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  • @MelonCakeys
    @MelonCakeys Жыл бұрын

    THE TINY BANDANA

  • @GirlWithTheDogs

    @GirlWithTheDogs

    Жыл бұрын

    I KNOW RIGHT

  • @chaliboy-wf7ol

    @chaliboy-wf7ol

    Жыл бұрын

    @@GirlWithTheDogs I KNOW RIGHT?????

  • @Nixxori

    @Nixxori

    Жыл бұрын

    @@chaliboy-wf7ol I KNOW RIGHT???????????????????????????

  • @TopazFire15

    @TopazFire15

    Жыл бұрын

    TINY BANDANA!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @puppydogs68

    @puppydogs68

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Nixxori I KNOW RIGHT??????????????????????????????????????

  • @slamshift6927
    @slamshift6927 Жыл бұрын

    Even at his most scared, he still seemed more composed than half the huskies on this channel lol

  • @rowbot5555

    @rowbot5555

    Жыл бұрын

    The only kind of composed they're doing is the composing of the song of their people

  • @slenderslayer8203

    @slenderslayer8203

    Жыл бұрын

    To be fair, every breed has a different way of showing how stressed they are. The song of their people is a Husky's first jumping point.

  • @kiamaria331

    @kiamaria331

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't think the huskies are even scared, just displeased and loud and dramatic 🤣

  • @elektrastone7327

    @elektrastone7327

    Жыл бұрын

    I thought this was an Australian shepherd

  • @shalinpipada3663

    @shalinpipada3663

    Жыл бұрын

    husky composed ur funny mate xD

  • @Aburner1109
    @Aburner1109 Жыл бұрын

    As an emotional support rat myself, I appreciate the recognition of our craft.

  • @robotoguts3165

    @robotoguts3165

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all you do ❤

  • @herobrine1847

    @herobrine1847

    Жыл бұрын

    You as an emotional support rat needs an emotional support mouse. The emotional support mouse needs an emotional support snail. The emotional support snail needs an emotional support spider. The emotional support spider needs an emotional support ant. The emotional support ant needs an emotional support aphid. The emotional support aphid needs an emotional support E. coli bacterium. The emotional support E. coli bacterium needs an emotional support coronavirus. The emotional support coronavirus needs an emotional support atom. The emotional support atom needs an emotional support proton. The emotional support proton needs an emotional support quark.

  • @Crobat7269

    @Crobat7269

    Жыл бұрын

    @@herobrine1847 some spiders adopt frogs. The frogs eat the bugs that would eat the eggs and webs of the spider, and the spider becomes a bodyguard for the frog

  • @AndySaenz

    @AndySaenz

    Жыл бұрын

    Lmao 😂

  • @user-CB69

    @user-CB69

    Жыл бұрын

    Wtf

  • @matleenamyntti3436
    @matleenamyntti34369 ай бұрын

    Curious: Is Benny specifically chosen and trained to be an emotional support rat, or did Sully and Benny just live in the same household and the owners noticed that Benny helped calming down Sully?

  • @nataliemarshall7158

    @nataliemarshall7158

    9 ай бұрын

    I want to know that too, I think it’s fascinating

  • @iosoi3145

    @iosoi3145

    9 ай бұрын

    Their humans need to let us know this! Along with regular Sully & Benny updates. So cute how Sully really focuses in on Benny. That bandana though 😍

  • @rebeccahicks2392

    @rebeccahicks2392

    9 ай бұрын

    My guess would be on the second just because a rat (because of their size) is an odd choice to be specifically chosen for this.

  • @lilyhawthorne1196

    @lilyhawthorne1196

    8 ай бұрын

    Perhaps one of the owners had Benny as an esa and noticed he had a similar effect on sully

  • @themallimalli

    @themallimalli

    8 ай бұрын

    Like the comment stated above me it's probably just that they noticed that the dog was calmer with the little rattle around 😁 One of my cats is calmer when my big Rottweiler mix is around so when the cat has to go to the vet he gets to have his big emotional support dog with him 😂

  • @what5579
    @what5579 Жыл бұрын

    My dad had a terrifying experience with rats when he was a kid. My sister bought a rat when she was an adult, she named her Rosey, she was so sweet and calm. Dad was not a fan but he admitted she was sweet. My sister and niece have had several rats over the years and my dad has actually fallen in love with them! He will actually hold them and when the last one passed he actually cried because he was going to miss them. They are wonderful animals.

  • @elenalatici9568

    @elenalatici9568

    6 ай бұрын

    You didn't tell us about the terrifying experience.. I'm assuming the rats weren't pets.

  • @what5579

    @what5579

    6 ай бұрын

    @@elenalatici9568 sorry, no they were not his pets and a pack of them chased him when he was like 8.

  • @ghostface490

    @ghostface490

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@what5579 Damn, I don't think I've ever heard of someone getting jumped by a pack of rats. That sounds interesting but also terrifying.

  • @Hyperoptix

    @Hyperoptix

    4 ай бұрын

    @@ghostface490 Dude playing Dishonored in real life lmao

  • @BryanOfKrypton

    @BryanOfKrypton

    4 ай бұрын

    Was your dad Bloodsport?

  • @everlastingdragon4520
    @everlastingdragon4520 Жыл бұрын

    I've heard of emotional support pets. I've never heard of emotional support pets for other pets. I love this.

  • @chucklebutt4470

    @chucklebutt4470

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheetahs are really anxious animals so some zoos give them emotional support dogs!

  • @Ambipie

    @Ambipie

    Жыл бұрын

    Some dogs need emotional support dogs after their siblings pass

  • @morganqorishchi8181

    @morganqorishchi8181

    Жыл бұрын

    My friend's cat needed emotional support after her beloved dog sister, who she'd known all her life, died. So my friend got a dog from the shelter who needed a home and is of the same breed as the original dog, and the cat loves him dearly. She no longer freaks out when her owner has to leave for work and has stopped stress behaviors like grooming patches of herself until she goes bald. Just having him around helps a lot.

  • @Unknownrandomdude

    @Unknownrandomdude

    Жыл бұрын

    @@morganqorishchi8181 What was the original breed?

  • @KCCAT5

    @KCCAT5

    Жыл бұрын

    That's a first for me too

  • @disneydork100
    @disneydork100 Жыл бұрын

    I could hear Sully whining and whimpering while Benny was getting groomed!!! He was worried for his buddy!!!! My heart!!!!!!!!

  • @scorchedroseproductions3266
    @scorchedroseproductions3266 Жыл бұрын

    I used to have a pet rat named Jamie. She was such a sweet little girl and would sit on my pregnant belly. And she always made happy sounds when my son would kick. After he was born, she would escape her cage to cuddle up with him in his bassinet. She never bit him and always gave him kisses. We miss her.

  • @GamerGrovyle

    @GamerGrovyle

    4 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @MrEvan312

    @MrEvan312

    2 ай бұрын

    How nice of you guys to carry her baby to term for her!

  • @MMumbles
    @MMumbles Жыл бұрын

    I had rats in college. They actually do make fantastic emotional support animals. They love to cuddle and don't smell nearly as bad as hamsters. And they don't constantly try to die.

  • @transformsupportedaccommod553

    @transformsupportedaccommod553

    Жыл бұрын

    there are rodents. they responsible for the black death

  • @sanddry738

    @sanddry738

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah unfortunately they have very short lifespans :( But if you can handle that they’re great pets

  • @KL-ol8xf

    @KL-ol8xf

    Жыл бұрын

    Hamsters don’t even have any smell though. If you don’t clean their bedding enough then maybe that.

  • @misseselise3864

    @misseselise3864

    Жыл бұрын

    i swear hamsters are born only to die. i had one as a kid and i only played with her while sitting down bc she constantly would bite my fingers so i would let my guard down so she could jump

  • @Jurarigo

    @Jurarigo

    Жыл бұрын

    In that last point they actually win against cats, who are in a perpetual race to unalive themselves in the stupidest ways.

  • @mrzyx
    @mrzyx Жыл бұрын

    You know you've made it when your pet has a pet.

