Though they look like rascally rabbits, they`re actually verminous kitties. |
We've dealt with household infestations from ants to other aunts and everything in between, but even with our knowledge of rats and roaches, nothing could have prepared us for the verminescent overrun we unexpectedly faced. We had a case of kittens and no good clue how to deal with them.
They're a wily bunch, kittens. They're bigger than most rats and far more cute slash cuddly. Ants are easy, you just vacuum them up and call it a day. Spiders, no matter how numerous, you can just stomp or scoop up and deliver outside, but kittens? It sounds easy because they're so much bigger and easy to spot than even the very biggest of bed bug, but they're also faster and have sharp claws and teeth.
It sounds bad, but don't worry, it is.
Left - "Right there" says me, "CAT!"
We were laying down for a midday night-night when we noticed the problem. MissLissa was at the door and kittens were on the floor. Brendan popped out of bed and I climbed up, over and out of my sleep-pen. Cats and kids on the floor, taking turns chasing one another, what could be better and what could be worse?
We knew it was an infestation so we tried to capture and pet them. We chased them around the room, over the furniture and under the beds. They thought they'd be safe under our short beds, but we're as good at wiggling in to tight spots as they were, so the match was even.
And just as sure as we try to escape past our gate (with fast guards who turn us back) they did likewise. They're as good of climbers as me, though more furry, but just like in from my own experience, when they got to the gate and tried to up & over it, they were turned back... towards us.
There was no way out for them. It didn't end until the big people caught them and took them away (in a cardboard box, as I recall). We were relieved to be free from these cuddly parasites dwelling in our dwelling, but also sad because the chase was so much fun.
At that point the idea of a nap was pretty much out the window.
We've kept our eyes keen for more signs of house kitties, but so far it seems the exorcism was successful. If you suspect you may have cats, here's some telltale signs to look out for:
Snoozing felines on window sills or in sun beams,
Rush of cats in the general kitchen direction whenever a can opener is used.
Surplus fur on furniture, clothes, carpet, stuffed animals, vents, filters, and toothbrushes.
Curious purring noise coming from the critter that rubs up against your leg when you come home.
Lap full of cat when trying to watch TV.
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