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Just saw a rat in my garden

105 replies

Kayrel · 06/07/2024 11:51

God I struggle to even type the word. Phobia isn’t the half of it

So our house does back up onto countryside so I’m realistic in that they must exist somewhat close to me. Neighbours also compost and 5 or so years we had to block an entrance said animals were using into our garden.

im worried cause my dog is very interested in a side garage which we do not use. (Direction it ran)

We do not leave rubbish out due to my phobia. I make extra dump runs to avoid this. All access points are sealed.

Please tell me what to do. Money is tight (had to fork out for car issues)

Someone sensible please tell me what to do. I have broken my phone before by chucking it when I unexpectedly saw a pic of said animal. Phobia is terrible. This will cause an issue with dh cause I am blowing up issue

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MrsSkylerWhite · 06/07/2024 11:57

Nothing you can do, there are many more rats than there are people. They generally mind their own business.

WoozieWoo · 06/07/2024 11:56

Awww cute!

Leave it be. It's just a wild animal. We've build houses everywhere, where are they supposed to go.

Maybe get help with your phobia instead of killing animals.

Kayrel · 06/07/2024 11:56

But there’s never just one is there? I’m trying to be proactive!

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lowsugarchilli · 06/07/2024 11:55

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Kayrel · 06/07/2024 11:55

Shit the dog is going back to said garage and sniffing

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