  • @PaulAllen786

    @PaulAllen786

    Жыл бұрын

  • @antman7673

    @antman7673

    9 ай бұрын

    Petception. Now the rat needs a pet as well,

  • @pokemongurlz

    @pokemongurlz

    9 ай бұрын

    It's like neopets. Neopets have Petpets and Petpets have Petpetpets :')

  • @CanidRose

    @CanidRose

    9 ай бұрын

    I was gonna say! Neopets was onto something there lol @@pokemongurlz

  • @kurgans

    @kurgans

    8 ай бұрын

    ​@@antman7673the dog is the rat's pet judging by the intelligence gap

  • @larissawilson2337
    @larissawilson2337 Жыл бұрын

    How lovely that the owners recognized the anxiety and responded with the beautiful Benny. Just loved the tiny bandana too!

  • @lilacheart_

    @lilacheart_

    8 ай бұрын

    it is cute, but unfortunately they’re sacrificing benny’s care. he should never be bathed unless needed and directed by a vet, and NEEDS at least one other rat to live with.

  • @cameronschyuder9034

    @cameronschyuder9034

    6 ай бұрын

    @@lilacheart_well, we don’t know whether there’s another rat at home that didn’t tag along.

  • @lilacheart_

    @lilacheart_

    6 ай бұрын

    @@cameronschyuder9034 possible, but given how he’s talked about, unlikely in my opinion

  • @purpletalons7682
    @purpletalons768210 ай бұрын

    We had an accidental rat family, 12 in all. We raised them from birth to death. I still tear up thinking about them. One day soon I might be emotionally ready for 2 more potatoes to love.

  • @lindseylindsey9200

    @lindseylindsey9200

    3 ай бұрын

    What was the accident

  • @alex_enbee

    @alex_enbee

    3 ай бұрын

    @@lindseylindsey9200 most likely the rat accidentally got pregnant, which was not intended

  • @kdrgaming3344
    @kdrgaming3344 Жыл бұрын

    I'm just now realizing how badly I need an emotional support rat.

  • @jdgenjry

    @jdgenjry

    Жыл бұрын

    SAME

  • @EctoBabble

    @EctoBabble

    Жыл бұрын

    You always have to get two or more or rats will get depressed!

  • @pastelnut027

    @pastelnut027

    Жыл бұрын

    I wouldn’t be able to do it with their short life spans, I’d get too attached.

  • @minetruly

    @minetruly

    Жыл бұрын

    @@pastelnut027 This is definitely a problem. It helps to keep about 3 rats at a time, so when one dies, the others can comfort you and then welcome the successor when you're ready to adopt again. Since rats are very social animals, keeping several is ideal for them.

  • @pastelnut027

    @pastelnut027

    Жыл бұрын

    @@minetruly Not a bad idea. I’d love to get rats at some point, but for now I’m not ready.

  • @powerfulpugilistpredator
    @powerfulpugilistpredator Жыл бұрын

    Recommending a rat as a pet is a difficult thing. Yes, they're adorable, smart, socially caring and loving but the downside is the short life span you mentioned. In the time of 2-3 years a rat becomes a superb friend and you can feel the love this tiny creature gives you. As a owner of - summed up- 11 rats in my life it was heartbreaking every time when one of my little fellows went to rat heaven. Really, who wants to see a grown up man like me cry like a baby?

  • @SaphiraTessa

    @SaphiraTessa

    Жыл бұрын

    I also own rats and the other day I heard a fellow rat owner say: "they're here for a good time, not a long time". You're their whole life and are grateful for everything you do for them. I lost many pets, including two rats (don't have rats for a long time yet) and in some ways I know I can handle it better each time.

  • @SixArmedSweater

    @SixArmedSweater

    Жыл бұрын

    I still miss my three every day. 💕🐀

  • @malloryg4251

    @malloryg4251

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so right. I hate that they live for such a short amount of time! They are such special little creatures and you become so attached to them. Saying goodbye is heartbreaking.

  • @MrSchumisingh

    @MrSchumisingh

    Жыл бұрын

    I recently lost our little robosky dwarf hamster and even though they’re not as friendly as rats it was so very sad to say good bye. So yes, rodents are very lovable pets but their short lifespans are something to take into consideration

  • @skybug1706

    @skybug1706

    Жыл бұрын

    it's been well over a decade and I still miss and think fondly of my rat. he was an exceptionally sweet and good boy, and would squeak and dance around if he heard popcorn popping. he'd sit in your lap for a whole movie and just snuggle. and if you held him up to your nose and said kiss he'd kiss the tip of your nose! sweet boy. we buried him in a little wood cigar box within a tree hollow.

  • @emkenobi
    @emkenobi4 ай бұрын

    I hope Benny lives a long and happy life so he can be there for Sully for a long long time

  • @maxburrill6192

    @maxburrill6192

    2 ай бұрын

    Benny is a rat. They live like 5 years at max.

  • @Xeonerable
    @Xeonerable6 ай бұрын

    Benny sitting in the blanket at 2:50 is just so damn adorable.

  • @marielahnum8824
    @marielahnum8824 Жыл бұрын

    I love it so much that a big puppy has a little emotional support rat. And that you are so sweet for letting Benny come along. Not everybody would do that. It shows you have a sweet heart.

  • @SpaceTravel1776

    @SpaceTravel1776

    Жыл бұрын

    Both should be allowed to fly on planes. Stop it.

  • @ussxrequin

    @ussxrequin

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SpaceTravel1776 Huh?

  • @Omnihilo

    @Omnihilo

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SpaceTravel1776 ???

  • @SpaceTravel1776

    @SpaceTravel1776

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ussxrequin If the dog can be a legal emotional support animal and be allowed on a plane, the rat should be able to come too, along with any other other subset of emotional support animals. For example, if the rat had an emotional support animal, like a tiny lizard, all three should be allowed on airplanes as an “emotional support group.” Like this comment if you agree.

  • @NightshadeGoddess

    @NightshadeGoddess

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SpaceTravel1776 i mean ... what does that have to do with the video? Nobody talked about planes. Besides, I'm almost 100% certain that that dog would not survive air travel since he's so nervous on the ground already.

  • @essi4341
    @essi4341 Жыл бұрын

    Our dog is scared of most other dogs but loves rabbits, she wants to lick them and them to play with her and it's so precious 🥺❤️

  • @petradegroot3578

    @petradegroot3578

    Жыл бұрын

    🥰🥰

  • @Chase-jc7rx

    @Chase-jc7rx

    Жыл бұрын

    How big is your dog because mine was to big to play with rabbits but did anyways and killed a bunny and our other dog killed a rabbit

  • @saltfarmer4008

    @saltfarmer4008

    Жыл бұрын

    Doggo likes booners 🤣🥰🐇🐇

  • @Voidi-Void

    @Voidi-Void

    Жыл бұрын

    @@saltfarmer4008 please rephrase that.

  • @MossMothMyBeloved

    @MossMothMyBeloved

    Жыл бұрын

    @@saltfarmer4008 ?!?!

  • @vikic.7717
    @vikic.77179 ай бұрын

    The markings on the dog were beautiful.

  • @furrybastard27
    @furrybastard275 ай бұрын

    I have two rats, and my mom’s dogs love them. They really are the best pets, they’re honestly cleaner than most pets and super smart.

  • @popermen694

    @popermen694

    5 ай бұрын

    I have two myself. I was shocked at how sweet they are. I had hamsters in the past, people told me rats were nice but I didn’t expect it to be like this. They are one of the sweetest animals I have ever seen.

  • @happypillshelp
    @happypillshelp Жыл бұрын

    I literally cannot handle how cute this is. My pupils have changed into heart shapes

  • @ashyamivelitii1305

    @ashyamivelitii1305

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh Gosh,,,mine too,,,,

  • @TBone-bz9mp

    @TBone-bz9mp

    Жыл бұрын

    So have mine… OH GOD THE PAIN!!!!

  • @eliminator173

    @eliminator173

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TBone-bz9mp lmao

  • @doomfloof101

    @doomfloof101

    Жыл бұрын

    SAME.

  • @ozvoid1245

    @ozvoid1245

    Жыл бұрын

    You might want to get that checked by a doctor.

