesome! I hope getting them went okay and that they have settled in well 💗glad i was able to help

    • @heathersouter2630
      @heathersouter2630 Před 5 lety +1

      @@laurenelloise Yeah it did, it took a while to get them settled in but they are now :)

  • @TheBullzMV
    @TheBullzMV Před 7 lety +15

    This is great i subbed

  • @mariabrett6712
    @mariabrett6712 Před 7 lety +12

    I Have kept rats for over 40 years they are beautiful pets boys are lazy and girls never stop my girls are 2 and just slowing down now I have 3 girls and 8 boys great vid and love your girlies😉

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety

      40 years is such a long time wow!!! I can't wait til my girls slow down, they are crazy. Thank you so much. Awww, do you have an Instagram for them? I'd love to see them all!

    • @mariabrett6712
      @mariabrett6712 Před 7 lety +1

      Lauren Elloise no sorry I don't but I am on Facebook😉

    • @jaxxon4972
      @jaxxon4972 Před 7 lety +1

      Yea I prefer girls boys seem to smell and their fur is always greasy I hate it. But I love girls :)

    • @mariabrett6712
      @mariabrett6712 Před 7 lety +1

      Jaxxon my boys fur is not greasy my old boys are very clean my girls have just got it you only poop and per in the box😉

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety +1

      Lol it took my girls a while to properly use the toilet box but now theyre so good #win

  • @CaioManique
    @CaioManique Před 7 lety +1

    Great video, very informative and i loved the editing. great job on the video, Clove and Lola are sweethearts.

  • @susanaponte1579
    @susanaponte1579 Před 5 lety +1

    Just watching this channel for the first time. I started watching videos about pet rats a few months ago, after I couldn't find any guinea pig videos uploaded, and I love them! I have 6 piggies now, and I am a piggy lover, however after seeing people with their pet rats, I think they're adorable, fun and smart animals, and make great pets! My piggies take so much of my time, but in the future rats are first on my list of pets! Loved the video even though this is quite awhile after.

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 5 lety

      Hiiii welcome! Omg I'd love to have guinea pigs one day! They're so cute. Yeah rats are something special, great pets. Also thank you!

  • @instantramen8701
    @instantramen8701 Před 7 lety +21

    When you said don't click away I had subbed O_O

  • @dececanem
    @dececanem Před 7 lety +12

    I love your personality you seem like a really fun and sweet person!

  • @AllieandSam
    @AllieandSam Před 7 lety +1

    Wow I actually learned so much from this, Lauren!

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety

      Yaay! Glad you enjoyed and learnt some things! 🐭

  • @oliviadenger5414
    @oliviadenger5414 Před 7 lety +1

    You're so sweet !! I really want pet rats, and you're so genuinely happy around them- i love it so much !

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety

      Thank you! They make me happy, always bring a smile to my face when I'm sad/angry. 💞

  • @Minniemook
    @Minniemook Před 7 lety +29

    great vid! deserves more views :)

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety +2

      +Minniemook thank you! Glad you enjoyed it ☺

    • @coolestcookie3135
      @coolestcookie3135 Před 7 lety +1

      Minniemook properly because most people don't like rats so they don't want to watch it but I love rats soooooo much 🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐁🐁🐀🐁🐀🐀🐁🐁🐀🐁🐀🐀🐁🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀🐀🐁🐀🐀
      rats are the only thing that matters to me I've wanted some for 2 years

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety +2

      🐁🐀 Hope you get some soon! More people need to see how sweet they are :)

    • @coolestcookie3135
      @coolestcookie3135 Před 7 lety

      Lauren Elloise yeah my mum said maybe one day but not any time soon 😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety

      Aw hopefully the time flies by and you are allowed to have them soon :)

  • @IamAerokinetic
    @IamAerokinetic Před 7 lety +6

    I'm getting rats soon! My mom is fostering them for now (they're rescues), and she's going to send them out to me in January! I just finished up setting up the cage and I'm really excited. So far the three girls are Sappho, Sunny, and Sybil. The cage is big enough to fit 12 though so I'm considering maybe getting some from the SPCA in the future too. I think they'll be cool additions to my vlogs as well. :3

