Original Article: https://blog.theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/rat-almond-treat-nap/

We all know the saying “let sleeping dogs lie,” but what about rats?

Well, fortunately, we have the answer now thanks to an adorable video.

Posted to the YouTube channel Shadow The Rat, the video is just one of many from animal lover Esther, who runs the channel that teaches care for small creatures and pets as well as cute moments in their lives.

In the clip, Esther shows her rescue rat, Bean, asleep in a tissue box.

Nothing seems to wake her, not even direct pokes and noise! But, the moment that a delicious almond treat is mentioned nearby, Bean immediately perks up — just enough to eat the snack from her comfy bed. Truly, an icon.

So, there you have it — let sleeping dogs lie, and let sleeping rats snack. Just one of the many valuable pieces of advice that Esther has picked up in her years of work with the little creatures.

“I started training rats back when I was in high school at 16, and since then I’ve discovered a love for it,” writes Esther on her site. “I now seek to help others learn to engage with their small pets in a way that’s fun and beneficial for both parties.”

Watch the clip below, and follow Esther on Instagram here!

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Source: The Animal Rescue Site Blog