The emir of Potiskum, Yobe State, Nigeria, whose name is Alhaji Bubaram Ibn Wuriwa Bauya, wants the citizens of Potiskum to adopt a domestic cat or cats to keep rats at bay. Infected Mastomys rats contaminate food and household items … Continue reading →
Compared to 2,000 years ago the modern domestic cat is smaller, pampered and flabby and not, in general (there will be exceptions), an effective rat catcher. As prey mice are safer and smaller. Modern domestic cats are 15% smaller than … Continue reading →
With rats infesting the Buckingham Palace kitchens it is time for the Queens to adopt three capable cats from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home to deter them and not to put down poisons.
Continue reading →All over the Internet, at the moment, there is the result of a study on the predation of rats by feral cats which took place in New York City, USA. Misconception The conclusion of the study is that feral cats … Continue reading →
What are barn cat good for? They are good for keeping down the rodent population either by a deterrence or by hunting them and being companions to livestock or domesticated animals such as horses. Barn cats need to be cared for however.
Continue reading →The popular and efficient working cats at the Prime Minister’s offices at Number 10 Downing Street and at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office are fighting. It has happened before and today I read in the newspaper that they have got … Continue reading →
Is the modern cat any good at catching rats and other rodents? Can you adopt a cat for that purpose and expect success? In India, at least one person found success. I don’t know how commonplace it is for people … Continue reading →
by Poochu (India) Rat Catcher Rat Catcher Message to humans….my adopted cat helps me keep my home and environment “rat-free”. Please do not declaw any cat or kitten for your selfish needs. I seldom get an opportunity to photograph my … Continue reading →