  • @brittdei
    @brittdei Жыл бұрын

    How is this not a children’s book?! This is the sweetest duo ever OMG. Love this, look at the brotherly love. 🥹🥹❤️❤️

  • @steveshay5364

    @steveshay5364

    Жыл бұрын

    right? I’d read that to my dog for sure

  • @cq9882

    @cq9882

    Жыл бұрын

    Great Idea. 🐶🐀💗🇦🇺

  • @WhileMyGuineaPigGentlyWheeks

    @WhileMyGuineaPigGentlyWheeks

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes!!! 😭🥰❤️

  • @habbit9386

    @habbit9386

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@@bibianaguadalupeislasherre9880I doubt it

  • @wattie92

    @wattie92

    9 ай бұрын

    so true @@bibianaguadalupeislasherre9880

  • @nekomasteryoutube3232
    @nekomasteryoutube3232 Жыл бұрын

    When little rat Buddy started grooming themselves my heart just melted from the cuteness

  • @tmd2734
    @tmd27343 ай бұрын

    Dog: what’s happening Rat: your gonna be ok bud I’m here too

  • @choconutsclips1488
    @choconutsclips1488 Жыл бұрын

    you can hear him whining for benny when benny is getting his bath. so adorable

  • @christinawolfe4255
    @christinawolfe4255 Жыл бұрын

    When I was a kid, we had 12 rats. Guy in the pet store assured my parents that both rats were male and would get along just fine because they were already friends, so we took them home and named them Ben and Bernie. After a few weeks, Bernie became Berniece when she produced 10 fine babies. They were all such nice rats.

  • @Nikki-tx6kh

    @Nikki-tx6kh

    Жыл бұрын

    There's a vet show in the BBC where that happen too, except with bunnies and they were told they were girls. They ended up with like three/ four more bunnies.

  • @moonsigil

    @moonsigil

    Жыл бұрын

    how did you stop the issue from multiplying? did you get all the males neutered?

  • @christinawolfe4255

    @christinawolfe4255

    Жыл бұрын

    @@moonsigil we separated them. Berniece and the female babies in one huge cage, the male babies in another huge cage, and Ben in his own slightly smaller cage.

  • @RubyLikeWhoa

    @RubyLikeWhoa

    Жыл бұрын

    We had the same experience with hamsters. Left the pet store with 2 that were supposed to both be female, ended up with 11.

  • @ingensubera8099

    @ingensubera8099

    Жыл бұрын

    how do people misgender their rats so poorly, lmao male rats are extremely easy to identify. that pet store dude knew nothing

  • @alexis1101
    @alexis11013 ай бұрын

    It’s so super important to get at LEAST two rats if you have any at all. While rats are lovely and social with humans, they also need a friend of the same species, the same way people do. Since rats are so intelligent, they get bored very easily and need near-constant stimulation. They are high-maintenance animals so IF you get rats for your children, you MUST be their primary caretaker as MOST children don’t understand the depth and complexity of these small animals. Rats will get depressed if not cared for properly, and even commit suicide or kill their cagemates from extreme stress buildup. They’re the best pets I’ve ever had, but they are high maintenance.

  • @alexis1101

    @alexis1101

    3 ай бұрын

    Additionally, you shouldn’t bathe rats unless they seriously need it. If they smell bad, you need to change their bedding as you’ve waited way too long. That, or it’s possible they have a wound, which you need to check them once a week for changes regardless. If their cage smell doesn’t improve within two to three days, take them to a vet. Sometimes our little friends need help with age, but if they’re young to middle aged, that could be indicative of a physical or even mental health problem. EVERY rat is different, so it is crucial for their health that you get to know them individually. Rats are prey animals, so if they’re physically hurt they will instinctively do their best to hide it, it’s nothing personal.

  • @Coco-pr4di
    @Coco-pr4di Жыл бұрын

    As a huge dog lover, and former rat owner, this is the most adorable, and wholesome thing I've seen all day.😄

  • @cynthiacole9328

    @cynthiacole9328

    4 ай бұрын

    Same ... ☺️🐀🐶

  • @EnchantedwithPoodles
    @EnchantedwithPoodles Жыл бұрын

    That tiny bandana is so stinkin' cute! I bet the pets' parents flipped when they saw it... Well done, as always.

  • @milesromo1328

    @milesromo1328

    Жыл бұрын

    @Pinko Slink edgy. Touch some grass.

  • @_JOMOMA

    @_JOMOMA

    Жыл бұрын

    @Pinko Slink pretty edgy dude. Get some Sun and hydrate.

  • @callumduffy1627

    @callumduffy1627

    Жыл бұрын

    @Pinko Slink you better get a nail file and smooth down those edges.

  • @r3ignman735

    @r3ignman735

    Жыл бұрын

    @Pinko Slink Seems like living life on the edge has finally caught up to you. Chill, get some sun.

  • @impracticalmondoduke

    @impracticalmondoduke

    Жыл бұрын

    @Pinko Slink how unique and unlike the others you are lmao, edgy ass individuality complex

  • @kropotkinnie
    @kropotkinnie Жыл бұрын

    As someone who got lucky enough to have rats as a kid specifically because my parents wanted me to learn early on not to be afraid of any rodents, they're probably some of the smartest and most friendly, human oriented animals you'll ever meet. A lot of people see their size and immediately think they'll be intelligent for their size at most, but no, I've had cats all my life and can confidently tell you rats are just as intelligent as cats or dogs, if not more so. They're also insanely personable and love to interact with humans, especially because they can get bored easily and love the mental stimulation we provide. You'll never meet two rats who are the same, but you'll also never meet a bad rat. Seriously, if you're thinking about an apartment pet or something, rather than getting a dog or cat who will be too large for the environment and be stressed out, get a rat with a cage you keep open when home. You'll be just as satisfied, have just as close of a relationship, and will honestly get even more mental stimulation out of a friendship with a rat than with other animals. Serious proof that size doesn't equal brains. I work with horses and while they're smart, on a human intelligence scale, rats run circles around them. Trust me and adopt a couple, and you'll immediately see how brilliant and human-like they are.

  • @shannybabes96

    @shannybabes96

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes! The only thing I will add is that you should always have at least two rats. They’re very social and it’s not fair to keep one by themselves.

  • @hollyhayes9640

    @hollyhayes9640

    Жыл бұрын

    I've also had a rabbit, a dog, and a ferret, and I would say that my rats were smarter than all of them. 🐀

  • @teeniequeenie8369

    @teeniequeenie8369

    Жыл бұрын

    You don’t need to keep rats in cages if you rat proof your place or room really well and they will use a litter box with training

  • @hollyhayes9640

    @hollyhayes9640

    Жыл бұрын

    @@teeniequeenie8369 I agree. Our rats were never in cages, and they never chewed anything. Typically, in my experience, rats will only chew things when they don't have anything to grind their teeth down with (rats have teeth that grow continuously; so they sometimes chew things to wear down their teeth).

  • @LordSandwichII

    @LordSandwichII

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you have an electric rat by any chance?

  • @cynthiacole9328
    @cynthiacole93284 ай бұрын

    I love this ! The buddies got matching bandannas ... So cute !!! 💓🐁🐀🐶

  • @desubysnusnu
    @desubysnusnuАй бұрын

    Woman: "I love animals in every form & size" The tapeworm in my intestine: aww ❤

  • @nekkidnora
    @nekkidnora Жыл бұрын

    Sitting here with my dog lying on my feet, a rat on her back and another being licked between her paws, and I was not expecting to see my two favourite pets on the same screen today. And Benny looks SO good, look at his lushious fur! Is he a Rex mix? He has a certain thickness to his fur that's uncommon!

  • @charbieking8838

    @charbieking8838

    Жыл бұрын

    Love this 😍😍😍

  • @TheEnderKitty1

    @TheEnderKitty1

    Жыл бұрын

    Im not sure but my aussie has thick fur just like this

  • @atreyu4ws

    @atreyu4ws

    Жыл бұрын

    He looks like a velveteen to me.

  • @xhannahmcintosh

    @xhannahmcintosh

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheEnderKitty1 she’s talking about the rat, not the dog lol

  • @tenbearsreeftank5705

    @tenbearsreeftank5705

    Жыл бұрын

    I can only imagine where you're being licked by your animals

  • @terbyern2807
    @terbyern2807 Жыл бұрын

    Bennys little bandana at the end is so cute!

  • @averylawson5825

    @averylawson5825

    Жыл бұрын

    makes me want to squish his guts out, rats are vile creatures im sorry , and that slimey tail...yuck!

  • @lynnwilhoite6194

    @lynnwilhoite6194

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes!!!

  • @gotta-date-with-hate
    @gotta-date-with-hate Жыл бұрын

    You know the saying sometimes you have to stop and smell the roses....this video epitomizes that. Thank you for showing there is still good things in this world!!

