[GoldHeart]

Originally Posted by Redway

Oh, dear. That can of worms.

I guess it would be different for me if you saw more puppies and dogs of that temperamental ilk around because I don’t think they’re too bad (and for what it’s worth those types are uber-cute). I quite like the idea of a husky or (better-still for the serenity) Cavalier King Charles Spaniel because those types seem largely okay to keep their gregariousness in check (you know what I mean) and largely do their own thing and there’s a particular streak of gentility in the Spaniels. A quietly-loyal dog I’d probably rather have as a cat (I wouldn’t mind one of it wasn’t for the fact that they have a certain propensity to bring in mauled rats and I just don’t want that on my doorstep, nor have I ever really cared to have pets over the years except for a good-couple couple of goldfish). I might actually have a think about getting a quieter dog and see if that helps me warm up more to dogs as a whole.

Peppermint, clove and (to a lesser extent) citronella and tea-tree essential-oils work a treat in dispelling vermin (I feel like you can even use cotton balls if you don’t want to have to dig your mop/candle-selection/spray out just to have reason to use them). Peppermint in particular is something nice and rats just don’t go near. It got to a point this-summer where I’d boil individual bags of peppermint tea, put them in an open plastic container and add some of those essential oils (and a touch of white wine vinegar) just to keep vermin away and the funny thing is it actually worked. I’d definitely recommend looking into it if you’re looking for a humane way to just keep them at-bay and away from your house/garden. Last time I checked it was buy one, get one half-price and Holland and Barret.

I like husky dogs , and i know what you mean about the cute little dogs .. i've always liked them aswell . It's funny because i don't own any pets atall LOL .

Cats are SUPPOSED to get rid of rats & mice, but i've noticed lately the cats around my area are too lazy to even do that anymore. They'll still continue to kill squirrels & birds though (another reason i dislike cats) i always feel sorry for the birds and squirrels .

I will have to try the peppermint & cover /essential oils thing .

[Redway]

Originally Posted by GoldHeart

I like husky dogs , and i know what you mean about the cute little dogs .. i've always liked them aswell . It's funny because i don't own any pets atall LOL .

Cats are SUPPOSED to get rid of rats & mice, but i've noticed lately the cats around my area are too lazy to even do that anymore. They'll still continue to kill squirrels & birds though (another reason i dislike cats) i always feel sorry for the birds and squirrels .

I will have to try the peppermint & cover /essential oils thing .

Yup, I’m not a big fan of cats for those reasons, either. If it wasn’t for that I probably wouldn’t mind having one as a pet but I’ve never actually had any great affectation for them. I just wish noisy, aggressive dogs (which neither of us like, apparently) would take a leaf out of their book. Incessant ‘meows’ at night are obviously going to be more tolerable and less annoyingly-distracting in the dead of night than rough, loud barking.