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[nola_beast]

My class is back from spring break (yes, already...it was strangely early this year) and got to meet their new pets, as promised. I decided on rats for their intelligence, cleanliness, and low cost, since the budget for classroom mammals is sadly low ($0). Also, did you know guinea pigs cheep? A lot? Some of the kids have short enough attention spans as it is.

They're both female, since I didn't feel up to having discussions about male rat anatomy (read: they are extremely endowed). The kids voted to name them Beezus and Ramona.

I'm still terrified this is going to end in a lot of tears.

Comments

[nola_cyclops]

I knew rats were intelligent and clean but I did not know that they were... adorable.

[nola_beast]

They're absurdly cute, right? They're bonded sisters and cuddle like that a lot.

[nola_cyclops]

They look like just such good listeners for those kids who need that.

[nola_beast]

As long as you have sunflower seeds to share, they're interested in what you have to say.

[nola_cyclops]

I also enjoy sunflower seeds. I have a little too much in common with rats.

[nola_beast]

Do you also like to run in wheels?

[nola_cyclops]

I do enjoy a treadmill...

[nola_quicksilver]

There's also the tail.

[nola_cyclops]

Zach, my boyfriend Oliver. Oliver, Zach.

[nola_beast]

He seems wonderful?

[nola_quicksilver]

And you're the one who chesses my boyfriend. Thank you, because now I don't have to learn.

[nola_beast]

Oh, well, you're welcome!

[nola_cyclops]

He's the other kind of rat! But also wonderful.

[nola_quicksilver]

Despite all my rage, blah blah blah.

[nola_cyclops]

Blah blah blah indeed. Hello, it's nice to see you here.

[nola_quicksilver]

Your friend seems nice. <3

[nola_cyclops]

He is! I'll say more somewhere that isn't here.

[nola_quicksilver]

What, is he hot?

[nola_cyclops]

I honestly have no idea! I just don't want people rolling their eyes at yours and my love in public view.

[nola_beast]

Good! I'm happy for you.

[nola_cyclops]

But back to these rats. Are they easy to care for?

[nola_beast]

You only have to clean their cage once a week, and since they're social animals, having a pair takes care of mental mental stimulation. The down side is they don't tend to last long.

[nola_cyclops]

That's ominous. Because of short lifespans or small people?

[nola_beast]

Lifespans. They're prone to certain diseases, I'm afraid.

[nola_cyclops]

But now I've put cute faces and names to this problem.