  • @joshuadpathfinder
    @joshuadpathfinder24 күн бұрын

    In Jr. High I adopted a pet rat who lived almost until graduation. Anubis was a good friend who often took naps with me, and would ride on my shoulder whenever I was at home. He lived till he was about six years old; which is unheard of for rats, but as stated in the video, a good breeder will always make sure their pups have good genes. He gave me many years of comfort. I'm glad Benny is holding true to the name of good rodents everywhere.

  • @twink_ing
    @twink_ing Жыл бұрын

    it makes me so happy that you're talking about rats in such a positive light, they're such wonderful creatures that everyone demonizes for no reason!

  • @galacticbutterfly5590

    @galacticbutterfly5590

    Жыл бұрын

    For no good reason at all

  • @najah7781

    @najah7781

    Жыл бұрын

    Rats carry and transmit almost every diseaso possible.. definitely demonized for a very good reason. Clean pet rats are different though.

  • @Anonymoose345

    @Anonymoose345

    Жыл бұрын

    Tbh rats ate my moms wire harness in her car soooooo

  • @galacticbutterfly5590

    @galacticbutterfly5590

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Anonymoose345 lol ok the wild ones could cause a bit of chaos .... and they where a huge key part in the plague as well... but that's all in the past 😁

  • @baseddepartment6606

    @baseddepartment6606

    Жыл бұрын

    some of them chewed my clothes bruh

  • @kennithchapman9689
    @kennithchapman9689 Жыл бұрын

    When I seen the words emotional support rat for the dog I burst out laughing. But I got to admit the two of them together are just too damn cute. I'm a believer now 🙂

  • @KeelySG
    @KeelySG3 ай бұрын

    As someone who has pet rats....this is AMAZING!!!! What a beautiful relationship and thanks for posting this! I hope it brings more awareness to how amazing pet rats can be!

  • @coeurdelapin7309
    @coeurdelapin7309 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for being so delicate and gentle with the baby. God bless you.

  • @mas8705
    @mas8705 Жыл бұрын

    The doggo really does care for his little buddy from the amount of whimpering in the background while he was getting cleaned up. What a lovely relationship the two have.

  • @xanakify
    @xanakify Жыл бұрын

    We had a pet rat that lived for 6 years and it lived in our back yard for an entire 5 months after going under the balcony and refusing to come out again, but one day in late summer she just walked in the balcony door and wanted to go back in her cage. Truly amazing little rascals

  • @Brandelwyn

    @Brandelwyn

    Жыл бұрын

    6 years? That's really impressive

  • @moublabla2306

    @moublabla2306

    Жыл бұрын

    6 years is impossibly long! Hard to believe, congrats. My uncle had one (sadly only one) rescued rat that lived 4 years. He went with his rat to camping, and to hiking trips, carrying safety in the hoodie pocket. Unfortunately, they are rare exceptions as rats life is usually around 3 years.

  • @jsml337g05u

    @jsml337g05u

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm so jealous you got 6 years with your rat... mine got a tumor and died at 3 years... still miss that little cutie

  • @lucillefrancois150

    @lucillefrancois150

    Жыл бұрын

    “I have touched grass, let me back inside”

  • @Barnaclebeard

    @Barnaclebeard

    11 ай бұрын

    @@moublabla2306 Literally impossibly long

  • @kpool694
    @kpool6948 ай бұрын

    Oh my goodness. Thank you for being so patient with these guys. I love that he has a rat emotional connection

  • @cherylhurst7093
    @cherylhurst70933 ай бұрын

    This was the sweetest. Love their bond. How cute and a tiny bandana to boot.

  • @agirlhasnoname6405
    @agirlhasnoname6405 Жыл бұрын

    This sounds like a story out of children's book! Adorable!

  • @amrutkulkarni7859

    @amrutkulkarni7859

    Жыл бұрын

    I would love to see a series of books called "Adventures of Sully and Benny" Either stuff where they do stuff around the neighborhood or where they go on crazy adventures

  • @FatherAdam666
    @FatherAdam666 Жыл бұрын

    I had a pair of rats in college, and they really are little angels when taken care of well. I don’t think I could do again because of their short lifespans, but I highly recommend them to anyone who is interested in rodents. Just make sure you have the space for a big cage and check that you aren’t allergic if possible 🐀

  • @janae5989

    @janae5989

    Жыл бұрын

    We had a rat that was just like a tiny dog, he’d ride on our shoulders, knew tricks, and was just the sweetest thing. They definitely are great pets

  • @xander-mk4ck

    @xander-mk4ck

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m freaked out by rats . They’re disgusting but i understand they can be pets if well kept no matter what they freak me out

  • @kedronmallia939

    @kedronmallia939

    Жыл бұрын

    @@xander-mk4ck they're cleaner than most pets but i get it if you have a phobia

  • @Nocturnalday

    @Nocturnalday

    Жыл бұрын

    That's literally my exact experience. I love rats

  • @sylverscale

    @sylverscale

    Жыл бұрын

    @@xander-mk4ck They're not disgusting - you find them disgusting. Sorry to hear they freak you out as they're really amazing pets. So clever, and like dogs they love to play and learn tricks.

  • @rs-mt6kl
    @rs-mt6kl4 ай бұрын

    2:37 - 3:02 I've rewatched this bit so many times, this lil guy is absolutely adorable

  • @danireydon762
    @danireydon7627 ай бұрын

    I think all animals that come to you for whatever reason leave you happier than when they first arrived. You are so great with them all. Keep up your wonderful work as I enjoy your videos very much. This one with the dog and his support rat was one of the best. Thank you for sharing 🎉🎉🎉

  • @ceopet
    @ceopet Жыл бұрын

    AS A RAT OWNER I AM SO TICKLED TO SEE THIS too freaking cute!

  • @LB-ge8ih

    @LB-ge8ih

    Жыл бұрын

    Funny, my response was a little less tickled. I worry about people seeing videos like this and thinking they can bring a rat home to play with their dog, or thinking they should be giving their pet rats baths (which actually is not advised). I mean, seeing the dog with the rat is cute, but it really needs a “don’t try this at home” advisory. And that she mentioned getting rats from breeders, but neglected to advise adopting rats from rescues was a bit disappointing, but this isn’t a rat-specialty channel, so I can cut her some slack…

  • @dragonsember

    @dragonsember

    Жыл бұрын

    Same i have 3 rats and it's good to see them getting some positive rep. They're sweet and loving pets.

  • @worthwhilereptiles6238
    @worthwhilereptiles6238 Жыл бұрын

    Oh… my… gosh… this is the cutest pair I’ve ever seen! An emotional support rat! That is adorable! The dog is also so beautiful!!!

  • @karenmann4825
    @karenmann482511 ай бұрын

    Best video I’ve seen in a very long time. The baby bandanna just put this video over the top. Thank you for making my day. 😊

  • @karanmehta7880
    @karanmehta7880 Жыл бұрын

    You do an excellent job of taking care of all beautiful beings. God bless you

  • @ChaoticNeutralElf
    @ChaoticNeutralElf Жыл бұрын

    Rat breeder here. Thank you so much for shining some good light on rats, since they are some of the most amazing pets out there. However, I would recommend getting at least three rats, as science has proven that rats that are alone or living in pairs are extremely stressed (you may not necessarily see it though). Also, they should never be bathed. This is incredibly bad for them. They wash themselves and don't need to be bathed. Also, tiny bandana omg!

  • @josbud1112

    @josbud1112

    Жыл бұрын

    very true. Rats unfortunately are the go to test subject in science, but due to this we have a very thorough understanding of rats and do not need to be bathed and require cage mates. Don't understand how people think differently with an uncountable number of scientific studies out there proving it true.

  • @Steephsis

    @Steephsis

    Жыл бұрын

    I like rats but I can't go near them since I've been bitten countless times when I cared for them in an animal park that had them. I know they don't bite when cared for properly but us students that worked there couldn't change their circumstance. But even rats that have had good care have bitten me and the fact I have a long bite list and can't tell when they will bite I am unfortunately scared of them

  • @josbud1112

    @josbud1112

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Steephsis you can remedy this rather easy. If you take a metal spoon and put a liquid treat on it such as baby food. You then push the spoon through the bars of the cage. They will learn not to bite that way because if they bite a metal spoon it will be unpleasant but not damaging to their teeth. They will correlate the liquid treat with positives and also not to bite it, so you can then proceed with caution when you're comfortable putting some on your finger, and letting them lick it off. If any decide to bite you can make a eep like noise. Just something a little high pitch to let the rat know they hurt you.