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety +1

      Aw yay! Good on you for rescuing! Sounds like your cage is as big as mine and I house 4 in there lol But once you get one rat, you will never stop, theyre such good pets. Oooh I'll have to look out for it, link me if you film a vlog with them :D

    • @coolestcookie3135
      @coolestcookie3135 Před 7 lety +1

      Lauren Elloise rats sometimes bite not meaning to hurt you though it's called the tester bite

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety

      To see if they can get away with it or not 😂

    • @aryastark3148
      @aryastark3148 Před 7 lety

      Thank you for rescuing ratties!!

  • @bethauthoress21
    @bethauthoress21 Před 7 lety +1

    Aaaahh your ratties are SO CUTE!! I had rats from when I was 11 to when I was maybe 17 and I miss having them so much, I can't wait til I can get them again :)

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety +1

      +TheSecretsTheWriterKeeps Naw thank you!! That's cute! I hope you get them again soon 💕

  • @joellekarma
    @joellekarma Před 7 lety +1

    OOWWW! they are adorable. I have had rats since was a grade school. I feel they are amazingly smart and loving little pet.

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety

      Naw thank you! Thats awesome, I agree, best pet!

  • @lizzykrueger4773
    @lizzykrueger4773 Před 7 lety +18

    I'm gonna be pet sitting for the next couple of months and I'm picking them up tomorrow. In excited

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety

      That's so cool! How is it going so far!? ❤️

  • @ellapaaigee
    @ellapaaigee Před 7 lety +1

    AAA I have a pet rat and I love her so much!! I'm glad you told people that the negative things that people think about rats aren't true! I subscribed :)

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety

      Awww does she have a friend? Thank you so much, and welcome to the gang ❤️❤️

  • @fruittellapets9828
    @fruittellapets9828 Před 7 lety +1

    Just found your channel today and I absolutely love it! You are soo pretty as well 😍

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety

      Aw thank you so much! Im so happy to hear this!

  • @purplerose1887
    @purplerose1887 Před 7 lety +3

    absolutely love rodents as pets. had mice, mine were such sweet and affectionate little loves. can't wait until I can get rats as pets.

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety

      Yes rodents are such good pets! Aw I was too young to remember if mine were affectionate but thats so cute!

  • @cody7857
    @cody7857 Před 7 lety +15

    I feel like ive never heard of people having pet rats. There really cute tho and seem just like hamsters

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety +4

      itsjustkatie ya pretty similar to hamster 🐁 glad you think they are cute ahhhhhh!!!!

  • @thekweewee
    @thekweewee Před 7 lety +1

    Thank for for promoting rats as lovable, intelligent pets

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety +1

      You're welcome, thank you for watching xoxo

  • @lilatheelf9331
    @lilatheelf9331 Před 6 lety +1

    Such a cute video! I'm getting two rats in a little bit and I'm so excited to care for them!

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 6 lety

      +LilatheElf 🐀🐀 Thanks so much!! You'll have loads of fun they make beautiful pets c

  • @justella3848
    @justella3848 Před 7 lety +4

    I'm getting two boys after xmas really excited . How do you toilet train them?

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety +3

      Thats so exciting!!
      I found this helpful article for you on how to toilet train them: www.wikihow.com/Litterbox-Train-Your-Rat
      But basically in a nutshell, you get them a litter tray and put it in the spot where they normally go to the toilet and then if they poop in other places, collect it and put it in the tray and they should start using it. :)

  • @spiderleg648
    @spiderleg648 Před 7 lety +3

    My rats learned how to come when called on their own. One of them learned how to steal treats though...

