[juanbenae]

i take mice, chipmunks and many a lizard from my cat constantly being in a rural area. the lizards don't concern me much, but the opportunity for fleas and other diseases the mice may be carrying does. i stomp the mice after i take them, lizard and chippies get released. she has all he shots, but i figure why chance it?

the chipmunks concern me less than the mice for disease, and they are dam cute so i don't want her killing them. she plays with whatever she catches on a specific spot on the lawn so i can tell when she has something. id be even more concerned about rats that may be in a chicken coop due to the droppings. rats will bite too as the fight for their life.

seems like there is more downside to up.