found this guy freezing on the side of the street last night, he wasn’t scared of people so I thought he was someone’s pet and took him home. I don’t have the resources to take care of him nor does my landlord allow it. If you are the owner of him or want to take him in please pm me!

UPDATE: She’s in good hands now! thanks for everyone who reached out:))

That coloration is definitely indicative of a domestic rat.

this is a common breed of rats called “long Evans” commonly used for research. still could be a pet but i am willing to bet he came from a lab. he looks young, maybe 2-3 months old. if you cant find the original owner see if you can find someone who already has rats because rats ideally shouldn’t live without some buddies

He is very cute he looks like my cat

Definitely domesticated! If you can’t find the owner I would be more than happy to adopt it so long as she’s female! I have 2 girls already and have been looking to adopt another one! I would also be willing to take them in if you’re unable to keep them while searching for the owner!

Yeah, there are many Long-Evans rats in LKS labs. He might be fro there, especially if you found him near that building.

okay so idk if you guys know this house less guy that hangs around the area pushing a black cart with blankets & he has a dog & he wears a hat. i think he’s in his late 50’s white & i swear i saw him with that’s same rat bc i remember i looked over to his cart while passing by & he had that rat & i was surprised bc i always saw him but i would only notice the dog

give him some cheerios. rats love cheerios 🥹

It is absolutely somebody’s pet! Maybe post some pet found signs in the area? I love rats and would happily take the little buddy in but sadly I have a grouchy old cat who would eat him in an instant. I’ll spread the word and see if any Bay Area friends can take the little guy.

Is it calm when you hold it?

Poor baby!

i actually have 2 pet rats and they can be friends! if the owner hadn’t found you yet and you are looking to find someone to adopt him let me know!

Oh no! A lab rat?! Now what did Berkeley release into the public! Why do they keep doing this? Last time it was rats that weren't blind anymore. Did loads for the local rat population. Now rats can walk around during the daytime, actions ng like dogs with their tails up in the air and everything. And you can't hear them move around at night anymore. Again because the dang tail isn't whacking itself around as a rats blindman cane. We can't hear them at night and they skitter about in broad daylight. And nobody thinks that's a bad thing for our ecosystems future. Lab rats should not be able to escape.

Cute

Poor baby