I found a photo on Flickr (please see the source link below) and read the caption underneath. The photo is of a dead rat floating in the canal. I totally agree with the point about the fact if it were a rabbit dead in the dirty canal then we would feel sympathy - but seen as though its a rat we considerably show less compassion. This really does support my work as my rat hybrid/ puppet portrays the fact that he wants be included in Birmingham wildlife - hence the 'in sheeps clothing' aspect.
"Humans tend to have strong feelings about rats. If this were a rabbit
one might say 'poor creature'. Does a rat merit less compassion?..."
"...They thrive on our waste but they can survive without us."