
I'm grateful I have cats. My landlord waited too long before closing the basement windows this year. My co-habitants in my building have mice to deal with, an exterminator was called, and thanks to my little mousers, we have been pest free. As they checked for evidence of any infestation, they noted there was a big bonus to our having cats.
Thankfully I am down to 2 cats, more manageable and affordable. Once upon a time before my 3rd kid, I had up to 6 cats.