January 21, 2012 - You learn something new every day.

_National Hugging Day, Fancy Rat & Mouse Day

_Did you know there was an American Fancy Rat & Mouse Association? Neither did I!! From what I've gathered, being a member makes you either a Mouse Fancier or Rat Person. Not only do they have embroidered polos for purchase, they offer Rat Hammocks in every color imaginable.  I admire the people that can truly love rats. That takes some guts.

_Actually, you know what, I take it back! I take it back! Rats ARE cute!!
Jessica Florence has taken some damn adorable pictures of some rats. OMG, seriously.

_Purple rat sweater!
Oh, jeez.

_They're hugging. And they're rats.
AND their tails make a heart shape. . .
*sigh*

_And also, holy crap, cute mice!

_I just. Can't. Get enough! This is ridiculous.

_<3
He's so hungry!

_I'm literally tearing up. My eyes are watering due to the cuteness. I take back the prior joking. These little dudes are seriously fancy and adorable.

_And here I was, thinking today would be all about hugging. "No one is going to possibly want to hear about fancy rats or mice, WTH?" I hope you were able to hug to your heart's content, but I ALSO hope you were able to see another side of rats and mice. . .  fancy or otherwise. My mind is surely blown.

_Happy hugging!
XO