A house that was previously free of mice experienced an infestation after two kittens, Mimi and Ruben, began bringing live wood mice into the property. The cats, acquired during lockdown, would hunt in nearby woods and release their prey, still alive, inside the house.
The presence of the mice led to various issues, including droppings and urine under the kitchen sink. A particularly strong, rotten-egg smell emanating from behind the fridge was traced to a water trough that had become a toilet for the confused mice.
One occupant of the house was bitten by a mouse and required a tetanus booster. The individual had attempted to bond with the mouse after rescuing it for the third time.