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Marty The Rat Will Change How You Feel About Pet Rats

You'll definitely want a rat after this.

Meet Martin "Marty" Mouse, the lovable dumbo rat.

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

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

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

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

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

His hiding places are absolutely superb...

...until he eats them.

Marty is a well-read rat...

...he's also very responsible...

...and he's the cutest snacker in the entire world.

JUST LOOK AT HIM EATING THIS TINY DONUT.

AND THIS SPRINKLE CUPCAKE.

Drinking a milkshake has never looked so cute.

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

SO TINY. SO CUTE.

He's a sweet little rat who loves to give kisses...

...and snuggle up with his human.

Marty gets fan mail from humans all over...

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

Look at those little whiskers!

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

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