  • @beepboop9750

    @beepboop9750

    Жыл бұрын

    I haven’t heard that baths were that bad for them? I know they shouldn’t be bathed in water more often then once a month but I didn’t know it was bad for their health? I have never bathed my rats, they are honestly the cleanest animals I have ever had. Although

  • @rat2316

    @rat2316

    Жыл бұрын

    @@beepboop9750 i think its bad for their micro floras

  • @IAmQube
    @IAmQube Жыл бұрын

    “Their dog’s emotional support rat”…this line broke the internet for me.

  • @gsamov

    @gsamov

    Жыл бұрын

    @@faroffspring2430 and wheres the hamster's emotional support ant?

  • @alexandramilos392

    @alexandramilos392

    Жыл бұрын

    @@faroffspring2430 an emotional support animal/person is ment to lift up the mood or calm down the subject(and be supportive, duh). So yes an animal can have another animal be their emotional support animal just the way a human can have an animal or other human as emotional support. Friendly interactions with members of different species make us and that member of the other species feel less lonely, more happy/calm and can even make us curios.(that shoud be common scense but some of us instead of thinking logically more than 0.1 seconds prefer to be rude and unempathinc for no reason)

  • @alexandramilos392

    @alexandramilos392

    Жыл бұрын

    @@faroffspring2430 also not knowing that "X is someones emotional support animal" is sometimes said truthfully and other times said as a cute joke or even both and in witch context/situation IS the true definitive evidance of social degeneration

  • @alexandramilos392

    @alexandramilos392

    Жыл бұрын

    Ok first of all the "oh you are just projecting on your animal, they don't accsually need that" is just an excuse made by people who can and could take better care of their animals and make them happier but decide not to beacose they are either too lazy to ,they don't know how to read animal body language and understand animal social cues and vocalizations(the fact that those things differ from animal to animal dosen't help) or they don't understand the importance of mental-emotional health and how it works(or even belive animals don't have feelings and emotions in general, bad/negative/good/positive) or they don't pay attention to their animals and think that they live in bliss(false lots of animals suffer and have problems all of the time for lots of reasons some are caused by us and some not). Just beacose animals seem more content dosen't mean they are, animals can feel bad, have problems and be traumatized just like us, yeah sure the way we do it is more complex but it dosen't mean we are the only ones "The rats necesity to acompany the dog is in question" well a child dosen't have to sleep with a teddy bear to survive either but it is a preferance of theirs and if you pay attention you can see the dog preffered to be with the rat rather than without it even if the rat dosen't help with the dogs phisical health "Dogs can have a fucking shower and be ok" wrong, they don't enjoy it and they are clearly not neutral about it either, they dislike/hate it, and that is NOT what i would call being "ok" with something at all. Yeah sure the shower isn't going to kill/phisicaly hurt them, but that dosen't make it any more ok for them, as seen by their reaction) Edit: if people joke/hurt themselfs that dosen't mean they would do that to others beacose while outsiders can get mad at you but it's harder for you to get and at yourself, same thing about careing for or mistreating other members of our species vs members of other species, 2 wrongs don't make a right, and animals are like children(vulnerable)in many ways thats why people care about them so much.

  • @alexandramilos392

    @alexandramilos392

    Жыл бұрын

    Being empathic towards animals dosen't stop people from being empathic towards other humans,(usually somebody who isn't empathic to animals won't be the best at empathy towards other humans either, and stopping from being empathic towards animals isn't going to make them more empathic towards humas, it will just stop them from haveing empathy towards animals and that's it)in fact it can help them learn how to use their empathy in a usefull nice way when they interact with other people, it can go the other way around too, and I woudn't say pets don't need our love/care/empathy as much as other humans, in fact they need even more .I never said the dog got traumatized by the shower, i said that dogs do and can get traumatized by things, that dogs are not ok with showers and they are unpleasent for them at the very least.(it was mentioned the dog in the video got traumatized as a puppy beacose it's nails got cliped the wrong way, im guessing they cut it's paw a little but idk, witch was extremly clear from that part of the video where she tried to clip it's nails,)The rat was supposed to, and got a bath, too and since it helps the dog be more calm(witch is better than if the rat wasn't there beacose it's better to feel more calm and therefore probably act more calm then to not, also again dogs usually don't like the shower and can react badly)in the shower i don't see your problem with the rat being there when the dog was takeing the shower. (Other then the fact that rats skin, from what i know, i might be wrong, is sensitive and can be damadged by soap, but don't quote me on that, im not a rat expert, i do know rats clean themselfs so they don't need a bath, unless they enjoy swiming)

  • @angelahagood3639
    @angelahagood36392 ай бұрын

    Sully is beautiful! I love his face freckles! Thank you for showing us that there are dogs that need emotional support too. What a sweet relationship. Is there anything you can’t do??? Wow!

  • @destiny8794
    @destiny8794 Жыл бұрын

    This is the most adorable groom I've ever seen, and that dog's pattern is beautiful :)

  • @kabob0077
    @kabob0077 Жыл бұрын

    Cheetahs with Anxiety: *Have Emotional Support Dogs* Dog with Anxiety: *Have Emotional Support Rat* How adorable.

  • @ThatGuyRBY

    @ThatGuyRBY

    Жыл бұрын

    What do you get an anxious rat then? An emotional support... cockroach?

  • @Kris-wo4pj

    @Kris-wo4pj

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ThatGuyRBY another rat. Always have rats in pairs or else they die faster due to stress and anxiety like rabbits.

  • @ThatGuyRBY

    @ThatGuyRBY

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Kris-wo4pj yeah, but we're currently operating under the assumption the emotional support animal must be a smaller species

  • @eco2geek.

    @eco2geek.

    Жыл бұрын

    If they were all together, the anxious cheetah would eat the anxious dog's support rat as an hors d'oeuvre.

  • @reaganbutler1577

    @reaganbutler1577

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ThatGuyRBY NOT THE COCKROACH

  • @pixystixnfairycrack
    @pixystixnfairycrack Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for praising ratties

  • @sadietheratlady

    @sadietheratlady

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm bawling after reading that. I have a little man that is very special to me his name is Winky and I love him to pieces. He's getting older now about a year and a half and just even the thought of living without my Winkyboy is enough to make me cry and cry. I know no matter how much time passes I will always miss The Wink.

  • @JoannaFalkowska

    @JoannaFalkowska

    Жыл бұрын

    Rats do not grow 5 years old. They just do not. If this had actually happened, he would be a scientific phenomena. But it didn't, like most likely everything else in this story.

  • @sadietheratlady

    @sadietheratlady

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JoannaFalkowska Actually the record for longest living rat belongs to Rodney who was a pet rat in Tulsa, Oklahoma. According to Guinness Book of World Records, Rodney was born January 1983 and passed away May of 1990, he was 7 years and 4 months old when he died.

  • @chaoticevil4038

    @chaoticevil4038

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JoannaFalkowska my first rat died at 5. she was roaming free our house, but she went blind of old age and one day fell down when my grandad forgot to close the door to the basement. who knows how much she would have lived considering otherwise she was active and healthy. she was just a regular black rat. and she is the reason I do not understand why people say rats live only 2-3 yo. my second rat died at 3, but he got ill and just didnt make it.

  • @ancient-lemon

    @ancient-lemon

    Жыл бұрын

    @@chaoticevil4038 As far as I know rats are prone to catching respiratory diseases. I think that might be the reason for the 2-3 year thing, but I'm just guessing.

  • @toniesj11
    @toniesj117 ай бұрын

    They are adorable together!

  • @obiwann785
    @obiwann7859 ай бұрын

    I met my first rat the other day and I was amazed at how friendly and affectionate he was. I totally fell in love!

  • @audreymuzingo933
    @audreymuzingo933 Жыл бұрын

    This has to be the most ethology-affirming grooming I have ever seen. Never mind accepting the e.s. rat for a moment --just the fact that the groomer and the owner agreed that Sully didn't need to have EVERYTHING done at his first appointment, that's huge. I've read a lot of grooming customer reviews, and sure there's the odd complaint about a groomer giving the dog a ridiculous haircut or whatever, but the most common complaint is that some of the services were left undone or only partly done. And those complaints tend to paint the groomer as either lazy or too scared of dogs. Well, if the dog is literally trying to BITE because it is THAT opposed to whatever is happening, that should tell you something about the amount of stress its' feeling! Not only should a person earning relatively low wages for a specialized job not have to risk a trip to the e.r., the dog should not be made to endure something terrifying through brute force! That will just make it even harder the next time, and the next, and before you know it, you'll find yourself settling for having a filthy shaggy dog all the time, because the alternative is too much of a nightmare. Unfortunately, some groomers fold under the pressure of demanding clients and do whatever services they demand, whatever restraint is necessary, and that is so sad.

