"Little Escape Artist"

Melinda Stewart Page

"Little Escape Artist"

Belle is my little Dumbo Rat escape artist, she can get out of anything! She was just a little baby here. In fact she was no bigger than a mouse in this photo.The first time this happened I was frantic. As soon as I spotted her I remained very calm so as not to scare her and have her hide in some spot that I could not reach her. I called her name very softly, and as soon as she saw me she came running fast as her little rattie feet would carry her. That is when I learned that she tries to escape not to get loose but to come to me. She is such a great little companion, I must admit I really do love this little rat girl.

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"Little Escape Artist" by Melinda Stewart Page
"Little Escape Artist" by Melinda Stewart Page
  • laurav

    laurav

    Great capture!

  • Diane  Swarts

    Diane Swarts

    Very cute! Great capture.

  • Olga

    Olga

    She has the sweetest face on earth! A must love!

  • dmarie

    dmarie

    So precious…animals are so special and how sweet that she comes running to you when you call her :-)

  • C J Hummel -  Foxfire Gallery

    C J Hummel - ...

    What an adorable little thing and I love your little story. it reminds of a little hamster I used to have, his name was BooBoo and he came running to wherever I was. When I was in bed I used to call him and suddenly he came running, scrambling up the side of the bed and snuggled under my chin. When he died I was heartbroken,.

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    How delightful, that little face will capture any heart. Beautiful photograph !!

  • AnnDixon

    AnnDixon

    Its so adorable and very precious, I adore Rats, they make wonderful pets,

  • dmarie

    dmarie

    I just have to comment again…I can’t get over how adorable this is and the little story of why she escapes!!! Too precious!!! :-)

  • TickerGirl

    TickerGirl

    What a cutie :)

  • Aquarelle

    Aquarelle

    Oh wow this is adbsolutely stunning as a capture.You have an incredible way with animals capturing them in unique ans interesting shots with such amazing clarity of detail in each.

    I adore this one!

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1

    What a lovely capture of a sweet wee thing..

  • MustLoveRats

    MustLoveRats

    what a fantastic little girl…I have two ratties myself, they are wonderful pets =)

  • Morag Bates

    Morag Bates

    Oh, how I love this photo. You have made my day, Belle is a cute as a button, and I love her little face, and fingers.

    Thank you so much for sharing this. It will be an all time favourite !

  • Nanagahma

    Nanagahma

    Who would have thought that a rat would be so much company? Another great story! Very cute photo too.

  • raernst

    raernst

    You know you have been adopted into their family when they think of you as their favorite toy and the safest place to be!

  • justlinda

    justlinda

    Great capture and story…........

  • Judit-Anita

    Judit-Anita

    This kind of work pleases me very much.

  • Fern Design

    Fern Design

    hehe this is so perfect for this challenge hehe so cute and funny!

  • Paola Svensson

    Paola Svensson

    Adorable capture!

  • Fern Design
  • ellcot

    ellcot

    Perfect capture! So funny!!!

  • Raquel Perryman
  • SusanAdey

    SusanAdey

    Cute shot. Well done

  • TriciaDanby

    TriciaDanby

    What a sweet dumbo husky girl :)
    So cute!

  • Mark Elshout

    Mark Elshout

    This is very cute Melinda. Lovely capture. Any tricks to getting a rat to do chin-ups for you??

  • Berns

    Berns

    Beautiful, very cute, congrats on your win in the challenge :)

  • Leanne Allen

    Leanne Allen

    Beautiful shot!

  • Margaret Stockdale

    Margaret Stock...

    Congratulations on winning the Challenge!! Most deserved with this wonderful shot!

  • Sandy Stewart

    Sandy Stewart

    Oh my,......she is so adorable and I love her name! Lovely capture and story about your dear Belle! : )

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    What a pretty rat, Very beautiful image!!

  • angelandspot

    angelandspot

    Cute!

  • SexyEyes69

    SexyEyes69

    beautiful image! x

  • mnkreations

    mnkreations

    She’s too cute!

  • icesrun

    icesrun

    Such a special littleone, so cute with those ears!!

  • Nicole DeFord

    Nicole DeFord

    Awwwwwww….the little stinker! :D She’s sooooo adorable!

  • RollZLX

    RollZLX

    She’s so cute! Great shot!

  • Heather Haderly

    Heather Haderly

    This little angel is adorable, great capture! That being said, I am phobic about rats and mice so if she had ran at top speed to me I probably would have climbed the furniture and probably wet my pants. I can handle somewhat if I know there tame and they make no sudden moves. Hearing about such love and devotion from the little sweetie does help me tell myself they ARE o.k., just breath, breath! Priceless capture of her Melinda!

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