Because my dear husband loves to trap mice, but does not have the heart to kill them. After capturing, he letsĀ the mouseĀ go. I asked, how can he be sure he is not catching the same mouse. He decided to conduct an experiment, painting theĀ tail of any capturedĀ mouse with brilliantĀ orange non-washable paint. None have showed up back at our home, but if you happen upon aĀ cuteĀ orange-tailed mouse, please let us know!