  • @shaigray2999

    @shaigray2999

    Жыл бұрын

    "low wages" sure chain groomers earn low to minium wage earnings but private groomers arent underpaid at all especially if they do a good job as they charge an average 200-400 per dog and if multiple dogs are coming in a professional private business the the owner of the store is earning thousands per day, not per week, per day please do research on wages small business dog groomers they dont charge or earn low

  • @audreymuzingo933

    @audreymuzingo933

    Жыл бұрын

    @@shaigray2999 Is that really all you got out of my post? I'm not going to research what was a very minor part of what I was saying, that someone shouldn't have to risk a bad bite just to please a fussy customer, which you are probably one of. And you even admit that some groomers do get low wages.

  • @shaigray2999

    @shaigray2999

    Жыл бұрын

    @@audreymuzingo933 yes because its what i can take from your post and idc about fussy owners because its not fully their choice what the groomer decides to do its the owners responsibility to have the dog accustomed to grooming processes at a young age no fault to the groomer

  • @audreymuzingo933

    @audreymuzingo933

    Жыл бұрын

    @@shaigray2999 Great, glad you agree with me then.

  • @shaigray2999

    @shaigray2999

    Жыл бұрын

    @@fluffybutt8463 ye especially with the recommendation as a pet for kids since kids absolutely should not have a rodent as a pet also my E key is stuck so sorry if my words are missplelled

  • @dawnadriana1764
    @dawnadriana1764 Жыл бұрын

    I'm such a wimp when it comes to animals, and admire how you combine strong and assertive with loving and caring. My Burmese cat has me wrapped around her perfectly manicured paw, and all she has to do is sniff disdainfully at her food that I go running to get another flavor. So I am in total awe of you! Love from Oregon... xoxo.

  • @IamSureAndWhatAboutY

    @IamSureAndWhatAboutY

    Жыл бұрын

    i would do the same, but the other flavor would be hunger.

  • @dawnadriana1764

    @dawnadriana1764

    Жыл бұрын

    @@IamSureAndWhatAboutY LOL 😂

  • @bananasmatter1321

    @bananasmatter1321

    Жыл бұрын

    Have children

  • @dawnadriana1764

    @dawnadriana1764

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bananasmatter1321 I did.

  • @doreenwatson-read

    @doreenwatson-read

    Жыл бұрын

    you sound like my sister Dawn lol

  • @davidschmidt6013
    @davidschmidt60139 ай бұрын

    I saw the ear-wrap and knew it's basic protective purpose but never realized that it could also provide some emotional support, since it would feel like the dog is having its head held. Luv yur channel!!

  • @TangledNana
    @TangledNana9 ай бұрын

    Love love love this! Domestic rats just are so incredibly sweet! What an awesome friendship ❤❤❤

  • @Jay_T62
    @Jay_T62 Жыл бұрын

    The amount of rat appreciation I'm seeing on youtube recently makes me so incredibly happy 🥺 They are such amazing pets to have

  • @zorn2017

    @zorn2017

    Жыл бұрын

    maybe now people can tell the difference between sewer rats and domesticated rats

  • @gusgrizzel8397

    @gusgrizzel8397

    Жыл бұрын

    @@zorn2017 A vet told me all rats are really rattus norvegicus. I think the domesticated rats just learn to bond with humans rather than with the group...

  • @zorn2017

    @zorn2017

    Жыл бұрын

    @@gusgrizzel8397 No, they are DOMESTICATED, bred to be pets, good pet-like traits selected and bred to make them good pets.

  • @gusgrizzel8397

    @gusgrizzel8397

    Жыл бұрын

    @@zorn2017 But they are the same species.

  • @mrsj3304
    @mrsj3304 Жыл бұрын

    It's definitely true about rats! They are so sweet, so affectionate, SO curious, way too smart, and they love their people with their whole tiny hearts. I've had one pet rat back in my youth, her name was Freya, and she lived an astounding 4 years. She was mostly free-range when I was home, always chilling with me wherever I was. If I decided to change rooms, she'd scurry up to my shoulder and give me a "go ahead" squeak in my ear. She'd even go outside with me! I'd lay out in the yard and read or draw and she'd explore and nibble on things nearby. All I had to do was pat the ground and she'd come bounding over to me. We had such a strong bond. After she passed, it wrecked me, I could never get another pet rat again. They have such short lives and they give you so much during their time with you, and even though I can't handle having another, I will always advocate for them being great pets. Also if you're interested in getting a pet rat(s), please also do your homework! They are pretty low maintenance but require plenty of enrichment, attention, and room to explore. And please be aware that sometimes rats will just develop benign tumors (Freya had 2), but they're usually easy for a vet to remove and the recovery for your little buddy will be quick and there should be no lasting complications.

  • @MonkehBuns

    @MonkehBuns

    Жыл бұрын

    I had a rat in high school. He was free range in my room whenever I was home, and I even took him to school with me a few times. I had long hair and he could ride on my shoulder and stay pretty hidden, or go in my purse if he needed a nap or a snack. Such a sweet little guy.

  • @nunyabisnass1141

    @nunyabisnass1141

    Жыл бұрын

    Rats are pretty chill. Ibe only known a few but rhey were very curious and not at all aggressive, and liked sittong on shoulders while the owner walked around the house.

  • @jessicafb5398
    @jessicafb53989 ай бұрын

    His emotional support rat means he has the most nicest owners around 🥰

  • @comcastblows567
    @comcastblows5678 ай бұрын

    Omg, that rat was so adorable and his duo with the doggo. This is the cutest thing ever. Please protect these babies.

  • @aiden3627
    @aiden3627 Жыл бұрын

    That is the cutest thing ever! He even got his own tiny bandana 😂

  • @tokitobe2450
    @tokitobe2450 Жыл бұрын

    I'm so thrilled to see this! Rats are easily the MOST affectionate pets I've ever had and should be kept in pairs/multiples with other ratties. Their vet bills can be pricey (thousands of dollars) and often only specialists can spay or neuter them. So glad to see you treat rats with kindness too. You'd be shocked how many *rude* cat and dog owners are lovely to their own pets' species but absolutely callous and disgraceful toward fancy rats, which are in my view at least equal or better behaved than many mainstream pets. So lovely to see Solly & Benny's bond.

  • @Thatonedude227

    @Thatonedude227

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah rats are basically tiny dogs, tbh. I love them

  • @ArmednotTriggered

    @ArmednotTriggered

    Жыл бұрын

    Eh, people hate anything they can't understand. I'm a snake owner and the amount of "I would stomp your snake" comments or something to that degree are pretty normal. You get used to it, even if it is frustrating. I've gotten use to retorting that I don't want anyone at my house who is going to be rude to my animals anyway. It usually shuts them up..

  • @katbairwell

    @katbairwell

    Жыл бұрын

    I will never understand the whole "cat or dog person" mentality. I love all animals and would have everything from Isopods, a few snakes, a Tegu, all of the cats and dogs, rabbits, rats, horses and donkeys, pretty much any pet animal would be welcome in my family! Thank you for sharing your experience with keeping fancy rats (I have such a soft spot for the Dumbo types)!

  • @crowleysgirl3257

    @crowleysgirl3257

    Жыл бұрын

    I had a pair of sister rats as a kids. The only medical expense I remember was get Jadzia's teeth trimmed a couple of times. They had chew sticks and other stuff but for some reason her teeth kept getting overgrown and cutting into her sinuses. 😬

  • @katbairwell

    @katbairwell

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ArmednotTriggered So right, whilst I appreciate that anyone can be afraid of an animal, even one that to me seems utterly charming and harmless, but I will never excuse, or tolerate someone who would casually talk about killing animals the way we hear with snakes, tarantulas, and all of the "icky" animals. Your attitude is one I shall take up myself, "you don't have to like my animals, but this is *their* house not yours". What snake species do you have? I haven't kept a snake thus far, but would love to gat maybe a Hognose as a starter (though I suspect once I started.....Snake Discovery have the most gorgeous IMG Motley Boa and I would absolutely love, love to be able to add one, one day!)

