Saturday, July 24, 2010

Critter Wars

On Wednesday evening this week the dogs went nuts - running around, barking, jumping at the window in the living room. I looked out, didn't see anything at first. Then I said, "It's just a fat rabbit on the front lawn. No...wait...that's not a rabbit. I think it's a groundhog." He started walking, and his identity was confirmed. He walked right up to the front steps then walked around them into the bushes along the foundation. Couldn't see him anymore.

The problem: now there is a BIG HOLE behind those bushes, right next to the foundation. Time for a groundhog relocation project. Let the games begin.

6 comments:

Frank said...

We have a groundhog family on our hill, and they really dig some big holes. Good luck with the relo...just don't go all Caddy Shack. ;-)

Merci said...

We'd be happy to leave him alone if he had set up housekeeping under the shed or somewhere in the yard. Just not by the front door. From what I understand, they can undermine a foundation, as well. Yikes.

I'm betting that we'll have to call in a pro.

secret agent woman said...

Oh, poor choice of location on his part. I have aground hog who visits, but I've not found his burrow. I think it must be in the woods.

secret agent woman said...

Oh, poor choice of location on his part. I have aground hog who visits, but I've not found his burrow. I think it must be in the woods.

Merci said...

Yep! I'd be glad to leave him alone if he had made a better choice! Of course, there's no telling where the tunnels go, no matter where the entrance may be...

Joe Tornatore said...

If you solicit the services of Billy the Exterminator, he'll find another suitable home for the critter.