  • @kit-katkamryn6180
    @kit-katkamryn6180 Před 6 lety +1

    youre little rats are so cute I can tell they have a wonderful life

  • @z0mbi3peach46
    @z0mbi3peach46 Před 7 lety +1

    I have two boys and I love them so much. They're the best pets in the world and they bring me so much joy. I was actually severely depressed when I got them and they gave me a reason to get out of bed and they need me and it made me feel so much better to the point that I no longer need medication. Mine spin and come to their names. They're little trained and they fetch. They're just amazing. Anyone who's on the fence about getting rattie babies you should totally get them!

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety

      Agree so much, the best pet to exist! Hey thats kinda similar to me! They helped me too! Wow, they sounds friggen adorable. Also Im glad you're feeling a lot better now, depression is a shitty thing to have to go through.

  • @dmoneky
    @dmoneky Před 7 lety +3

    Lesbian and has rats. GIRL YOU AND I ARE TWINS OR SOMETHING! I love rats. I used to have two of my own girls a few years ago. They sadly passed away, but I'll always remember them. Can't wait to get more in the future. I hope your rats do well! Thanks for the cute video! It reminded me of how much I miss my little rodents.

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety

      OMG YES WE ARE TWINS OMG!!! Aw im sorry to hear, make sure you cherish those memories! You're very welcome, thank you for watching it!

  • @melainagarrison5514
    @melainagarrison5514 Před 7 lety +13

    I just got two new rats for the first time!! ❤️

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety +10

      Yay, congrats on becoming a rat mummy!!

    • @cassandradearry4949
      @cassandradearry4949 Před 7 lety

      Lauren Elloise I have 6 rats I'll list there names
      smokie 2 girl the mom of the boys
      kisses 3 girl
      bandit 6 months boy
      nibbles 6 months boy
      teddy 6 months boy
      baby boo 1 girl
      the boys and smokie and baby boo are dumbo rats
      kisses is a fancy rat
      I've only had one die so far she was a fancy rat named hugs

  • @finnw7508
    @finnw7508 Před 7 lety +1

    I love your ratties, they're ADORABLE!! I have two as well (Bubble and Squeak!) and they're my entire universe 😭💚

  • @furrisetter4025
    @furrisetter4025 Před 7 lety +1

    Aw your rats are so cute!! :3
    I had 3 rats, 2 of them passed away. Though, the one I still have is so sweet! She isn't that social though, she is actually pretty shy and skittish towards strangers.

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety

      Aw thanks!
      Im so sorry to hear about that, sending hugs your way xoxo is she an old girl?

  • @Breoman
    @Breoman Před 7 lety +3

    Does your Rats fight with eachother? like do they fight like aggresively or are they Always friends? AWESOME video by the way :D.

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety +1

      Thank you! I replied to your other comment btw :)

    • @Breoman
      @Breoman Před 7 lety

      oh, thank you! I really want to know as much as possible when I get my rats. Thank you for responding

    • @aryastark3148
      @aryastark3148 Před 7 lety

      +TypicTom check out www.ratshackforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32368 - the best advice on introducing and socializing rats ever. It worked for all of my rescue ratties. & please rescue, never breed or shop. Thank you so much

    • @vg7735
      @vg7735 Před 6 lety

      I had 2 boys that hated other rats so they ended up being solo boys. I think most rats get along but some only get along with certain rats or not any other rat. Also, some boys may get along while young but then get agro with each other when older.

    • @thedoctor1215
      @thedoctor1215 Před 6 lety

      Arya Stark someone really caring for rats
      You nearly commented on every comment saying that they would get one rat 😂

  • @MissAirickahhh
    @MissAirickahhh Před 7 lety +4

    i was wondering if you spayed clove & lola? i really want 2 girls but i heard you have to spay them! so they don't develop tumors

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety

      +Ericka Garcia no, I didn't spay them. I also had three girls before clove and Lola and I didn't spay them either. One of my girls started to develop some near the end of her life but they were tiny and she was well over 2 years old. You don't have to say them, spaying does help but I decided not to say my girls. I'm willing to fork out the money for survey if they ever get tumors though. This article is really helpful: www.rmca.org/Articles/spay2.htm Let me know if you end up getting two girls!! 😊😇 hope this is helpful

