I have to add to this story. We also live in the country, in the mountains. We haven't actually had critters inside the house, but our house has a covered porch around the front and side of the house. We have had all kinds of animals and snakes in the yard and on the porch, even had a black bear looking in the french doors one night. Lots of deer, turkeys and even was awakened this very morning by coyotes. One night our black lab was barking and really going nuts outside, when we went out to see what was going on, two huge buffalo went running through the yard. WOW, my husband and I just looked at each other and broke out laughing. Apparently someone was raising them nearby and they made an escape! :shock: :lol: