Because my dear husband loves to trap mice, but does not have the heart to kill them. After capturing, he lets the mouse go. I asked, how can he be sure he is not catching the same mouse. He decided to conduct an experiment, painting the tail of any captured mouse with brilliant orange non-washable paint. None have showed up back at our home, but if you happen upon a cute orange-tailed mouse, please let us know!
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Because my dear husband loves to trap mice, but does not have the heart to kill them. After capturing, he lets the mouse go. I asked, how can he be sure he is not catching the same mouse. He decided to conduct an experiment, painting the tail of any captured mouse with brilliant orange non-washable paint. None have showed up back at our home, but if you happen upon a cute orange-tailed mouse, please let us know!
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I love this.
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I’ll take Stuart Little any day over the Ball Python that is living in a friend’s basement!!
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I have a mouse who takes the kibbles and bits out of the dog dish and puts them in our shoes. I either have to convince Stella to finish her dinner or explain to Stuart Little that shoes are not a long term storage solution.
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This is too sweet!
Very amusing Paul…
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Stuart Little–one of mine and my children’s favorites–thanks for the sweet story Paul!
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I think I remember comments back and forth ~ at the announcement of Tom’s latest book ~ as to the creativity in your home ~ the proof continues to be revealed. 😉
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LOL Mary–creativity comes in myriad forms!
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Bright orange tail = easier to see while soaring above the field where you release the mouse. Problem solved – and a raptor gets a free lunch!
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Good point Bill, but I don’t think I’ll mention that to my husband! –what do we do with these big browned-eyed cuties?
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