  • @anzaeria
    @anzaeria Před 5 lety +1

    Great to see another Aussie! I'm in South Australia myself. You have some beautiful looking rats. I do admit that I have picked up a rat by it's tail. Though it was a wild rat that had got into my home. A live wild rat. I had no choice because I didn't want to be bitten! My parents were trying to catch it in the hallway and I could hear the screams and commotion through the door - it sounded quite funny. Then the rat crawled underneath the door into the living room where I was and I picked it up by the tail and released it outside. A few days later, the very same rat was back inside the house - in the bathroom. Once again, I picked it up by the tail and took it outside. One day, I hope to get pet rats and I will definitely not be picking them up by their tails!

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 5 lety

      Yay! Aw thanks. Aw at least you let him go outside! 🐀

  • @jaxxon4972
    @jaxxon4972 Před 7 lety +4

    I love rats so much my rat is getting old and starting to lose her ability to walk with her back legs so sad she is only 2 years old. They just don't last long enough :(

    • @finnebleue6781
      @finnebleue6781 Před 7 lety

      It was the exact same with my rat.. so sad that they are all bred to get cancer

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety +2

      Im sorry to hear, I wish they lived for longer, they have such short lives :( Give your rattie some cuddles for me!

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety

      Its sad that females are so prone to tumours :( Fortunately, none of mine have ever grown more than a pea size.

  • @hunterbudnick2822
    @hunterbudnick2822 Před 7 lety +4

    I convened my mom to get me two

  • @nataliepelz7932
    @nataliepelz7932 Před 7 lety +1

    so cute! They do make great pets

  • @LilysMice
    @LilysMice Před 6 lety +1

    They're so darling! And so are you!

  • @kingavanderschouw95
    @kingavanderschouw95 Před 7 lety +4

    Ive wanted rats for so long but my parents wont let me have them...

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety

      Aww I know the feeling, maybe show your parents some research you have done if you feel you are ready to look after pets. Rats cost a lot of money, time, responsibility to properly care of 💓

    • @mays529
      @mays529 Před 6 lety +1

      I love rats

    • @ratlover3112
      @ratlover3112 Před 6 lety +1

      Then show her some videos like this. The rat guru is another great rat youtuber

    • @1kittywitty142
      @1kittywitty142 Před 5 lety +1

      Same. We can be sad together. I've wanted some for 4 years T_T

  • @hunterbudnick2822
    @hunterbudnick2822 Před 7 lety +9

    I'm getting a male dumbo rat and I'm 11

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety +3

      Yay! (Also make sure you get two because rats need to live in pairs or more) xx

    • @teagana8972
      @teagana8972 Před 7 lety +1

      FrezzingPolarBear please buy at less two... I'd suggest four.. if one dies.. the other will be left alone...

    • @hunterbudnick2822
      @hunterbudnick2822 Před 7 lety

      I think is you have enough supplies and money than yes and play with then

    • @hunterbudnick2822
      @hunterbudnick2822 Před 7 lety +1

      I got my 4 rats and 1 chinchilla

    • @hunterbudnick2822
      @hunterbudnick2822 Před 7 lety

      Llama Girl Alo
      Yah I agree

  • @macabria_
    @macabria_ Před 7 lety +1

    You're right, pet rats are so cute and funny. I have two girls and they are adorable. They are also great if you feel sad, at least they have helped me.

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety

      Yaay. Naw they sound cute. I agree so much, rats are very good company when sad :)

  • @juliekersten6050
    @juliekersten6050 Před 7 lety +1

    I think most of the myths you discussed can apply to any animal. I love your idea for memorializing your pets in flower pots. My problem is I'm really bad with plants. I have a brown a thumb.

