Archive for January, 2012
Lazy Urban Dogs
Certain breeds of dogs were bred for the explicit purpose of capturing, eating, and keeping mice and rats at bay. These dogs are sometimes referred to as ratting breeds and include many of the members of the terrier family. In the days of old their short stature, fast movements, and high energy made them ideal [...]
Mice Ruin You
Some people will see a mouse in their house and shrug it off. “One little mouse,” they think, “What harm could that do?” Little do they realize that for every mouse you see there are hundreds you don’t. And these mice can slowly ruin the things you like to do like cooking, socializing, and relaxing. [...]
Lazy Urban Cats
Many people think they can solve their mouse problem by getting a cat. Granted, cats are the natural enemies of mice. Unfortunately domestication has bred the mice killing instinct out of many of our nation’s cats. Cats are still a great pet but when you buy a cat you have no guarantee they will have [...]
Pet Mice and Pest Mice
Many of us choose to have rodents as pets. Guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, rats, and rabbits are all great pets. They make especially good first pets for kids because they are low maintenance and cute. They are also surprisingly smart (except rabbits, who are surprisingly dumb). The problem is once you invite one rodent into [...]
