Rodent

rats are bad. mice are worse. Dirty. Spreading sickness. This is a lie. A comfortable one, perhaps. But the truth is simpler. And it is better.

The Old Story, and the Real One

The fear came from the old days. From sickness and crowded places. A wild rat in a dark alley is one thing. That is where the bad name began. But a rat in your home, cared for and clean, is another entirely. a wolf in the wild, a dog by your fire. They are different. Understand this difference.

What Is True About Them

Look closely. See what they are.

Smart Minds

They have good minds. They learn. They know your voice. Their name. They can learn to do small things. They are quick. Quicker than many think.

Warm Hearts

They want closeness. The rats will climb on you. Sit on your shoulder. They make a soft sound, a purr, when they are happy. They know you. Mice, too. Small and sometimes shy. But they will learn your hand. They will trust it. This is a good thing.

Clean Bodies

They clean themselves. All the time. Like a cat. There is no bad smell if their home is kept clean. The dirt is not in them. It is in the places they are forced to live. Outcasts. This is a fact to remember.

Sweet to See

Their small paws. Their quick, searching noses. Their dark, shiny eyes. They stand up, looking. They hold small bits of food in their tiny hands. They are sweet. A simple sweetness. Good to watch.

Think Again

So, when the old talk of fear comes, interrupt it. Tell the truth. Tell of the good in these small creatures. They are cute. They are sweet. They are good, small animals.

Rodents

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