tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403420927496531946.post5269523138849950688..comments2024-01-18T19:38:16.333+01:00Comments on Angela Rhodes - Perpetual Travels: Pogo the Cat AKA Mouse HunterAngelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02826246715861501760noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403420927496531946.post-87818759894995779712010-02-19T19:32:21.471+01:002010-02-19T19:32:21.471+01:00Picture my girlfriend and I playing a game of Scra...Picture my girlfriend and I playing a game of Scrabble in front of the fireplace in our beautiful new apartment. A commotion in the corner catches our attention just as three mice run through the middle of the game board...<br /><br />After I stopped screaming like a girl, I stepped off the couch to google Norwegian Forest Cat. We wants us a cute and fluffy one that's a natural born killer.<br /><br />Any other pest control tips would be appreciated. The landlord just wants to use poison but the thought of a litter of mice decomposing in our vents is rather unpleasant.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11752794709417695793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403420927496531946.post-46880907371453194912009-10-07T17:53:50.176+02:002009-10-07T17:53:50.176+02:00Oh, I just saw this today. There are some interest...Oh, I just saw this today. There are some interesting ideas there. The peppermint and steel wool are the most interesting to me. I think I'll give those a try. Thanks!Lizzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04264386037293262602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403420927496531946.post-39981068455530410602009-09-28T17:44:45.014+02:002009-09-28T17:44:45.014+02:00@ Lizzy: Argh! That's how we knew we had one t...@ Lizzy: Argh! That's how we knew we had one too! I was so grossed out! <br /><br />That sucks! Unfortunately the sound blaster only works if you don't already have mice, it mimics the sound of a dominant male mouse, so new mice avoid the area. If you turned it on after your new little friend got there then it definitely wont work :( <br /><br />There are some other ways of getting rid of it though... I am against killing any sentient thing (but I don't mind if Pogo does it since that's natural cat behaviour, though I have rescued several moths she has tortured) so I would suggest looking up on how you can get rid of it naturally, this site http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Mice-Naturally had a basic list that you can probably look into. I've keeping hearing the peppermint oil method, so maybe there's something in that...<br /><br />Also your dog can probably hear the mouse blaster as it is probably in it's frequency range, so it's probably a good idea to turn it off :)<br /><br />If you still cant get rid of it you can totally have our cranky cat in return for a happy doggy, for a few days haha! :DAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02826246715861501760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403420927496531946.post-29629912393471843172009-09-28T17:20:18.998+02:002009-09-28T17:20:18.998+02:00Arrggg! We have a little mouse now too! The mouse ...Arrggg! We have a little mouse now too! The mouse friendly trap is a little too friendly, and the sound blaster doesn't seem to be working. I know this because I intentionally left a few dirty dishes overnight, and the kitchen counter was full of evidence (if you know what I mean). Too bad we already have a dog, so a kitty is out of the question. Maybe we could trade for a few days? heheLizzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04264386037293262602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403420927496531946.post-69222843995703178912009-08-05T10:54:16.283+02:002009-08-05T10:54:16.283+02:00Hi Kristen!
We got Pogo from the Marktplaats it&...Hi Kristen! <br /><br />We got Pogo from the Marktplaats it's an online market place http://www.marktplaats.nl/ there is a list of cats there that are free to a good home. This was perfect because Pogo was one year old and already very well trained and she came free with all her belongings- carrier, litter box, toys, bowls etc etc... Best of all we haven't heard a mouse since we got her :) Good luck! And let me know how you go!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02826246715861501760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403420927496531946.post-16741320854832211002009-08-05T10:40:14.892+02:002009-08-05T10:40:14.892+02:00JI Angela,
I too live here, and all f a sudden ahv...JI Angela,<br />I too live here, and all f a sudden ahve sleepless nights b/c of mice...looking for a cat. gooogles mice in Amsterdam and your post came up. Where did you get Pogo??? I need one. STAT.Kristenhttp://blog.kristenwoodphotography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403420927496531946.post-71512273830534353352009-07-05T21:05:32.406+02:002009-07-05T21:05:32.406+02:00Lisa: I think maybe hardware shops might have them...Lisa: I think maybe hardware shops might have them. But I am not entirely sure.<br /><br />The soundblaster only works if you have got rid of all the mice, so turn it off and once you have caught them turn it back on... they're supposed to prevent more mice coming in because they mimic male dominant mice sounds, so real mice will think the place is occupied by an aggressive mouse and find somewhere else to live. <br /><br />I hope this helps!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02826246715861501760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403420927496531946.post-5667811309460402092009-07-01T18:28:49.177+02:002009-07-01T18:28:49.177+02:00Pinkie,
I cant seem to find a pest control shop to...Pinkie,<br />I cant seem to find a pest control shop to buy mouse traps. Could you please advise me on where i could get some? The mouse in my flat are driving me crazy!! We've got one of those ultrasound high frequency blasters and there seems to be no improvement at all.<br />Thanks!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04074077755553210375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403420927496531946.post-68050717467877693742009-05-21T14:38:01.607+02:002009-05-21T14:38:01.607+02:00ahahha! I too, had this problem when I first moved...ahahha! I too, had this problem when I first moved to Amsterdam. I'm not a big fan of cats so it was mouse traps for me! I hope Pogo solves all of your mouse problems and brings you and Mats lots of joy!pinkiehttp://www.pinkielarue.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403420927496531946.post-26076584623946140472009-05-20T17:04:18.789+02:002009-05-20T17:04:18.789+02:00Thanks Angela,
I'll let you know how we get on.Thanks Angela,<br /><br />I'll let you know how we get on.Sineadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403420927496531946.post-8968656868915618532009-05-20T09:31:52.482+02:002009-05-20T09:31:52.482+02:00Hi Sinead!
How exciting that you're moving to Ams...Hi Sinead!<br /><br />How exciting that you're moving to Amsterdam. I am sure you will love it here!<br /><br />I don't think you will run into any problems with regards to having dogs in Amsterdam. There are dogs everywhere and it is extremely dog friendly. Ive seen dogs on public transport, off the lead in most parks, and even with their owners in cafe's etc etc! <br /><br />Also, I don't think you'll run into any problems with people/landlords objecting to you having dogs. <br /><br />let me know how it goes for you when you get here!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02826246715861501760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403420927496531946.post-65655909494368385502009-05-20T09:14:20.126+02:002009-05-20T09:14:20.126+02:00Hi Angela,
I'm following your blog (it's great) a...Hi Angela,<br /><br />I'm following your blog (it's great) and wanted to ask you how dog friendly Amsterdam and its landlords are?<br /><br />Myself and my boyfriend are moving to Amsterdam this summer with our two Shih-tzus and are apartment hunting at the moment.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />SineadSineadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403420927496531946.post-5094107617399395832009-05-18T11:38:00.000+02:002009-05-18T11:38:00.000+02:00How funny! I think if we started naming our mice w...How funny! I think if we started naming our mice we would end up feeling guilty when the cat played with them to death haha!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02826246715861501760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4403420927496531946.post-55274742081187548832009-05-18T11:30:00.000+02:002009-05-18T11:30:00.000+02:00Hoi Angela !
I am here reading your funny blog. I ...Hoi Angela !<br />I am here reading your funny blog. I can imagine a cat is part of a survival kit in Amsterdam... When I studied at Molinos de Viento there were some huge rats there. My then colleagues baptized them with Spanish names.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03565051295371049516noreply@blogger.com