November 12th is Fancy Rat & Mouse Day #FancyRatMouseDay/ I’ve never been one to care for Rats or Mice but I know people who have had them for pets. The closest I’ve ever had was Hamsters my dad got us as pets when we were children. Even though I asked for a Gunnie Pig. How about you. Did you ever have a Fancy Rat or Mouse?
Fancy Rat & Mouse Day is celebrated on November 12th every year. You may wonder why people celebrate these dirty and disease-carrying creatures that likely scare about half of the world’s population. These aren’t those disease-carrying Rodents; fancy Rats and Mice are adorable and very smart Rodents that anyone would love to have in their home.
The fancy Rat and Mouse are the domesticated brown Rat and house Mouse, respectively. They are intelligent, affectionate, and ideal Pets, particularly for children; these Animals don’t require as much attention and care as Dogs, Cats, or Rabbits.
Many people dislike Rats and Mice because they mostly destroy property and cause diseases. However, lab Rats and Mice are exceptions. Did you know not all Rats and Mice are not the same; thus, we should treat the fancy Rat and Mouse differently. These Animals are intelligent and adorable; moreover, they are clean.
Rat fancy as a formal, organized hobby began on October 24th, 1901, when a woman named Mary Douglas requested permission to bring her Pet Rats to an exhibition of the National Mouse Club at the Aylesbury Town Show in England.
The American Fancy Rat and Mouse Association (A.F.R.M.A.) promotes these Animals as good pets for everyone. A.F.R.M.A. is a non-profit International club founded in 1983. It aims to promote and encourage the breeding and exhibition of fancy Rats and Mice. To achieve this, the organization educates the public on the positive qualities of fancy Rats and Mice as companion animals and provides information on their proper care.
Competitive shows, similar to Dog, Cat, and Rabbit Shows, are held four times a year in Southern California. The animals undergo training in certain things; thus, judges evaluate them based on official standards for each type of Mouse or Rat.
A.F.R.M.A. does not only organize a friendly competition with the animals but also has Pet Shows and Information Booths. These shows are for pets only, with fun classes for the animals regardless of their physical qualities. Fancy Rat & Mouse Day is a day where you should shed off your stigma for Rats and Mice and get to appreciate the fancy Rat and Mouse for their intelligence and adorability.
American Fancy Rat & Mouse Day Activities
- Celebrate American Fancy Rat & Mouse Day by donating to the cause and donations aid the continual good care of these Animals.
- American Fancy Rat & Mouse Day is a great opportunity to sit at home with Popcorn and Soda and just enjoy the entertainment provided by competing Rats and Mice as they win medals and trophies. You can become better acquainted with these beautiful creatures and get more comfortable around them.
- Exhibit your fancy Rat Pet at a display event organized by American Fancy Rat and Mouse Association and show people just how adorable your favorite Pet is. It’s a wonderful experience to have if you love fancy Rats and small really cute animals.
Facts About Rats & Mice
- The anatomy of a Rat & Mice’s stomach makes it practically impossible for them to throw up hence the reason they are picky with their food.
- Did you know The Courtyard of the Institute of Cytology and Genetics in Novosibirsk in Russia houses a bronze Mouse measuring about six feet.
- Rats sense of smell is only second to Elephants and a long way ahead of humans.
- Here is a fun fact for you. Mice have specific areas for sleeping, storing food, and going to the toilet in their burrows.
- The beloved Mickey Mouse was the world’s first animated Mouse and gave a good rep to Mice all over the world.
Why People Love American Fancy Rat & Mouse Day
People love Animals and are excited that Rats and Mice are given a day when they are celebrated. There is display shows and competitions that make us even prouder of our beautiful furry friends and allow us to showcase what amazing creatures they are.
American Fancy Rat & Mouse Day encourages donation and with these donations, the Animals can be better taken care of and bred.
With the stigma against Rats and Mice in general, American Fancy Rat & Mouse Day helps to educate people. This way, more people can have fancy Rats and Mice as pets in their homes.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
