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O hai! I was just on my way to run a few errands. I'm going to go to the bank, then the post office, and I'll probably swing by the Daily Squee Mart for a few groceries. Can I get you anything while I'm out? Some wood chips? Seeds? An empty toilet-paper roll to chew to bits? ...

The capybara is the largest living rodent in the world. If the idea of a giant guinea pig strikes you as adorable, then this post is custom-made for your heartstrings. One lucky capybara lover got the chance to make his way through a puddle of them, scratching them in their happy places until they all conk out, giddy and sleepily on their ways, first-class, to dreamland. More Funny Videos ...

Were this an actual picnic of ours, the arrival of a rat would be ruinous, a definite wrap on the day. Stop eating, grab your blanket, leave the peaches, and skedaddle. But as a moment frozen in time, a beautiful photograph as shared from our friends at Daily Squee, Mr. Rat is really quite charming. Adorable even. Maybe if we have an uninvited guest at our next picnic, we won't be so quick to judge. More Daily Squee ...

Question: What's the best kind of wubby? Answer: A wubby that hugs you back! Well, to be fair, a guinea pig's stubby little legs are perhaps a bit too short to allow what we consider a true hug, but this cutie from Daily Squee more than makes up for his shortcomings with this adorable combination smooch/nuzzle (smuzzle?). One doesn't normally think of felines and rodents as making the fastest of friends, but these animals are determined to buck trends. Share ...

Our friends at Daily Squee continue to unearth the most adorable animal pics you've ever seen. Here's one of our faves from last week. Animal lovers know that rats get a bad rap (stupid bubonic plague!). Everyone coos and clucks over hamsters and gerbils and others of the rat's rodent cousins, but just have a gander at this precious little guy enjoying an afternoon nap with his woobie and you'll be convinced he's even cuter. "What's he dreaming about?" they ask over at the Squee. Our best guess? A state fair after hours. (It's a veritable smörgåsbord, örgåsbord, örgåsbord.) ...

Flickr/adria.richards Personality: One of the most intelligent and social of all small animals, rats are considered some of the easiest pets to train and tame, and they tend to quickly bond with their owners. In fact, most rat owners we've spoken to compare owning a rat to owning a cat or dog in terms of companionship. Grooming: Rats are active groomers, cleaning themselves, one another, and even their humans, according to CuriosityRats.com. And it's not just a way to stay clean -- social grooming helps rats bond. Common Health Issues: Rats are more prone to certain serious illnesses than other small pets, according to Ratsauce.com. Though their lifespan is generally just two to three ...