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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 3h

Pinto Bean has started her basketball training! Unfortunately she hurt her leg & so we took a few days off - but she is now healed & so we have started back up, and Pinto is happy to train again! I have a rat training book here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

So I caught this clip the other day of Fruit Loop and Coffee, and I'm curious to know what you guys think of it. Fruit Loop randomly decided to be obsessed with Coffee that day, and kept following her around the free-range area and just was being super annoying to her...

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Ok guys, what do you think is going on here? Why is Fruit Loop targeting what appears to be thin air with her ball? If you turn the sound on or watch to about 25 second you'll see why lol... . I have a rat training book here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... . amzn.to/484u2Mv

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Feta is such a sweet and snuggly girl, she is by far one of the most mellow and calm rats I've had by nature and its so sweet seeing how cuddly she's become! 🥺

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

My lil' drumstick rat Shrimp is learning to fight her fetch demons! During this 10 minute training session, she only tried to stash the ball TWICE - for a rat as stash-brained as she is that is amazing progress! . I have a rat training book here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Someone PLEASE tell Coffee that she is an OLD lady and can't just be taking risks & falling like this! I swear this girl has made it her lives mission to scare me half to death! (On a serious note this happened last week and Coffee has thankfully shown herself to be 100% ok!)

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Soups 1st basketball game went...interestingly lol. With her finding multiple extra balls, Creme Brulee popping in for a go, and Loopy running Soup over, its suffice to say things were chaotic! . I have a rat training book here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Happy 32 months to my sweet girls 🥺❤️ Crumb, Coffee, and Cracker are 3 of the sweetest rats I've ever met, and I am so lucky to have had them for so long!

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

More progress with Chicken Soup and basketball - yesterday we tried the actual hoop for the first time and she did really well with it! Great job Soupy! . I have a rat training book available here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Ok guys, today I have a very important question for you: Which Pumpkin Patch Rat is coming home with you? (disclaimer, no rats actually available lol).

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Chicken Soup has started to learn basketball! She may have run off with the ball a few times, but after a few reps she decided to play along with my strange request :P Great job Soupy! . I have a rat training book here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

This week’s paw paintings by my sweet rats Chickpea and Crumb - they and all the rats did an awesome job! . If you would like to commission your own rat paw painting, you can do so here: ratpaintings.etsy.com

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Creme Brûlée has now officially had her 1st vs ratsketball game...and for her opponent she picked a senior citizen 😅 At over 2.5 Coffee isn't exactly young, but she's always down for a game! 🤣 . I have a rat training book here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

So yesterday I tried to get the perfect photo of the odd-eyed sisters Cheerio (dwarf) and Fruit Loop (standard) together. Suffice to say it was harder than I thought it would be, mostly because I was trying to get them both looking at me (to show their matching peepers lol)...

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Coming full circle, Shrimp is now helping Snickerdoodle learn flyball fetch! IDK why Shrimp HAS to be so extra about fetch - she refuses to walk with the ball, she only wants to jump w/it lol . I have a rat training book here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy spooky month everyone! Please enjoy these photos of the late great Raisin rocking one of her best "haircuts" (or should I say "outfits" 😆)

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Pinto Bean and Feta working some flyball together! These 2 really enjoy their fetch tricks and are doing an amazing job! . I have a rat training book available here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Anyone else like to "zoom" their rats? Some of my rats really seem to like being "zoomed" (I give them a quick gentle pat on their sides and they zoom forwards, then turn and bounce back to me), and its Cheerios favorite way to play!

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Well well well, look at what Creme Brulee and Fruit Loop are working on! These girls are officially learning their basketball sides, which means...next training session we start on vs basketball! I have a rat training book here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Ahh look what just came in! I got this thermal mug of Snickerdoodles cookie namesake photo - and I'm so happy with how it came out! . If you would like a Snickerdoodle thermal mug, I will have them available on etsy here: www.etsy.com/listing/4576...

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Shrimp is working on learning flyball! This is hard for her because she REALLY wants to stash the ball lol - but she's working on bringing it back more consistently! . I have a rat training book here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Crumb is such a sweet girl, she's always up for a snuggle and loves her chill time! She's always bogey and bruising and just the happiest little ratty girl, I really adore her ❤️

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Snickerdoodle has officially graduated to ground fetch! This means that 6 of my 9 younger girls have figured out fetch, and the remaining 3 girls are not far behind them! . I have a rat training book available here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

This week’s paw paintings by my sweet rats Crumb and Feta - they and all the rats did an amazing job! . If you would like to commission your own rat paw painting, you can do so here: ratpaintings.etsy.com

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

A bit late, but this is my girls newest cage setup! I'm finally using the 3d printed items from 11eleven 3d printing, and I am so happy with them!

