Lila

OK, so my college aged daughter and her roommates are giving in to their caregiver instincts and have become "moms" to baby rats. It's fall break, so they are home with us for the week.

Meet Lila. Her friends are Mabel and Button. (OMG). They are so sweet and very clean, with long whiskers and a shy demeanor. They move around like crazy, so a clean shot is not easy.

This is her glamour shot. :)

Thanks, as always, for stopping by.

[Carissa]

How adorable! I love rats :)

[Vera]

This is very adorable. How cute.

[Maggiemae]

Normally I detest rats but these cute ones are quite appealing! What is their future?

[Rosie Kerr]

@maggiemae I was not a fan, either. These babies were intended for snake food (ack!), so I am feeling better about this project. I think they are to be cuddled by college students for 3-ish years (their lifespan), then be done.

[Delwyn Forsythe]

Love this shot and good on you for having them in your house. Not me me I'm afraid

[gloria jones]

Neat shot, lighting, details

[*lynn]

I can't believe I'm faving a picture of a rat, but this is an excellent shot and kinda cute!

[Rosie Kerr]

@lynnz I feel the same way, actually, so, thank you!

[Dyan Stevens]

Fantastic shot! I've tried to photograph my daughter's hamster with no luck. Love the focus on that cute little nose.

[Graeme Stevens]

excellent shot, love those whiskers

[Taffy]

EEEEEK!!!!!!!!! Except it is fairly cute. But still...EEEEEEK!

[Karen Mitchell]

That is so beautiful. I am not a fan of rodents, but seriously, this is so cute.

[HelenM]

The colour and that nose matching the background ?hair and those whiskers! Skilfull shot

[Erin]

Aww how cute

[Lynda McG]

Such a nice shot - well composed and lovely colours! Fav

[Wylie]

best rat shot I've seen all year! very soft and furry, fav.

[Peter Dulis]

nice ...fav

[Tracy]

Adorable :)

[8yearson]

Luckily I can't see the tail, as this makes me think cute.. love the lighting on those whiskers. Fav.

[Debs Stott]

Gorgeous focus on the nose and whiskers!

[Joyce]

Lovely detailed shot Rosie Fav

[Rachel]

Fab shot though there is no way I could sleep with rats in my house...

[Rosie Kind]

OMG What a sweet little thing - Fav

[Mona]

Very cute. And a lovely picture.

[Margaret Brown]

Fab fav

[Michelle Renee]

Love the peach colors in this shot! Cute!

[Dawn]

Cool image

[Joan Robillard]

Cute

[Jane Pittenger]

She's a beauty and good plan on your daughter's part to give play to her mothering instincts in this way

[Danette Thompson]

Impressive shot.

[KWind]

Great shot!!

[Kathy]

Love this POV. It looks so soft!

[Jocasta]

Can't believe I'm having a rat - we live near a canal and I'm not keen on the ones we have but this little rat is absolutely gorgeous - love those whiskers. FAV

[Rosie Kerr]

@jgpittenger We all agree on this "diversion." :)

[Margo]

cute, but not in my house!!

[Ukandie!]

I never knew it was possible for a rat to be cute! But I agree with Taffy Eeeek

[Jerome]

wonderful shot

[dh (delena)]

Fantastic close-up! Fav

[Caroline]

Unbelievable shot (and I know they're fast too!)... Love this to pieces!!!

[Louise & Ken]

Precious beyond pieces!!! When my daughter had pet rats, friends took to calling me Rat Mama! Not sure I was all on board with that name, but I did love the rats!