I live in an old farmhouse, so it’s not surprising that I will occasionally get a mouse in the house. I caught one on Christmas day, and I’ve not seen or heard a sign of one since. Until last night… This morning, I found more conclusive evidence of an intruder.
Just where does he think he’s going?
The impudent little beast seemed to think this was a great photo shoot. Get your little mousy butt off my corkscrew!
The canned dog food was delicious as well. That’s really what he was after, the dog food from where I fed Stella this morning.
Really, this is not acceptable. Where’s the cat?
Snickers
I can’t believe this! Now we’re playing peek-a-boo!
Seriously, I think I might have better luck taming this one down and then “freeing” him.
I washed the dishes, and that little rodent was still coming out. I swear I heard a squeeking noise that sounded like some little mouse laughing his whiskers off!
Teresa
Jan 12, 2013 @ 17:27:24
Oh my gosh! With all of those great shots you got of him, he seems like a pet mouse!
Jan 12, 2013 @ 17:49:51
He was within a yard of me when I was washing dishes. After the first picture or two the flash didn’t phase him. Stinker! It almost makes me feel guilty about wanting to kill him.
Jan 12, 2013 @ 17:29:44
Wow! Never saw a field mouse up close and personal like this one! He should audition for the remake of Ratatouille. xo
Jan 12, 2013 @ 17:50:15
He certainly loves the camera!
Jan 12, 2013 @ 17:38:43
hahahahaha
Only YOU could do a photo shoot with such a theatrical mouse!
ps. He still has to go!
Jan 12, 2013 @ 17:50:29
Yes, but I’ll feel bad about it.
Jan 12, 2013 @ 17:47:49
he’s stinkin’ adorable!!! dang varmints! if they didn’t poop and pee everywhere…
Jan 12, 2013 @ 17:50:54
I know! I have no problems with the mice in the barns. I do draw the line at the house though.
Jan 12, 2013 @ 17:59:27
Hmmm…the cats are slacking!
Jan 12, 2013 @ 18:14:47
I can forgive Snickers entirely. The other two…
Jan 12, 2013 @ 20:46:14
Mice still freak me out! They are adorable from a distance – a great distance – but close up in my world is too much! Many years ago, I was in the laundry of my childhood home, saw a mouse and in a single bound, leapt into the wash tub. Fortunately, the wash tub was one of those old concrete varieties!
Jan 12, 2013 @ 21:56:05
I can understand why you wouldn’t like them. This one is just annoying. I’m actually probably going to feel really guilty when I catch him after our little photo shoot today.
Jan 12, 2013 @ 22:27:51
OMG — these are great captures — but I would have been too freaked out to catch — unless, there was full distance between it and me (ie telephoto lense) … outside!!!
Jan 13, 2013 @ 08:48:13
Thanks. I’m not a fan of mice in the house, but when they won’t run from you, I figure you might as well take the pictures…
Jan 13, 2013 @ 13:28:46
Absolutely — would be hard to not take advantage of its actions. Those type could become acceptable as part of the family!
Jan 12, 2013 @ 22:33:16
I declare they can be so cute! We had one once that was so hard to catch, he would come out of the pantry stand on two legs and just stare at us like he was one of the family….sad to finally get rid of him ( not really) some things we just have to do…You did get some really cute shots and how about that cat? Love it
Jan 13, 2013 @ 08:48:56
After this, I’m going to feel really guilty when I catch the little brat.
Jan 12, 2013 @ 23:13:18
haha, but we all have these experiences, you just were able to capture them all interestingly.
Jan 13, 2013 @ 08:49:20
I couldn’t believe the little show off was so bold!
Jan 13, 2013 @ 05:49:55
I hope you got the little daredevil.
Jan 13, 2013 @ 08:50:00
As of yet, there’s still little squeeking laughter coming from behind the cupboards.
Jan 13, 2013 @ 09:29:47
oh, my gosh! my late hubby would have had the broom in hand, and…SWAT! how fast thinking of you to capture its shenanigans!
Jan 13, 2013 @ 11:53:59
I thought about trying to hit him with the wine bottle but figured I’d break my coffee pot or something. Now that the dishes are done, I might not be so generous!
Jan 13, 2013 @ 09:46:05
That is the best start to a Sunday morning I’ve had in a long time!!!
Love it
Jan 13, 2013 @ 11:51:45
Glad we could help start your day off right!
Jan 13, 2013 @ 10:06:27
Got to admit… it is a cute little guy!
Jan 13, 2013 @ 11:52:07
Darn him. I hate having to kill them, but they are just so dirty. He’s got to go.
Jan 13, 2013 @ 12:36:53
Yeah I know, I have a garage full of them and I spent all last week cleaning up after them…. and then solving the problem.
Jan 13, 2013 @ 11:47:57
That is too funny! I can send over our Harrison, how dog that thinks he is a cat – he enjoys chasing after critters especially if they squeak he thinks they are his bo-bo. Sadly for this city gal he is pretty good at it and proud to show momma what he caught…and then looks confused when I scream!! ha ha ha
Jan 13, 2013 @ 11:52:55
That’s just his way of showing you how much he loves you. You’d think with three cats, I wouldn’t have to have a trap.
Jan 13, 2013 @ 18:15:59
And we do not have a cat and we do not need one!! Such is life. I wish Harrison did not love me sooo much!! LOL
Jan 13, 2013 @ 18:17:25
Jan 13, 2013 @ 16:46:09
Why is it that the invaders are disarmingly cute? A pest that is adorable stops us in our tracks. Our cat, Linus, has no idea of what a mouse is, let alone what to do should he encounter one – he will sleep on. The traps are set, so perhaps your visitor has received the message…
Jan 13, 2013 @ 17:06:42
I haven’t seen or heard him since I set the traps. If he’s as smart as he seems, he might have just left!
Jan 13, 2013 @ 18:43:45
I have never caught a mouse with those traps with the yellow plastic thingy on top. I think it takes a real heavy mouse to trigger that trap – bait is always gone though. I have a lot of luck with the old traps that are real hard to set. Good luck, love your blog. Pat/Texas
Jan 13, 2013 @ 19:19:30
Thanks. That is actually the same trap that caught my Christmas day visitor.
This mouse is just smarter than the average rodent!
Jan 13, 2013 @ 19:25:51
Wonderful shots..sweet soul! Such great closeups!
Visiting fomr macro mon.
Victoria
Jan 13, 2013 @ 19:30:39
This one made the close ups real easy!
Jan 13, 2013 @ 19:55:28
cute cute CUTE!! Love the addition of the sleeping cat…. !
Jan 13, 2013 @ 20:00:11
That’s exactly where he was through the whole photo shoot! Along with two other cats sleeping around the house. Silly cats!
Jan 13, 2013 @ 20:01:58
Lovely story! Glad it had a happy ending.
Jan 13, 2013 @ 20:04:04
Well, we’ll see if it stays happy. I haven’t seen the little varmint today, so I hope the trap scared him off.
Jan 14, 2013 @ 03:54:09
Wow… neat photos! And this one made me laugh out loud when I got to the cat photos!! LOL!
We have had run-ins with mice, because we moved into a 1930s house which had been ‘renovated’ by a DIY ‘expert’ and there were holes everywhere. Never had one quite that bold though!
I hate those old snap-traps. I do understand why you need to get rid of mice – I won’t tolerate them indoors either – but I prefer the human traps and drive them off somewhere far, far away in the middle of the countryside. I know, I’m just an old softie!
Jan 14, 2013 @ 06:43:00
I really prefer the cats to do their job. As of yet, the mouse seems to have figured out he’s not welcome, and I haven’t seen or heard from him since.
Jan 14, 2013 @ 05:23:50
Absolutely amazing pictures!
Jan 14, 2013 @ 06:44:01
Thanks. He was quite happy to model for me!
Jan 14, 2013 @ 05:25:11
He is a cute little fellow.
Jan 14, 2013 @ 06:44:20
Sadly…why do they have to be so cute?
Jan 14, 2013 @ 08:03:01
That is about the cutest thing I’ve seen all day! Not sure how I would feel if it was MY house and dishes, but you sure got some amazing photos!
Jan 14, 2013 @ 08:23:08
You can only be grossed out for so long. The dishes wash and hopefully he got the message to go away. No body, but I haven’t seen or heard him since.
Jan 14, 2013 @ 11:36:54
Lol ! Oh my, the cute little mouse wouldn’t have any chance with my cat Rosie !
Jan 14, 2013 @ 12:17:57
Would Rosie like to come visit?
Jan 14, 2013 @ 15:03:29
What a cute little critter! I once had mice as pets and was amazed at how nice they were to each other.
Jan 14, 2013 @ 15:11:22
If only they could be litter trained, it wouldn’t be quite so bad. Still, I prefer them to stay outside.
Jan 14, 2013 @ 15:15:24
Great detail of a hard subject!
Jan 14, 2013 @ 15:21:51
Thanks!
Jan 15, 2013 @ 07:40:04
Love the images but can’t help but think there’s more where he came from!
Jan 15, 2013 @ 07:48:41
Don’t say that! Wait. If he came from outside, and there are more out there, I’m okay with that.
Jan 15, 2013 @ 12:50:30
Amazing shots of the cute little mousie! I hope he dosn’t come in to visit you anymore. I have a feeling there won’t be a happy end to this tale.
Jan 15, 2013 @ 15:11:03
Not very happy for the mouse, but I didn’t do it. One of the cats woke up and took care of it for me.