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety

      I think so too! Aw thank you, haha mayeb you'll have to pick a plant that is easy to grow like a cactus or succulent🌵

  • @HaiHai-yj9fu
    @HaiHai-yj9fu Před 7 lety +7

    Hi, I love Rats, I'm also a lesbian. I really want rats, they are the best pets. I have been begging my
    Mum for years and I still can't have some. I do have 5 guinea pigs and I fostered 2 Degus for about a year. My dog died recently, so did my cat and my favourite guinea pig, Pudding❤️❤️❤️

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety +1

      Omg twins! I love it when I meet lesbians who also like rats! Aw guinea pigs are so cute! I've never heard of a Degus but they look so cute too, you're very lucky! Keep trying and they should let you get some!
      Im so very sorry to hear about your dog, your cat and Pudding :( Thats rough :( I bet you would have given them the best life they could have asked for. ❤️ Hope you are doing well.

    • @aryastark3148
      @aryastark3148 Před 7 lety

      +The slime expert - rats cost a whole lot of money to take proper care of. Please only get rats if you have a lot of money saved up for them, and a lot of time to care for them, especially when they are old and need help. A huge rat cage is necessary. Even the largest cages aren't really big enough for rats. They are small animals, but need a lot of space to play! I barricaded my living room and covered it in fleece blankets, box houses and toys and stuff for my ratties so they could go in and out of their cage as they like. But I am also a single person living in an apartment. I love rats too, but after my last ones died this past winter, I didn't rescue any more because I spent my life savings on their medical bills and wasn't able to leave town for a few years. Since I can't afford to care for rats now, I'm not getting any more.

    • @aryastark3148
      @aryastark3148 Před 7 lety +1

      Aw I'm really sorry for your furbabies who have died, Esme. Their lives are always too short.

    • @caitsgmail8935
      @caitsgmail8935 Před 6 lety

      Hai Hai nobody cares about you being a lesbian (super gross) so why would you even put that in your comment? just gross...

    • @meepinsnek5313
      @meepinsnek5313 Před 6 lety +2

      Hai Hai Just a question because I am curious. How does your sexuality have anything to do with ratties? O3o

  • @chloethomas7976
    @chloethomas7976 Před 7 lety +3

    Where did you get your rats from?

    • @chloethomas7976
      @chloethomas7976 Před 7 lety +2

      Also, I'd really love to see some more rat videos!!🐀💕

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety +3

      I got these two girlies from a breeder near me :)
      Also I 100% am going to have another rat video (after the christmas stuff is over) as I know have another 2 girls and they need an introduction video for sure!

    • @chloethomas7976
      @chloethomas7976 Před 7 lety +1

      Lauren Elloise Can't wait to see them!!💕

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety +1

      Awww yaya! It should be in January some time! 🐀

    • @coolestcookie3135
      @coolestcookie3135 Před 7 lety +3

      Lauren Elloise please don't feed the rats corn my rats passed away we went to the vet to see how he died and it was because of the corn 🐁🐀

  • @swiftdogtraining3343
    @swiftdogtraining3343 Před 7 lety +1

    your girls are so cute i got 2 males recently and they're both so lovable and im just gonna continue spoiling these little guys

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety +1

      Awww thank you! Hope all goes well with your new boys 💕 give them lots of cuddles for me

    • @swiftdogtraining3343
      @swiftdogtraining3343 Před 7 lety +1

      Lauren Elloise thanks and i will

  • @hunterbudnick2822
    @hunterbudnick2822 Před 7 lety +3

    I asked my mom if I could get two and she said no

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety +1

      Aw maybe when you are older or move out you can get some!

    • @hunterbudnick2822
      @hunterbudnick2822 Před 7 lety

      i cna still get some but only one

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety +1

      Oh hun, make sure you get two! They need to live in pairs or more or they will get very depressed.

  • @-susu1332
    @-susu1332 Před 7 lety +1

    You need way more subs GURL!

  • @mangoyeet5924
    @mangoyeet5924 Před 7 lety +2

    I love your videos!

