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RhodeIslandOne

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74. Not all cats are mouse hunters

Reply to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #2)

Mon Feb 17, 2020, 08:22 AM

Feb 2020

A well fed cat is probably not going to waste their time actually trying to kill the mouse and will let them slip away.

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I hate mice. [View all] redstatebluegirl Feb 2020 OP

Can you use a live trap? MoonRiver Feb 2020 #1

Mice carry deadly diseases. Hermit-The-Prog Feb 2020 #15

They do, Disaffected Feb 2020 #43

So do humans MFM008 Feb 2020 #49

There's a bit of a difference ... Hermit-The-Prog Feb 2020 #62

you haven't met my neighbors......... MFM008 Feb 2020 #72

Depends on the humans you know! Nature Man Feb 2020 #89

Seconded Disaffected Feb 2020 #17

yeah releasing them in a strange environment to starve or get eaten Kali Feb 2020 #30

yes, we should co-exist Demonaut Feb 2020 #35

Yes, Disaffected Feb 2020 #44

house mice are human-adapted pests Kali Feb 2020 #48

then let them be prey, gotta feed the chickens Demonaut Feb 2020 #51

So then, following your logic, Disaffected Feb 2020 #83

no that is just stupid thinking and nothing related to keeping a home vermin-free. Kali Feb 2020 #84

If you had bothered to read my previous posts Disaffected Feb 2020 #85

Seriously?? Disaffected Feb 2020 #40

you are the one with the fantasy that letting them go is humane Kali Feb 2020 #45

so killing those in the house is more humane than letting instinct take its course? Demonaut Feb 2020 #50

I suppose it is subjective to some Kali Feb 2020 #54

your logic is rife with fear Demonaut Feb 2020 #56

my logic is simply Kali Feb 2020 #57

Your attitude may be similar to mine when I stomp an unwanted bug: Better luck next time... Hekate Feb 2020 #68

exactly, don't get me started on rattlesnakes either Kali Feb 2020 #70

Our little neighborhood in the foothills was built just over 30 years ago, & our first HOA meeting Hekate Feb 2020 #71

Yes, Disaffected Feb 2020 #87

You never really need an excuse to get a cat, but mice in the pantry is as good as any. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2020 #2

Going this afternoon! redstatebluegirl Feb 2020 #4

Please report back, preferably with photos! The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2020 #5

Yes, there is going to be one happy rescued kitty today, I hope. Arthur_Frain Feb 2020 #20

The ferals ensure that none ever reach inside malaise Feb 2020 #47

Not all cats are mouse hunters RhodeIslandOne Feb 2020 #74

Mine would probably wait in front of his bowl Codeine Feb 2020 #86

I hate killing them too, but husband has gone out to buy traps. redstatebluegirl Feb 2020 #3

Yes, and where you see mouse poop, remember there is mouse pee. n/t phylny Feb 2020 #22

At least 30 years ago, I had one rat in my cabinets. I have never patricia92243 Feb 2020 #6

our animals can't be bothered MissMillie Feb 2020 #7

Terriers are also mouse hunters Dennis Donovan Feb 2020 #8

Yup ... they were bred to be vermin hunters back in the day, the urge is strong in many terriers nt mr_lebowski Feb 2020 #31

A great reason. Its easier if the dog already has been around a cat. Here's a heart for going ... marble falls Feb 2020 #9

Thanks, our other cat was here when we bought our house. redstatebluegirl Feb 2020 #11

There's another good cat in your future. The hearts are for going to the pound and getting ... marble falls Feb 2020 #12

So you hate meeces to pieces? Sneederbunk Feb 2020 #10

You betcha! Hate hate hate them. redstatebluegirl Feb 2020 #13

You'd be surprised how they can get in. I had to put traps down last OnDoutside Feb 2020 #14

Mice move in before people do. Hermit-The-Prog Feb 2020 #16

Last fall we had an infestation MrsMatt Feb 2020 #18

Please don't put down poison. Laffy Kat Feb 2020 #19

Our mouse, rat, bunny population has been down this year and I was wondering why until I in2herbs Feb 2020 #21

You could try feeding it on the porch, & take in the dish at sunset. But he prob prefers rats! Hekate Feb 2020 #23

I hope the cat does prefer rats cuz I was thinking that I would only feed it until I was sure it was in2herbs Feb 2020 #24

Could you ask the neighbor what they give him/her? (nt) mr_lebowski Feb 2020 #32

feed the cat on a small table or stool Kali Feb 2020 #34

Over the years rodents have cost us MurrayDelph Feb 2020 #25

The mice we had last winter regarded my cat as their pet, I think. NNadir Feb 2020 #26

Good grief, I hope we don't have that many around here!!!! redstatebluegirl Feb 2020 #39

I may be exaggerating on the number based on the damage they did. NNadir Feb 2020 #42

i just name mine....living in the forest Im never going to be mouse free samnsara Feb 2020 #27

We had an invasion -- actually a lot of people did, because there was a population explosion... Hekate Feb 2020 #28

The cat we had would go outdoors occasionally, he had his little trek around the neighborhood. redstatebluegirl Feb 2020 #29

Omg my cat is named Othello! I_UndergroundPanther Feb 2020 #64

Here there is a rescue group that specializes in barn and outdoor cats csziggy Feb 2020 #67

Cool! Hekate Feb 2020 #69

I think I can safely say we're all looking forward to NEW KITTEH PICS :) mr_lebowski Feb 2020 #33

I will do my best I think we will get an older kitty that might not find a home. redstatebluegirl Feb 2020 #37

My kitty is a cape and mask kitty I_UndergroundPanther Feb 2020 #65

We have a new mouser at our houser. redstatebluegirl Feb 2020 #73

Yaaaaay for new tuxy kitty Truman!!! I_UndergroundPanther Feb 2020 #77

Post your picture like this: The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2020 #78

Here's a baiting method that works (warning - is mildly graphic) Mersky Feb 2020 #36

Thanks! redstatebluegirl Feb 2020 #38

Yw Mersky Feb 2020 #41

old sticky peanut butter and a chocolate chip Kali Feb 2020 #58

If I were a mouse, Mersky Feb 2020 #59

bacon works too Kali Feb 2020 #63

Our mouse problem has just about disappeared since I've been encouraging a possum Vinca Feb 2020 #46

Possums rock! I've heard they kill the ticks and fleas, but didn't know about mice. MoonRiver Feb 2020 #55

They kill fleas? Wow I_UndergroundPanther Feb 2020 #66

If we lived close TEB Feb 2020 #52

Thank you! redstatebluegirl Feb 2020 #79

Cool on Harry TEB Feb 2020 #80

That used to happen on the farm when I was a girl. redstatebluegirl Feb 2020 #90

We get them in our garage and in our camper--our two kitties keep them BusyBeingBest Feb 2020 #53

I vote for getting another cat. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2020 #60

An open door is not the only way they can get in Leith Feb 2020 #61

Sorry to say this GusBob Feb 2020 #75

I know. we got a new kitty, we will see if he is a mouser. redstatebluegirl Feb 2020 #76

Good! EndlessWire Feb 2020 #81

Forget Cheese but hide the peanuts Norbert Feb 2020 #82

Prayer of St. Francis for pets Nature Man Feb 2020 #88