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).
DELUXE VALENTINE'S DAY PIRATE COSTUME WITH MATCHING PIRATE HAT
In the high plains of South Dakota, USA