  • @fozzy4045
    @fozzy4045 Před 7 lety

    -first 5 seconds- omg I love you I love yourchannel oml

  • @SugarBunHusky
    @SugarBunHusky Před 6 lety +1

    I love rats, I had 7 a few years back. They are amazing, friendly, fun, cute, smart rodents and I fail to see why anyone could not like a rat.
    You earned a new sub, and i'll probably be an active one :)

  • @RatQueen92
    @RatQueen92 Před 7 lety +2

    I have four girls! Delilah, Leeloo, Eevee and Fiona. They are the sweetest pets ever! Love you for making a positive video about ratties

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety

      +Kayla Michelle aw those are such cute names! You are very welcome xx thank you for watching it!

  • @pimpp_daddy_jay9263
    @pimpp_daddy_jay9263 Před 7 lety +1

    You didn't change my mind I will always love rats ❤️❤️❤️

  • @ray-tj3os
    @ray-tj3os Před 7 lety +1

    I love when people make meet my rat videos.. a friend of mine & I have a small closed rattery where we strive to make wonderful pets for people... We have somewhere around 25 currently, lots of time and effort but very worth it! We love all our rat babies (-:

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety

      I love watching rat videos too, I saw one and it inspired me to make my own. I can imagine it would be so much effort but very rewarding raising cute little ratties!

  • @akihiroishii958
    @akihiroishii958 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you for making this video because I have rats number 3 and 4 right now and they are my babies I love them with all my heart and my rats are kind of dumb dumbs. They are boys and they are super hiper as well. :)

  • @helloitsbella8161
    @helloitsbella8161 Před 6 lety +1

    I’m getting rats tomorrow. I have had mice for more than a year and I love rodents so much! After having mice, the family have finally been convinced that rats might not be too awful. They’re still scared of them, but they don’t mind seeing the mice anymore and they don’t mind having them in the house. It’s been so rewarding having mice, and I can’t wait to have a bigger, more cuddly version. I’m getting boys because I know that a lot of them are unwanted by pet buyers. I’d like some really big ugly boys to lay with me, too, over zippy girls. It’s so exciting!

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 5 lety

      oooh i hope they have settled in well by now! 💗

  • @nicolewaithera1814
    @nicolewaithera1814 Před 7 lety +1

    Aw omg! I love this so much :') I'd love to get rats they seem so cuddly and sweet.

  • @jacquelynburbine1155
    @jacquelynburbine1155 Před 7 lety +1

    I just bought a rat tonight actually and happened to stumble upon your video! I never thought I would want a rat, but after interacting with them I fell in love!!! Mine is female as well!

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety

      Yay! Rats are such good pets you're gonna have a lot of fun!!!
      Ps make sure you do some research because rats need to be kept in twos or more xo

  • @Medliwen
    @Medliwen Před 7 lety +1

    I really love your flower pot idea! I'm gonna have to remember that for when my babies eventually pass.

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety

      Thanks! I'm so glad I did it, it means they're always there and having a new life as a plant xo

  • @rial1568
    @rial1568 Před 7 lety

    sooo cute!!! i wish to pet a rat like yours once in my life

  • @psullivan7142
    @psullivan7142 Před 7 lety +1

    Your rattos are freaking adorbs.

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety

      Aww thank you! I'll tell them all you said that hehe

  • @3dmaxuser
    @3dmaxuser Před 6 lety +1

    Great video, Rats are amazing and more people should know :)

  • @jacquelinemuto
    @jacquelinemuto Před 7 lety +1

    I loved your video and it's so true. Recently I've been thinking of getting rats again because I miss having them so much, males do smell a bit more if their cage isn't cleaned but a simple bath with rodent shampoo fixes it it worked with my two males. Also, I love your planted pot idea.

