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bluedog

Rat Royalty

08/28/2008 10:59 AM
My parents have a huge mole problem. They live in the country and the moles push up daily/nightly. My dad has tried alot of stuff. I have thought about taking Paisley over there and hanging out for a bit and seeing if instinct kicks in. She definitely has the drive to go after squirrels but she can never catch them.

Christine Mom to Michael & Charlotte Moose (lab), Paisley (rattie), Clark & Lois (tolerant kitties)

DaisysMom

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08/28/2008 11:02 AM
Many ratties are mole killers - LOL!!! As long as she's up to date on all her shots, I don't see why you couldn't give it a try. My place was the same way, but our cats completed eradicated the mole population long before Daisy came

Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom

ivy

Rat-A-Tat-Tat

08/28/2008 1:33 PM
Yes, I really have to watch Ivy when we go to the baseball field that has them because if I do not she would dig up the outfield trying to get them.

daisydeux

Ratastic

08/28/2008 2:03 PM
mINE NEVER KILLED ANY B/C I WATCHED 'EM, BUT WE USED TO HAVE MOLES & THEY FOUD THEIR TUNNELS IMMEDIATELY AND WERE RELENTLESS/OBSESSED WITH GETTING THEM. hAVEN'T HAD THAT PROBLEM IN A WHILE

bigdawg04

Rattie

08/28/2008 6:41 PM
If there gamie it is possible as long as the moles are active. If not it is to late this year, but if you plant some caster beans you will have no moles. Need to plant them in the spring

Damon

singingpilgrim

Ratastic

08/30/2008 1:11 AM
Our late great Zack (collie/terrier mix) was an avid mole hunter. We have no idea what kind of terrier he was though... And I know Sophie is AWARE of moles (or something under the ground) because she'll intently sniff, and sometimes dig shallowly and sniff again... But I don't think we really have any right now, so I don't know... but all that points to me that a rattie would do well at it... and the fact that Zack safety and often killed moles makes me think it's not like it's likely to get Paisley sick... so I figure, worth a try!

Pamela ~Sophia Abigail's Mom~ Ratbones Rescue Volunteer

tiggarat

Bratty Ratty

08/30/2008 2:03 AM
my ratties are always hunting, but they haven't caught anything lately (the ground gets so hard during the summer...no rain), but last spring they were hunting and killing gophers and moles. as long as Paisley is up to date with her shots, it couldn't hurt to see what she'd do. some ratties have strong prey drives, but others don't...so it would be interesting to see where she fits in, especially since she likes to chase squirrels so much.

Lisabeth furbabies: Lucy and Molly (1 1/2 yr old decker ratties), and Rosie (3 yr old dobie) Buddy - gone but never forgotten. "I don't think he has any idea he's a dog, really. Of course, he thinks he has a rather odd figure for a man" - Dodie Smith

winnihoohoo

Bratty Ratty

08/30/2008 5:24 AM
My Brielle has killed several rats. I don't know if moles can carry Lepto or not, but that is the shot vets recommend if your dog kills rats and mice. Brielle never has had the shot, and has not gotten sick, thank goodness. I think I was afraid she would have a allergic reaction to the vaccine, is why I did not get it.

gwacie

Rat-A-Tat-Tat

08/30/2008 7:11 AM
Mine have chased all the moles out of my yard - but be careful if your folks have laid poison for the moles. I'd hate Paisley to get into any.

gwacie (Bethany) My Doggies: http://www.myadams.net/dogs/ Rescue: http://www.newrattitude.org

Susan

Terrier Terror

09/04/2008 12:41 AM
Yes, Ratties will go after moles and kill them, but would your parents mind if they dig up the yard while doing it? Mine get anything that goes into their territory on top of the ground or under it! Once they get obsessed with moles the yard is never the same. Mine have dug a six foot long tunnel, it was a group effort but Once started they would not stop.

ANYTHING WORTH DOING IS WORTH OVERDOING Mom of eight, only three left at home! Pack leader to ten ratties: Maggie, Mysty, Berry, Simon, Ceecee and five puppies, Star,Sari, Bluebelle, Double stuf,and Snortie. As well as Ginger the Border Collie and a herd of turkeys!

rattytatty

Training Moderator

09/04/2008 8:04 AM
Bailey (AND Buster) kill moles and when they go outside immediately set out on a mission to do so! LOL Oddly enough, my little black doxie (Lil'Bit) is the one who is obsessed about killing mice and she's as good at catching them as most cats I've seen. Now Hoss (my 12-year old doxie)... doesn't do anything. LOL

~Nora~ Mom to Hoss, Lil'Bit, Buster & Bailey, CGC, OA, OAJ

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