  • @siiiiiuu7
    @siiiiiuu7 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, I wish all groomers had this amount of empathy and patience for the animals they service. Seems like whenever our dogs go to groomers, they come back with extreme frantic anxiety, almost as if they've been manhandled (which I get the feeling they are, since these places are so busy and fast-paced). We've settled for grooming them ourselves for now and watching these are helpful for us amateurs 🥰

  • @pupperific
    @pupperific7 ай бұрын

    What a beautiful video in every way. Thanks for sharing that.

  • @mulqueen2023
    @mulqueen2023 Жыл бұрын

    My older sister had three rats. I loved it when they wrapped their tails around my fingers, like rings. Their little licks and nuzzles resemble that of a puppy. Definitely much cleaner then the dog we have now, they'd bathe themselves constantly, while our dog just rubs himself against the wall and couches 😂

  • @Teenage_Mutant_Ginga_Ninja

    @Teenage_Mutant_Ginga_Ninja

    Жыл бұрын

    There's a reason rats are referred to as pocket puppies! I'd love to have them if not for their really short lifespans.

  • @mulqueen2023

    @mulqueen2023

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Teenage_Mutant_Ginga_Ninja That's their nickname? That's so sweet 🥰. And fully agreed, I'd get myself an entire brood of them, but I'd constantly be plagued by the thought that they're gonna die soon. And I would miss living in the moment and be constantly fearing the future

  • @Inlinetodie

    @Inlinetodie

    Жыл бұрын

    ...most people don't know this, we evolved from a creature, that looked very similar to rats...100s of millions of years ago.. Look at the rats hands and feet and clues, did you know Rats can make more independent noises than any other animal and are the cleanest animal in the world

  • @marialouise3450

    @marialouise3450

    Жыл бұрын

    bro what do you mean clean? Ours peed all over themselves and always, without fail, sat their butts as close to the cage as possible to pee outside the cage

  • @mulqueen2023

    @mulqueen2023

    Жыл бұрын

    @@marialouise3450 uh that doesn't sound normal, or even okay. They're might have been some issues regarding territory and feelings a constant need to mark everything. The cage could have been too small or cramped, or they simply lacked proper training. I'm not calling you a bad owner, just to analyse the rats and yourself before coming to any definitive conclusion. Most owners blame the pets before themselves, which tends to be the main root of the issue.

  • @kodyeldridge5847
    @kodyeldridge5847 Жыл бұрын

    That's it, I've done it, I've officially seen the cutest thing I will ever see.

  • @GB-yv5qk
    @GB-yv5qk8 ай бұрын

    This was so heartwarming ❤❤

  • @d.h.dd.h.d.5230
    @d.h.dd.h.d.523011 ай бұрын

    I hope these people generously $$appreciate that you're unique in that you take on not only the largest & most challenging pet pals, you handle it with such grace & mk it look easy. It's not easy.

  • @woolymitten7812
    @woolymitten7812 Жыл бұрын

    What an absolutely adorable combo!! Benny needs a cute little “Support Rat” harness so he can go everywhere with Sully. And maybe a little jacket for Sully to wear, with a pocket for his buddy to sit in. So he can go EASILY go everywhere he goes. ((And are those pugs on your pants?))

  • @kokuhakuqiun4215

    @kokuhakuqiun4215

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s be a great idea! Getting the rat a “Support Rat” harness would be great, and maybe a jacket for Sully to wear with a pocket for the rat. That would be so great! Then just tell people “the support rat is for my nervous dog”. It’s nice to see a Rat and a Dog just snuggling together.

  • @whalesharks

    @whalesharks

    Жыл бұрын

    unfortunately rodents on harnesses (easily crushes ribs) or balls (feet get caught and mangled, also acts as sensory deprivation) are super dangerous, i wonder if theres another way for him to go on walks?

  • @bluewardog

    @bluewardog

    Жыл бұрын

    Maybe not with a aussie, there is a good reason there nicknamed wigglebutts. Benny mipe get flung somewhere by mistake if no secured.

  • @ERuth0420

    @ERuth0420

    Жыл бұрын

    @@whalesharks I mean they have little strollers for cats and small dogs, and they have clear domed backpacks for cats...

  • @melindavansandt5168
    @melindavansandt5168 Жыл бұрын

    Omg...my Aussie totally needs an emotional support animal of some kind..lol His name is Java and he's a red Merle. He is 200% the most anxious and neurotic dog I've ever met! He likes to watch ur vids with me!

  • @Saturnthroughstars

    @Saturnthroughstars

    Жыл бұрын

    You can't even fathom how much I relate to your dog 😅

  • @fluffyphoenix8082

    @fluffyphoenix8082

    Жыл бұрын

    my dog has pretty severe anxiety, as well as a disability. he's a handful and we love him so much. maybe I should get him an emotional support animal! lol

  • @perrytheplatyhoe3501

    @perrytheplatyhoe3501

    Жыл бұрын

    Weird that it almost seems like Aussies are more prone to anxiety or something lol Our dog is an Aussie mix and she has pretty bad anxiety that she has to take meds for

  • @chie261

    @chie261

    Жыл бұрын

    I did in fact get my Aussie his own emotional dog. It really helped a lot!

  • @TeenDream888

    @TeenDream888

    Жыл бұрын

    @@perrytheplatyhoe3501 the merle coats tend to have the most neurological issues, but I will say intelligent breeds need more stimulation and firmness or just like people will develop anxiety. weird to think that some dogs can think 'what if', but Aussies are definitely one of them.

  • @MenTB
    @MenTB Жыл бұрын

    Thanks to you, I ordered a Happy Hoodie for my anxious cat Wolfie for her vet appointment today. It really really helped both her and the vet have a good experience. The vet was really impressed and wants to order some for her practice to use for other pets while they are there :)

  • @I_Shih_Tzu_Not
    @I_Shih_Tzu_Not8 ай бұрын

    OMG! This is great! I appreciate the little rat Bandanna it’s adorable as well. ❤

  • @sethamederat5841
    @sethamederat5841 Жыл бұрын

    I will die for benny Also, just have to say, as a person that worked at rodent rescue And fostered dozens of rats for years - even tho rats are wonderful with kids - please don't buy a rat as a pet for a child below 10. Domestic rats are very fragile and kids can not know their strength. 80% of all discarded rats at my rescue that had permanently disabling injuries were victims of cruel or just not carefull children

  • @macabrecitrus2127

    @macabrecitrus2127

    Жыл бұрын

    True. Most pets really aren't a good fit for small children. Maybe some dog breeds ? That's all

  • @testerwulf3357

    @testerwulf3357

    Жыл бұрын

    I wouldn’t let ANY pet be around a child under 10 unsupervised for the pets safety..many are monsters or just don’t understand why they need to be gentle

  • @rizahawkeyepierce1380

    @rizahawkeyepierce1380

    Жыл бұрын

    @@testerwulf3357 Depends a lot on the kid. Some kids would be responsible enough at 7 or 8, while others are casually cruel to animals into their teens.

  • @eldritchtourist

    @eldritchtourist

    Жыл бұрын

    Really do not agree with this. I'm someone who grew up constantly around animals and who was a very sensitive, over-gentle, empathetic child. It's not children, it's personality, plus parenting. I knew about death, knew how easy it was to hurt things, knew exactly what the consequences would be if I was careless from a very young age. A lot of people want to keep their kids innocent from those consequences or don't focus much on delicacy, and that's the problem here, along with low general exposure to animals that aren't treated like toys and decoration. It should be on a case by case basis. Rats taught me so much about death (from their short but meaningful lifespans) and intimacy with their sweetness and intelligence and I doubt I would've had such a rich childhood without them-- I love and was around all sorts of animals, but none left such a huge impact on me or relieved as much loneliness as rats. In general, I'd say pets should not be seen as a coming of age right, but a highly specific living entity that should match your child's needs as much as possible, not just be thrown at them because that's what you do, get a puppy or hamster or kitten, just Because It's Normal or out of envy for peers that have them. Mind you, even bigger animals get abused and abandoned and if they don't come out of it with injuries they'll come out of it with trauma that they have to live longer with in comparison to the rats.

