I can't say I'm getting better at wild rat photography. Still grainy and mostly ratbutts. But those are cute little rat butts.
Earlier I had been debating whether or not I should catch and rehome the trash rats. Over the past few days, however, the temperature has dropped considerably. I've read cautions about rehoming wild rats in low temperatures-- not just out of compassion, but for the fact that rats dig burrows, but will be unable to if the ground is frozen. Since I have no desire (ok, some desire) to keep a cageful of wild rats in my apartment while I wait for the weather to break, I'm going to abandon the plan for the time being. However, Cincinnati has quirky weather, so we could have another warm patch before long. You never know. Either way, I still need to get some humane traps. And if the rehoming is indeed to be successful, my neighbors need to learn how to actually put their trash in the trash can with a lid on. It's a simple concept, but some people just don't get it.
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posted by Sophielynette @ 8:53 AM