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prolesunited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 12:02 PM Original message |
If you had a mouse in your house, what would you do? |
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electron_blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 12:06 PM Response to Original message |
1. humanely trap and release in the wild - if my cats don't get it first |
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madinmaryland (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 12:07 PM Response to Original message |
2. We have a hamster, but no mice. |
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skygazer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 12:08 PM Response to Original message |
3. I constantly have mice in my house |
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RevCheesehead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 12:08 PM Response to Original message |
4. I'd give it a cookie. |
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maddezmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 12:20 PM Response to Reply #4 |
6. Love that book |
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xmas74 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 05:44 PM Response to Reply #4 |
60. I love that book. |
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terrya (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 12:09 PM Response to Original message |
5. Kill them. |
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Kashka-Kat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 12:21 PM Response to Original message |
7. Wake the cat up |
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kick-ass-bob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 12:21 PM Response to Original message |
8. If my cat doesn't get it, I will catch and release. |
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bertha katzenengel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 12:28 PM Response to Original message |
9. humane trap/release in the woods -- unless the cats get it first... then |
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Devra (905 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 12:31 PM Response to Original message |
10. I have a mouse in my house three of them actually |
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Richardo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 12:32 PM Response to Original message |
11. Call Bunny and then vacate the premises... |
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Bunny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 03:12 PM Response to Reply #11 |
52. HAHA! |
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Lochloosa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 12:34 PM Response to Original message |
12. Target Practice.... |
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prolesunited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 12:47 PM Response to Reply #12 |
19. Hahaha! |
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Callalily (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 01:13 PM Response to Reply #12 |
25. OMG! |
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sendero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 08:45 PM Response to Reply #25 |
78. No.. |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 02:14 PM Response to Reply #12 |
37. Fluffy the Ripper, nm |
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malta blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 12:34 PM Response to Original message |
13. get the cat! eom |
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Mr. McD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 12:35 PM Response to Original message |
14. Clean it off the floor because my cat just left it there |
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Left Is Write (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 12:35 PM Response to Original message |
15. I would freak out and then post on my blog about it. |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 12:35 PM Response to Original message |
16. Humane trap, release out of town |
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CottonBear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 12:38 PM Response to Original message |
17. There is no peacefully co-existence with mice. Period. Get a cat. |
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hfojvt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 03:10 PM Response to Reply #17 |
51. unleash |
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MN ChimpH8R (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 12:44 PM Response to Original message |
18. Tell the cat to start earning his Fancy Feast |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 12:48 PM Response to Original message |
20. Decon |
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distantearlywarning (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 12:56 PM Response to Original message |
21. Cats. Nature's finest mousetrap. |
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electron_blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 01:37 PM Response to Reply #21 |
30. Fwiw - my cats were treated for poisoning earlier this year due to |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 02:10 PM Response to Reply #30 |
35. wow. poor kitty. hope they feel better. |
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electron_blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 05:50 PM Response to Reply #35 |
62. Yes, they're fine - just needed some vitamin K. |
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In_The_Wind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 12:59 PM Response to Original message |
22. I have mice! |
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deek (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 01:25 PM Response to Reply #22 |
29. catch and release |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 02:11 PM Response to Reply #22 |
36. Lots of snap traps if you don't want kitties to get poisoned. |
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In_The_Wind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 02:20 PM Response to Reply #36 |
38. I'm not using poison. |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 02:22 PM Response to Reply #38 |
39. Right. Just make sure the dog doesn't try to eat the snap traps. |
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In_The_Wind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 02:32 PM Response to Reply #39 |
42. Peanut butter is a favorite of my parrots too. |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 02:45 PM Response to Reply #42 |
46. Jesus Christ! You need an exterminator. Seriously. |
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In_The_Wind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 03:07 PM Response to Reply #46 |
50. Can't ... |
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sam sarrha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-07-05 03:08 PM Response to Reply #39 |
86. neighbor had a dog with a sticky trap on the side of it face...use GooGone |
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NV Whino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 01:00 PM Response to Original message |
23. I do have a mouse in the house |
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dajoki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 01:10 PM Response to Original message |
24. if my cat... |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 01:19 PM Response to Original message |
26. I would give it a cookie! |
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SOteric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 01:24 PM Response to Original message |
27. I have a very large, very fierce cat who is an excellent hunter. |
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SteppingRazor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 01:24 PM Response to Original message |
28. Kill It... |
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Moosepoop (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 01:54 PM Response to Original message |
31. Had a rat once. |
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davsand (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 01:57 PM Response to Original message |
