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With the warmer weather blessing Mills Harbor in the late Spring, Mr. Foxy was considering hiring a professional exterminator to get rid of the rats he could hear scratching in the walls. One nice, bright Saturday, Mr. Foxy heard a rapid and loud knocking on his door. However, once he opened up his front door, it seemed nobody was there. A loud, shrill cry rang out which sounded like a friendly "Hiiiiiiiii!", and Mr. Foxy looked down. He recognized two of the neighborhood Ferret Morph kits looking up at him, carrying some rather dangerous looking implements and wearing very excited, and eager expressions. "We Hear you might have a Rat Problem?" The little Jill squeaked. Mr. Foxy balked.
Considering the impulsive nature of these two little Skallywags, Mr. Foxy feared more of the damage these two could do to the baseboards and outer cladding to the house, let alone the pipes and electrical wiring in the basement. Deciding to do the Valorous thing, The Vulpimorph offered the two slices of apple pie for their trouble, and gave them a small sum of cash along with an explanation of what he planned to do about the rodents. The two kits seemed pleased with the treats, and promised not to do any harm to the house. "If you do need us", The little Jill piped, "Just give us a call!" With a smile, Mr. Foxy quietly shut the door. "That's what worries me." he thought. "What those Kits could do if they come back."
Considering the impulsive nature of these two little Skallywags, Mr. Foxy feared more of the damage these two could do to the baseboards and outer cladding to the house, let alone the pipes and electrical wiring in the basement. Deciding to do the Valorous thing, The Vulpimorph offered the two slices of apple pie for their trouble, and gave them a small sum of cash along with an explanation of what he planned to do about the rodents. The two kits seemed pleased with the treats, and promised not to do any harm to the house. "If you do need us", The little Jill piped, "Just give us a call!" With a smile, Mr. Foxy quietly shut the door. "That's what worries me." he thought. "What those Kits could do if they come back."
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I don't have vermin problems. My sweet little Orange and Cream Dreamsicle Dog, Camilla, is Death to Rodents. After six years on the job, we haven't seen so much as a single mouse in the house. Moles, voles and things in holes are grist to her mill. Tunnels come under the fence line and terminate with a crater, like an exclamation mark. A few weeks ago, she had scratches on her right ear. Nothing serious; I think someone she ate disagreed with her.
I don't have vermin problems. My sweet little Orange and Cream Dreamsicle Dog, Camilla, is Death to Rodents. After six years on the job, we haven't seen so much as a single mouse in the house. Moles, voles and things in holes are grist to her mill. Tunnels come under the fence line and terminate with a crater, like an exclamation mark. A few weeks ago, she had scratches on her right ear. Nothing serious; I think someone she ate disagreed with her.
Hmmm... Perhaps I should consider getting a small dog over getting some other pet to help with the Rat problem? Ferrets are still illegal here in California, and I have been told that some of the animals suffer diseases and genetic defects that make their short, but active lives even more brief. I admire Joseph Carter (The Mink Man on YouTube.) who has a successful "Hunter Killer" team of Wheeler dogs and domesticated Mink who flush out and exterminate rats in problem areas. If anything, the little dog's keen sense of smell could help me better locate the areas where the Rats hang out and gain entry into the walls and inner spaces of the house.
Besides, I really came to like my cousin's overly affectionate and gentle tempered "Sheltie" when my family visited them up in Redwood City this past weekend. That kind of small dog I could appreciate.
Besides, I really came to like my cousin's overly affectionate and gentle tempered "Sheltie" when my family visited them up in Redwood City this past weekend. That kind of small dog I could appreciate.
Cami looks small, but she's pushing 45 pounds of concrete and rebar muscle and bone. Still, nothing seems to escape her. I have had a number of excellent vermin hunters, but she's one of the best. My brother's first Corgi took the prize, though. He didn't have to chase the mice; he must have hypnotized them because he could walk right up to them.
I have seen some of Carter'd videos. His 'pets' are amazing!
Shelties are usually good ratters. That and they make really great lapdogs.
I have seen some of Carter'd videos. His 'pets' are amazing!
Shelties are usually good ratters. That and they make really great lapdogs.
I do recall some illustrations by Edward Gorey where it appeared sweet, "Innocent" looking children were seen carrying truncheons and blackjacks, along with daggers and pistols. Then again, there were the "War Brats" in Blitzed out London who set up elaborate and deadly booby traps to keep the "Germans" out of their abandoned homes and secret hiding places. More times than often though, the "Enemies" turned out to be a local Postman or curious Constable.
I like to believe these two were hoping to raise a little extra cash for Mother's Day, and hunting rats to them seemed to be a quick and easy way to make money.
I like to believe these two were hoping to raise a little extra cash for Mother's Day, and hunting rats to them seemed to be a quick and easy way to make money.
OH! Thanks! Being a fan of those "Big-Little Books" which made a comeback during the early "Nostalgia" kick of the early 1970s, I have always liked the format of text on one page and an illustration on the other. I believe I'll try to create more images in that style.
Heh Heh Heh! I LIKE that you mentioned the rats would scream out a warning if they saw you coming. I tried to be more stealthy in my approach though because in the back warehouse where I worked, if the customers would hear the rodents and myself pitched in battle, they might not want to shop there again. Besides... I had sworn "Enemies" of prolific "Big Momma" rats that I wanted to get rid of so badly, taking them out "Mono a La Pata" seemed to be the only way to successfully eliminate them.
Caught one in a live trap once following a Memorial Day weekend. When I dragged it out of the warehouse, the guy on the roof working on the refrigeration looked down and said that he was a big rat. Drove it down to the wastewater lagoon to dispatch it. Squawked all the way.
I Still Love this picture!
and Yes I would be as scared as MR Foxy..
Of Course.
It would make me wonder if they had life caught a rat or two and put them next to Mr. Foxy's house for live release and infestation. When it comes to Kid's these days it's never too much to believe something like, and with Cunning Ferrets? But 5 or 6 year olds, The thought would cross my mind but I would dismiss it. Cause How else could they know about the infestation?
and Yes I would be as scared as MR Foxy..
Of Course.
It would make me wonder if they had life caught a rat or two and put them next to Mr. Foxy's house for live release and infestation. When it comes to Kid's these days it's never too much to believe something like, and with Cunning Ferrets? But 5 or 6 year olds, The thought would cross my mind but I would dismiss it. Cause How else could they know about the infestation?
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