  • @donnarelyea3972
    @donnarelyea3972 Před 7 lety

    I'm a new rat owner; I had six, but one passed away recently. They are very sweet, affectionate pets. Thank you for taking the time to make a positive video about them. It's hard to convince someone who has never owned a pet rat how great they are. ^^

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety

      Yes yes yes. Rats are such amazing animals 😍 You're very welcome! Thank you for watching! I'm also very sorry to hear about your baby passing away recently, sending love xo

  • @jetizar732
    @jetizar732 Před 6 lety +1

    AYY you posted this on my birthday!
    I've been thinking about getting rats!

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 6 lety +1

      Aww! Maybe its a sign!?

    • @jetizar732
      @jetizar732 Před 6 lety +1

      Lauren Elloise Maybe! That'd be so awesome I've been doing reasearch left and right !

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 6 lety

      Ooooh!!! That's really good!

  • @Summerswisher
    @Summerswisher Před 6 lety +1

    Your rats are adorable!! I have 2 rats of my own and they're so hyper lol.

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 6 lety

      +Summer Swisher aw thank you! I bet they are! Haha 💕

  • @ashleighrose2332
    @ashleighrose2332 Před 7 lety +1

    I'm considering getting two little ratties again. I owned three females when I was about 15 or so. They are such awesome pets! Want to see what having boys will be like. :) Loved your video! And I'd love to see more videos about your girls in future :)

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety

      Aww you should get some little ones again! Im the same, I'd like to see what boys are like. Aw thank you so much, I really want to make more

  • @Logan-ws1dd
    @Logan-ws1dd Před 6 lety +1

    My last rat actually lived over 4 years! Blind, deaf, and had cancer. She was an iron rat! But she was perfectly happy and got around fine!

  • @beabotha609
    @beabotha609 Před 6 lety +1

    I have some and you are so right they are adorable

  • @summerarezzi5184
    @summerarezzi5184 Před 7 lety +1

    I have had 7 and 2 that are alive. I love them so much. They are so friendly and hyper.

  • @astrayaalmonds8326
    @astrayaalmonds8326 Před 7 lety +1

    Youve helped me decide on getting rats!!! Im adopting 2 girls this next weekend❤

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety +1

      Yay! thats great news! I bet since I replied later that you already have them!? :)

    • @astrayaalmonds8326
      @astrayaalmonds8326 Před 7 lety +1

      Lauren Elloise yes!!!! One white and cream colored and the other black and white (: gram and hanna!

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety

      Omg they sounds very cute!

  • @luella3998
    @luella3998 Před 7 lety +1

    I love rats too. They're sooooo adoriably cute!

  • @viviannmiro2979
    @viviannmiro2979 Před 7 lety +1

    Absolutely love this video

  • @gracemelodi2318
    @gracemelodi2318 Před 7 lety +1

    I never used to like rats but ur rats are adorable 😭😍

  • @ani.flower2569
    @ani.flower2569 Před 7 lety +1

    im so rat obsessed. currently working on getting one. so excited

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety +1

      Yeeees me too! Yay, you'll have loads of fun, I love them so much!

  • @TrottelusMagnusTV
    @TrottelusMagnusTV Před 7 lety +1

    I'm so hyped since a few days. I just saw a pet rat on Tumblr and that was already my decision. I need those tiny fur balls. i'm reading so much about them and do my research. I hope i'm not allergic :D

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 7 lety

      Aahah bless good old tumblr! Yes they make awesome pets and I'm really happy to hear you're going to research all about them before you get some 💞 I hope you aren't either 🙊

  • @gurleent5496
    @gurleent5496 Před 6 lety +1

    I love your personality:) I subbed

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 6 lety +1

      Aw thank you!

    • @gurleent5496
      @gurleent5496 Před 6 lety +1

      Lauren Elloise thank you for replying:) my mom and dad are divorced so when my mom moves out, me and my dad are getting rats! I love rats, I've researched for 2 years and saved enough money!

    • @laurenelloise
      @laurenelloise  Před 6 lety +1

      +Compos The Whippet no worries! Aww that's awesome (about getting rats, not the divorce of course 💗)

    • @gurleent5496
      @gurleent5496 Před 6 lety +1

      Lauren Elloise thanks