Jim Elbrecht wrote:
On Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:05:00 -0500, KLS wrote:

If you go the cat route, you need to get a hunter. Not all cats will
hunt and kill (chase and play with, yes, but actually slay, not
necessarily) prey as they have to be taught by their mothers. Kittens
rescued from the outdoors with their mothers are probably the best
bet.

We once had a cat that was a great hunter *outside*. She caught
tons of mice, chipmunks, rabbits, and even brought home a mink one
day. But 'inside mice' were beneath her. I've seen one run over
her paw. She let them stuff her favorite chair with cat food.

Jim

My BIL had outdoor cats and an indoor cat and still had mouse episodes.
He didn't understand why one invasion ceased. Several months later he
pulled out the refrigerator and found a five-foot snake skin.