Readers' Comments
373 results
Mary G.
3 years ago
Anyone that woud go out and purchase a rat just because they saw a cute movie is just plain old dumb. While it is true that rats are intelligent and do make good pets the reason for choosing to get one as a companion animal certainly should not hinge on the fact that you liked a flick!
Jessica T.
4 years ago
I had a ton of friends growing up who had pet rats, and I actually would be privy to getting one myself, but not because of this movie. I do worry about the increase in a pet's popularity after movies are released, but then again maybe people were just not aware of the fact that rats can make great pets.
Wendie
4 years ago
Wow, I am pretty shocked that most parents are going for this. Despite the cute factor in the movie, you'd think they'd still have that "eww" factor that most people feel about rats.
My brother has always had pet rats and pet mice. They are fun little creatures but I'm sure this will be the next big pet that's just "let go" and expected to survive in the wild.
LycaFry
4 years ago
For all those who have been comparing rats to dogs - I have had both and there are many similarities between them. My rat was very affectionate, ran to greet me when I entered the room, learned and responded to his name, was house-trained, played fetch, and was a beloved and dearly missed pet. While I agree people should never purchase/adopt any animal on a whim, when properly cared for rats make fantastic pets.
Chelly
4 years ago
Well I suppose this is both good and bad.
Good because rats are not typically popular among animal owners.
Bad because if a rat is adopted or dare I say "purchased" during a trend-craze it is probable to assume that the rats may not be properly cared for. Especially since the targeted demographic for this movie is most likely younger children.
Dorothy H.
4 years ago
Cute movie. I fail to understand rats as a choice for pets though. Here in the states. many people go crazy if there is a rat in the house. :))
Lourie H.
4 years ago
I have had rats in the past. They are a cute and fun pet to have, however for people to get them because of the movie is wrong. People need to realize they should get an animal because they are committed and know what they are doing and truley want the pet - not because it is a fad.
Oldmaidcatwoman
4 years ago
Such a shame they cannot stop sales of animals that are featured in big box office movies for long enough for the 'trend' to pass.
Madenthe80s
5 years ago
Rats make wonderful pets because they are clean, intelligent, and even affectionate. I have also noticed they are less nippy than other small pets. I loved my ratties! I just hope people who buy pets because of a movie actually research they needs of the animal and make sure they can really take care of it for it's entire life.
Andi R.
5 years ago
I think movies that feature particular pariticular animals should volunteer to run Public Sevice Announcements after the movies as part of the trailers to remind people the animals they see on screen are either highly trained and/or animated. Or maybe peopls should just be expected to research pets thoroughly before they rush out and get one.
Gretchen B.
5 years ago
My brother had 2 rats as pets when he was in Middle School. He loved those critters- but I agree, they need care and no pet should be purchased just because it looked cute in the movies.
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