Mouse in the Kitchen: A Morning Surprise

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A user humorously shares their experience of discovering a mouse in their kitchen, evidenced by droppings near the cat food dish. They ponder how long it will take for their cat to notice the mouse. Other participants share similar anecdotes about mice and pets, with some noting that their cats continue to hunt despite being fed. Concerns about the potential risks of cats catching mice, such as exposure to parasites, are discussed, alongside preferences for humane mouse traps over poison. The conversation touches on the challenges of using catch-and-release traps, as many mice reportedly die from stress or exhaustion. The thread concludes with light-hearted exchanges about the quirks of pets and their hunting behaviors, emphasizing the balance between keeping pets safe and managing household pests.
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Moonbear said:
That's part of why my cat isn't allowed outside, and why I really don't want her to catch the mouse if it's still in the house somewhere. I don't like when cats torture wild animals. For mice, I prefer catch and release when I can, but if I can't, then I want them to be killed swiftly with a broken neck so they don't suffer. I feed her well, and she has more than enough toys to hunt without needing to go out and catch mice and birds (the birdfeeder is NOT a buffet for cats).

Yeah my cat was an outdoor cat so there wasn't much I could do to stop it. If I saw she had something I usually just stepped on it and put it out of its misery, or let the dog in...who could not tolerate the cat having something she didn't. My cat was such a sweetie, but when it came to mice she was vicious.
 
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