  • @sethamederat5841

    @sethamederat5841

    Жыл бұрын

    @@eldritchtourist my guy i think ure missing the point "kids' being cruel and uncareful and easily damaging their brittle little pets", "i turned out fine" and "its not their fault they were raised like this" ane statements that do coexist no matter how long u write ur ted talk on how benefitial it was to u it doesnt negate that *hundreds of little pets are njured or disabled by a child owner" and most of them end up in rescues

  • @MichelleJanetis
    @MichelleJanetis9 ай бұрын

    You're the best. Love that you love all animals, as I do!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @stephanienelson5845
    @stephanienelson5845 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for adding the pet rat facts too. I just sorry appreciate you and your videos, this is the best thing I've seen this week 🥰

  • @lavendermagic84
    @lavendermagic84 Жыл бұрын

    This is the first time I've ever seen a rat being bathed, and that little red bandana looks so adorable on Benny!!

  • @Bogdan221192

    @Bogdan221192

    Жыл бұрын

    thats because you should not bathe rats, unless they somehow messed up in something completly gross. they pretty much take care of their hides themselves

  • @jamesmflynn

    @jamesmflynn

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Bogdan221192 You can bathe anything that gets dirty.

  • @Bogdan221192

    @Bogdan221192

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jamesmflynn the thing is that rats's primary sense is smell, so when you bathe them, you erase their smell and they will try to bring it back as soon as possible, laying in their pee for example, so you dont want to wash your rat, because rat doesn't want to be washed

  • @lavendermagic84

    @lavendermagic84

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Bogdan221192 Thanks for the information! I'm definitely not an expert in keeping pet rats, but I did read that bathing it every once in a while (and not constantly) is okay, although I get what you're saying about their smell and their need to bring back their scent. They don't really need to be bathed unless extremely dirty, kinda like rabbits.

  • @trinenielsen4288
    @trinenielsen4288 Жыл бұрын

    You have no idea how much positive and varm energy you are sending around the whole world with your amazing videos.. Me, a random girl in Denmark is smiling with a warm fuzzy feeling inside now.. Thank you beautiful soul...

  • @Hoffenditty2081

    @Hoffenditty2081

    Жыл бұрын

    I was having such a bad day today. I absolutely love her posts. She's wonderful.

  • @Geveret.develia

    @Geveret.develia

    Жыл бұрын

    Same I’m from and really like her

  • @Geveret.develia

    @Geveret.develia

    Жыл бұрын

    Israel *

  • @screamingmimi90

    @screamingmimi90

    Жыл бұрын

    She is a treasure, that’s for sure. I like the comment section, too. 🥰 Warm fuzzies all around the world.❤️❤️❤️

  • @calhoun4938
    @calhoun49388 ай бұрын

    Sully is such a sweet, brave little scaredy-dog. I love that expression of utter resignation he gets when he's wearing the happy hoodie. And Benny! What a little dude!

  • @zumeraaa
    @zumeraaa7 ай бұрын

    adorable pair!

  • @RachelG1979
    @RachelG1979 Жыл бұрын

    Being brave taking Benny outside! I was terrified a bird was gonna swoop in for him.

  • @StAmander

    @StAmander

    Жыл бұрын

    Not with an Aussie around…. I have two aussies, one rescued a gopher from one of my cats, and nope I never trained my aussies to be good around rodents just cats, small dogs and some humans.

  • @carriehunt9741
    @carriehunt9741 Жыл бұрын

    I love that Benny got his own bandana! 😀😀😀

  • @jennykochtimmer8270
    @jennykochtimmer8270 Жыл бұрын

    you are such a lovely and adoreable human being!❤

  • @pranovsaluja8067
    @pranovsaluja80679 ай бұрын

    A pupper for the pupper, absolutely precious

  • @commandblockguru1381
    @commandblockguru1381 Жыл бұрын

    As a rat owner, I feel like I should remind anyone who happens to see this comment that rats should NOT be bathed unless they have trouble doing so on their own (ex: old age and/or disability) and you should get at least 2 or 3 of them because they can get extremely lonely. I love this video since it sheds light on how rats are amazing pets, but I felt the need to mention this.

  • @Chealder

    @Chealder

    Жыл бұрын

    It seemed the rat did not enjoy his bath, poor little dude. As a fellow rat owner, thanks for mentioning this.

  • @catalinagomez9796

    @catalinagomez9796

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Chealder even if they don't like it sometimes it must be done 🥲 my boy would smell like rotten trash and piss so i used to clean him up with baby towels rather than water to make him less stressed but oh my god the smell was so awful and he LIKED it so much

  • @Chealder

    @Chealder

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@catalinagomez9796 There can indeed be some exceptions. In your case, I'd probably do it too. I also had to clean one of my rats because at one point she had mucus coming out of either her uterus or urinary tract and she couldn't clean herself, though she always hated handling. I put her to sleep soon afterwards since she also had problems using her hindlegs and had lost a lot of weight. But in general, healthy rats shouldn't be bathed.

  • @sapphireritchie1144

    @sapphireritchie1144

    Жыл бұрын

    thanks for mentioning this! i'm a rat owner myself and i felt kinda bad for him while watching lol

  • @loveantt4198

    @loveantt4198

    Жыл бұрын

    i once got 2 rats from a feeder store as pets and they were covered in fleas, had to give those 2 girlies a little bath. poor things

  • @tylociraptor8131
    @tylociraptor8131 Жыл бұрын

    Rats are such intellegent and emotionally aware pets. It doesn't surprise me at all that he helps his dog with anxiety!

  • @cockapoolover3025
    @cockapoolover3025 Жыл бұрын

    Literally the MOST adorable pair ive ever seen!! 🥰🥰

  • @baiservole2298
    @baiservole2298 Жыл бұрын

    I love them so much…❤ made my heart happy

  • @Voltaic_Fire
    @Voltaic_Fire Жыл бұрын

    Oh man, Sully is going to be heartbroken when his little friend passes away, I hope his owners get a few more rats before that happens.

  • @atlkidz1

    @atlkidz1

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s why you make sure you have a new pet rat already established

  • @paulobiwankenobi
    @paulobiwankenobi Жыл бұрын

    This broke my heart 😢 I’m a rattie lover, my two rats passed this year and I cannot explain how much I miss them. One of them look a lot like the one on the video. If you’re thinking about getting rats, make sure you know where you adquiere them. We never could know mine were ill since they were babies and they make it to live 2 years but always on meds and going to vet every two weeks for 6 months… So yeah, I freaking love them, but my heart is still broken. Taco & Queso were the best 🐀🐁🤍

  • @minetruly

    @minetruly

    Жыл бұрын

    I feel so sad for you. Please get proper grief counseling. Don't let anyone tell you your grief isn't valid enough to be worth a grief counselor "because they were just rats." It can be every bit as real as grief over the death of a human, and if you're still having trouble processing after a few months, it's time to get guidance on healing from their loss. 💔

  • @randomvielleuse527

    @randomvielleuse527

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm so sorry your sweet rats died so young. Losing a pet is devastating. I had to do multiple sessions with a talented therapist before I was ok enough to go on after a cat I adored was rehomed. She wasn't mine, but I loved her with all my heart. She went to an awesome home but... It damaged my heart and I'll never be the same. I highly recommend a sympathetic counselor who understands the grief of losing a pet. xo

  • @emogeane

    @emogeane

    Жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @marindarademeyer3399

    @marindarademeyer3399

    Жыл бұрын

    I also had 2 rat brothers .casamigo was put down on 6 ag 2022 due to microplasma. He was 18 months old. His brother dies yesterday 2 march 2023 of a heart attack and he also had a tumor. He was 2 years old. His birthday was 19 february 2023.i cry my eyes out. It take months to overcome that loss. Marinda rademeyer from south africa

  • @paulobiwankenobi

    @paulobiwankenobi

    Жыл бұрын

    @@marindarademeyer3399 I send u a huge hug Marinda 🤍

  • @cherieesclavon4780
    @cherieesclavon47808 ай бұрын

    Your voice IS SOOOOO CALMING. You have amazing narrating skills!! Oh, wait! You're good at grooming, too!! 😂😅😂 . Not to mention the best sense of humor! Thanks for all these wonderful videos. I learn so much!! I've never heard of half the breeds you groom. You're awesome.

  • @turnerification123
    @turnerification1239 ай бұрын

    How cute is that!!! Omg melts your heart

  • @drew7442
    @drew7442 Жыл бұрын

    I was REALLY hoping that Benny would somehow be wearing a tiny Happy Hoodie at some point, but the little bandana makes up for it 😇. This is maybe my favorite episode so far!

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