Today was an exciting day! When I woke up, Beany was nowhere to be found, so I went downstairs to discover her closely watching a mouse that had been caught in a live trap.
I really like mice, so I made him this temporary home in a plastic box while I decided what to do. It’s already so cold outside, and getting colder, and it seemed plain mean to drive miles away and drop the little guy off in a field with no shelter. So I made a mouse nest out of a cardboard box and lots of shredded newspaper and told him he can live in my garage (and eat stale crackers).
I should have marked him somehow, so I could see exactly how many hours it takes for him to get back in the basement.
The cats were very interested in our visitor, and I worried about saying ‘no’ to Beany when she got too nosy. After all, Beany has currently caught three mice, compared to my one (and I have more gadgets to aid me). Headstrong as Beany is, she’s pretty sensitive to being scolded. Funny how I didn’t want to have this mouse’s death on my hands, but I’m not bothered when Beany brings me one she’s already dispatched.
Anyway, that was the excitement of my day. Well, that and delivering cookies. And a new book of crosswords — because it gets dark so early!
That was a really kind thing of you to do!
I don’t have the stomach to “Beany” mice – or any other thing that finds its way into my house. I’m all for rescue. We had quite an incident with some squirrels a couple of years back…LOL…
that was so funny
That looks just like the mouse you had as a pet a few years ago! I wonder if it somehow found its way to your new house? What was its name? Fidel or Chauncy or something? It had a brother too so keep your eyes open.
Well, I agree those mice are sweet and I love them. But beware of Beatrix Potter on this score. Here is my sad tale:
http://underthegables.blogspot.com/2007/06/beware-of-beatrix-potter.html
Otherwise I always enjoy your blog, and I hope your mouse does ok without attracting too many others to the house.
All the best.
Awww the mouse looks so cute! That was so nice of you
Little mousie, stay away from the housie! (I wouldn’t be able to do anything but a live trap as well).
Such big ears!