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Ahh Feta is such a sweet and snuggly girl, I adore her so much! And look at her tiny footsie - she was curling it up like rats do when they sleep, I guess she was too comfy to adjust her position and so just curled it in place 🥺

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Fruit Loop showing off her basketball progression! As you can see she is much more accurate now, and now knows how to go get the balls on her own. And Creme Brulee is...helping lol . I have a rat training book here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Fruit Loop is learning basketball! This is her 3rd session working on it, and she is starting to make great progress! . I have a rat training book available here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I have a sneaking suspicion that one of my rats may have been diving for peas again...if only I could put my finger on who that rat is! 😂

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Chicken Soup learning flyball! Here you can see the progression of Soup's flyball trick over the course of about 6 minutes - great job Soupy! . I have a rat training book available here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I was editing my event video for youtube and came across this clip of Feta - she and Cheese were both really into the crackers and snacks they gave out, and both girls even tried to run off with crackers several times!

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Pinto Bean is learning to play fetch! This took about a week to build up to, and in the next few sessions I expect she will really master it! . I have a rat training book available here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Anyone have a favorite ratty sleeping position? Mine has to either be potato form (when the rat tucks their head under themselves and looks like a potato), or circle form (seen here with Coffee - where the rat curves their body and tail around in a circle).

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Creme Brulee is learning flyball! She is currently working up to basketball, and I like to start rats with flyball first because I find they learn how to target w/items best when they move w/it. I have a rat training book here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

This week’s paw paintings by my amazing rats Chickpea and Feta - they and all the rats did an incredible job! . If you would like to commission your own rat paw painting, you can do so here: ratpaintings.etsy.com

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Anyone else's rats OBSESSED with being in their shirts? Chickpea is such a shirt rat, she loves to nap in there and just chill out. I love how grumpy she looked when I puller her out briefly, she was NOT amused! Also ft Fruit Loops drama and Pinto and Crumb being little cuddle party crashers 😆

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Fruit Loop has mastered ratty flyball! One step closer to our basketball (or should I say ratsketball :P) goal - great job Fruit Loop! . I have a rat training book available here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

My sweet girl Fruit Loop ❤ This girl is such a fun rat, she is crazy hyper and playful and LOVEs to hand wrestle! But she is also super cuddly and loving, and always down for some cheek rubs. She's the best of both world and I absolutely adore her!

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Contrary to popular belief, Pinto Bean does actually do things other than cuddles and naps lol. Currently one of her favorite tricks is weaves, and she's getting better at them every day! . I have a rat training book here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Milk giving major Chihuahua energy - she 100% thinks she's the largest rat in the group and is so confused at how the others don't just topple before her 😅 And no, Chickpea wasn't in heat here - Milk is just a little weirdo 🙃

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I'm finally getting around to training fetch with all the younger girls, and first up we have miss Creme Brulee! . I have a rat training book here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

This week’s paw paintings by my incredible rats Carrot and Cracker - they and all their buddies did a great job! . If you would like to commission your own rat paw painting, you can do so here: ratpaintings.etsy.com

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

(2nd photo showing the evidence - and one of the guilty parties who refuses to admit guilt!)

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The face of a hardened criminal - SOMEONE has been raiding the churro bin and dragging the tubes off to chew and eat behind the playcage, out of reach of the human and any standard rats. Hmm, I wonder WHO that someone is!? Couldn't be Cheerio here, no way! 😒

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Here was Bean learning a more "practical" trick, which is how to use a light switch! If only rats were a bit bigger, then this trick would be really useful :P . I have a rat training book available here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

One tells the truth, the other tells lies. Who is who? :P

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Here was Toast learning to combine weaves with basketball! This trick combo is one of my favorites and Toast also seemed to enjoy it quite a bit! . I have a rat training book available here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Every day I aspire to have the patience Crumb has - poor girl is constantly getting her snuggles interrupted by these crazy babies and she never gets upset, she is such a sweet mellow girl and is always just happy to be there 😇

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shadowtherat.bsky.social @shadowtherat.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Feta doing some scent work! Scent work is such a fun trick for rats, it really capitalized on their best sense (smell) and is a great way to add both mental and physical enrichment to their lives. . I have a rat training book here! www.etsy.com/listing/1605... amzn.to/484u2Mv

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