7 Ridiculously Cute Photos of Ferrets

Some people believe rats make good pets. That may be true, but I have trouble seeing past the "rat" part to even consider the "cute" part. Simply put, I associate rats with subway tunnels and disease, and don't view them as fuzzy, cute little animals I'd ever willingly invite or bring into my home! Although some people may think ferrets and rats are similar, they're actually totally different! Ferrets can be fluffy and cuddly, and they don't have long, skinny tails like rats. Plus, you never hear about ferrets carrying the plague, wiping out thousands of people! That alone puts them above rats in my book. Not to mention, they're adorable. Click through for 7 ridiculously cute photos of ferrets! - By Amy Fleck

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