Marty The Rat Will Change How You Feel About Pet Rats

Meet Martin “Marty” Mouse, the lovable dumbo rat.

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In May 2013, Marty was rescued from a pet shop where he lived alone in a plastic cage.

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Now in his new home, Marty is loving life with his human.

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She even crafted him his own sleeping pouch where he snuggles with his teddy!

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Marty and teddy snuggling is the CUTEST THING IN THE WORLD.

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Marty has many talents, including his excellent hide and seek skills.

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His hiding places are absolutely superb…

“CAN’T SEE ME.”

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…until he eats them.

“Can see me now cause I ate all the cookies.”

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Marty is a well-read rat…

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…he’s also very responsible…

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…and he’s the cutest snacker in the entire world.

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JUST LOOK AT HIM EATING THIS TINY DONUT.

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AND THIS SPRINKLE CUPCAKE.

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Drinking a milkshake has never looked so cute.

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Marty also has the cutest, teeniest little paws in the world.

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SO TINY. SO CUTE.

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He’s a sweet little rat who loves to give kisses…

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…and snuggle up with his human.

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Marty gets fan mail from humans all over…

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…teeny tiny license plates seem to be the most popular gift!

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Look at those little whiskers!

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Marty is basically the cutest rat to ever exist, and he’s here to prove that rats are the GREATEST pets.

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Follow Marty’s adventures and telegraph your love for him through his Facebook and Instagram pages!

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