32. Boot my lazy cat off the sofa and stop feeding him. |
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Err (887 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 01:58 PM Response to Original message |
33. I trapped them in a humane traps and let them go in the woods. |
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Hell Hath No Fury (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 01:58 PM Response to Original message |
34. Catch and release... |
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freestyle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 02:23 PM Response to Original message |
40. Old fashioned neck snapper traps. Luckily, the sonic devices do work. |
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leftofthedial (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 02:24 PM Response to Original message |
41. the only way to be sure |
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TheCentepedeShoes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 07:52 PM Response to Reply #41 |
67. Oh geeze, that is a funny movie! |
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leftofthedial (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 07:54 PM Response to Reply #67 |
68. it is hysterical |
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JVS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 02:33 PM Response to Original message |
43. I just use old fashioned traps |
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chknltl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 02:40 PM Response to Original message |
44. I am besieged by mice... |
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geniph (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 08:30 PM Response to Reply #44 |
75. In your case, I'd say dust off and nuke 'em from orbit |
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Loonman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 02:41 PM Response to Original message |
45. Seal up the mouseholes and secure all foodstuffs |
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ComerPerro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 02:49 PM Response to Original message |
47. Bring in a blue tomcat to catch the mouse. Watch the ensuing hilarity |
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MadHound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 02:52 PM Response to Original message |
48. Three hunting cats, two hunting dogs, |
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youthere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 02:54 PM Response to Original message |
49. I kill with extreme prejudice... |
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Thtwudbeme (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 03:12 PM Response to Original message |
53. Put a heavy large mxing bowl over it |
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Floogeldy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 03:14 PM Response to Original message |
54. Two words . . . |
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friesianrider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 05:17 PM Response to Original message |
55. Humanely trap and release... |
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richmwill (972 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 05:32 PM Response to Original message |
56. Had a mouse, once... |
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mwooldri (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 05:33 PM Response to Original message |
57. Mouse-cubes. Unless the dog thinks it's a tasty snack. |
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Taverner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 05:36 PM Response to Original message |
58. kill...Kill...KILL!!! KILL!!! |
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ucmike (999 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 05:37 PM Response to Original message |
59. i get a rush of mice after a big snow. |
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Guava Jelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 05:45 PM Response to Original message |
61. fire my 3 cats for slacking |
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supernova (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 05:52 PM Response to Original message |
63. Sorry, it's a kill if it finds its way into the house |
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CC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 07:09 PM Response to Original message |
64. Used to have the |
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The Velveteen Ocelot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 07:23 PM Response to Original message |
65. Cats: Weapons of Mouse Destruction. |
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SammyWinstonJack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 07:39 PM Response to Original message |
66. I wouldn't kill the poor little thing. I would probably let it co-exist |
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prolesunited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 08:29 PM Response to Reply #66 |
74. Even if it chewed up a shirt in your dresser |
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SammyWinstonJack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 08:37 PM Response to Reply #74 |
77. Hmm well that isn't good. Trap the little bugger and set him free. |
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nini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 07:55 PM Response to Original message |
69. We have cats.. we wouldn't have to do anything.. |
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geniph (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 08:19 PM Response to Original message |
70. Fire my three giant cats! |
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bigwillq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 08:19 PM Response to Original message |
71. Try to catch it |
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ET Awful (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 08:24 PM Response to Original message |
72. Well, if Quinn and Althea don't beat me to him, I'll find a way to take |
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Pale Blue Dot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 08:27 PM Response to Original message |
73. I'd move it around and click things |
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graywarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 08:31 PM Response to Original message |
76. My hand is touching a mouse...right....now |
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prolesunited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-07-05 09:01 AM Response to Reply #76 |
81. Somehow |
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patsimae (116 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 09:28 PM Response to Original message |
79. I swear by De-Con |
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Kali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-06-05 09:34 PM Response to Original message |
80. cat or old fashioned snap trap |
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Doc Sardonic (56 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-07-05 01:37 PM Response to Original message |
82. If you are allergic to cats....... |
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C_eh_N_eh_D_eh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-07-05 02:43 PM Response to Original message |
83. Kill it. |
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Parrcrow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-07-05 02:43 PM Response to Original message |
84. Release The Hounds!! --- well the cats anyway. n/t |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-07-05 02:46 PM Response to Original message |
85. Whatever I had to to rid my home of them. |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-07-05 03:20 PM Response to Original message |
87. If I found a mouse in my house it would probably already be shredded |
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Bridget Burke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-07-05 03:47 PM Response to Original message |
88. First question--what would the cats do? |
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