Last Friday, while chatting with my neighbour, I noticed a squirrel going into my roof/soffit/attic? It’s all the same to me….basically invading my space. Squirrels are cute, and fun to watch, but I understand they can create havoc when inside a house. A student of mine in Bangkok had her telephone wire chewed apart by a squirrel many years ago. They can start fires by chew electrical wires, and/or create a stench by using the attic as their private bathroom.
Those all justifications for me to contact the pest control people. Within 3 days we have trapped 4 squirrels. Considering how many times the pest people reminded me that squirrels are territorial and there won’t be many, I am still not convinced. Maybe when 1 squirrel is relocated, 2 or 3 others try to move in? Will continue to trap squirrels until they are gone from the city??? Considering each trip here to pick up the trapped rodent and relocate it costs $90 I am wondering how much we will be forking out in the end!
It tears at my heart to see each squirrel trapped and frantic in those small cages; trying to chew their way through the metal bars. I am claustrophobic as a result a very abusive relationship many years ago, and the images of those squirrels brings back horrible memories. It appears as though I have unresolved trauma to work through. Maybe.
Toffee loves chasing the squirrels. It is different from when he chases cats. He dislikes cats, but wants to play with the squirrels. He has been extra sad these couple of days — maybe he senses I am sad, or maybe he understands that the squirrels are trapped.
Reflections 