Take your rattie to the pet store on your shoulder and tell everyone your meet what great pets they are. To have real fun, dress your rattie up in a cute outfit. People are less afraid of a rattie in costume, it makes them a cute thing rather then a villain. (You may want to keep your rattie away from the ratties that are for sale in the store, just in case).
RAT FABRIC COVERED FLIP FLOPS WITH RATTIE CHARM (XL)