Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Mole in the Hole

Pierre Westie: “I am considering pleading the fifth amendment if I am brought in for questioning in the untimely death of this vermin. It is a mole and while I know all critters deserve to live a long and healthy life, they are not welcome to make themselves at home in my backyard. I am sure that you’ve heard the old saying about making mountains out of mole hills. Well, there is a reason for that. One mole can dig 150 feet in a day. These tiny little insectivores can destroy your backyard in no time! They dig tunnels right below ground level and it drives me crazy. I can hear them down there munching on grubs, worms, beetles and other gross things.
  
Anyway, Bentley and I were outside doing our perimeter search when I heard THE MOLE! I tilted my head to zero in on its exact location then bingo. My paws were digging at lightning speed. It wasn’t long before I was able to stick my head in the tunnel and voila…the mole was mine. Mom refused to have my quarry mounted for display over the fireplace. I’m kinda bummed about that but at least I have a photo of the big hunt. Please ignore the mess I made in my pursuit to make our backyard a beautiful and safe place.
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49 comments :

  1. wow you got the mole-ster BRAVO!!! I'm not the big hunter by now but I'll try ....

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    1. This little mole has been tearing up our yard for weeks now!

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  2. Chloe can relate to this!!! She actually caught a chippie!! Of course, I was standing right next to her when this occurred, so the poor, scared little critter was able to get away ALIVE because I insisted she "DROP" the poor thing! Chloe was so proud! So, I can imagine Pierre was too!

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    1. Pierre left the corpse next to its hole. He didn't want to eat it, just kill it.

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  3. Great job, Pierre! Bummer that your mole can't be proudly displayed over the fireplace.

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  4. Mom wishes we would capture a mole, but no, we go for the wabbits and yesterday was a really nasty murder. Mom is still trying to get over how it went down. My sisters' first kill was not a nice one.

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    1. We are still trying to find out why the cuteness of the intruder matters. It bothers Mom lots more when we kill a bunny then one of the more uglier creatures.

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    2. We have only had one rabbit in our yard and it hightailed after it caught sight of the Bayou Boys. I don't know why cuteness counts. LOL!

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  5. They can dig 150 feet in a day, oh my gosh! You were just protecting your backyard!

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    1. Isn't that nuts? They can destroy my garden in no time at all!

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  6. Our efforts have been less than appreciated as well. Mom says it could have something to do with parading said critters around the yard with out body parts attached or something and it grosses her out.

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    1. I can't understand how anyone can not enjoy a decapitated critter parade! Hahaha!

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  7. Wow, that's great work there Pierre.....errrr....am I allowed to say that if you've taken the 5th?????
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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    1. I will admit to asking the mole to evacuate but think it must have had a heart attack or something...

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  8. Good job, Pierre! We hope you got extra treats for all the hard work you did.

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    1. I did get a treat for leaving the mole alone like a good boy.

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  9. Wow! Congratulations on catching that mole! I have never seen a mole in my yard, but have seen and caught several mousies and shrews. It's out sworn doggie duty to keep our territory free of such rodents.

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    1. We only have moles and squirrels in our yard. It is important to keep critters on our toes.

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  10. Your the man!!! Come to my house next!

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    1. We will dig up moles and play with your future puppies!

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  11. Very impressive for a little dog. You really should have your trophy mounted and hung on a wall.

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    1. Wouldn't it look great?!? I am fast and furious when it comes to exterminating moles!

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  12. Be careful. Those moles love to bite your tongue which not only hurts but can cause a lot of swelling & stink.
    I seen it happen to a cat, nasty drool & stink made it impossible for me to even nose nudge. HuMom took care of it.
    Don’t get me wrong my furiend, I would have had to go at it too if it were me😉🐾

    Nose nudges,
    CEO Olivia

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    1. Wow! Mom obviously didn't know they could bite my tongue. She is not going to let me dig for them anymore.

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  13. The Mighty Hunter has such a cute face!

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  14. Pierre, we're so proud of you ! Well done ! Purrs

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  15. Oh Pierre, mighty mole hunter...you probably wouldn't want that mole mounted over the fire place anyway. One less thing to dust. Congrats on bagging that little varmint. Well done, buddy.

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  16. well done, Pierre!!! You are a badass!!!

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    1. I will be looking for a black leather jacket to wear. Do they make Harley's in a Westie size?

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  17. We are so IMPRESSED! You actually had to locate and dig to get your quarry! You are a legend. We don't have moles....sigh

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    1. Thank you so very much! That is sweet and I am super duper proud!!

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  18. Great job, Pierre!! Neither of our dogs are mole hunters, but our chickens are! LOL
    Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets

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    1. Wow! Have they caught a mole yet?? That is very impressive.

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  19. Pierre you are doing what you were made to do. Do it w/o guilt and with gusto...family first..Hugs madi your bfff

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  20. Bravo Pierre!!! We have a lot of trouble with those creatures. Mice and voles dig holes and paths through our yard especially this time of year. They go under the snow! We would love to have you come and dead ours
    hugs
    Hazel & Mabel

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    1. They have been ravaging our yard so Mom and Dad were glad that I got one of them. They simply make a mess in the yard.

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  21. Feel free to visit us this Spring, you can hunt all the moles you want :)

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  22. As it was not trophy hinting we fully support your catch!

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    1. We only hunt to protect our family and our home/yard. This little mole was ruining gardens and our yard.

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  23. Pierre, you did a good job protecting your yard!

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  24. Way to go Mighty Mole hunter! I love all creatures, too, but those guys can stay far away from my garden. -
    Rascal and Rocco

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  25. Is it good idea to use trap for eliminating moles?

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