Outdoor cats are different than cats who go outside. Most cats will practice hunting behavior when let outside. However, outside cats will be used to spending all or nearly all of their time outdoors, and better able to take care of themselves than indoor cats that spend some time outdoors. If you want a dedicated mouser, an outdoor cat is the best choice.  Short-haired cats make the best choice for mousers, because you will not have to worry about their fur becoming tangled, matted, or trapped in something. Female cats tend to be more consistent hunters than males. You can get a potential mouser from any source with cats available. However, many animal shelters have formerly stray cats available, which make great outdoor cats. These felines are used to spending time outdoors, and are even happy to be there. They are also not dependent on constant human companionship.  Consider getting more than one outdoor cat at a time. They can enjoy having another cat to snuggle with, groom, and hunt with. Kittens will not be prepared on their own to begin hunting right away. They are also more vulnerable to predators like owls and wolves. For this reason, it is best to get a cat that is already about the size of a rabbit if you want it to be a mouser. Once you have chosen your mouser-to-be, take it to your veterinarian for a checkup. The vet will ensure that the cat is in good health, and provide it with any vaccinations and other care it may need.  Spaying or neutering your outdoor cats will not stop them from being effective hunters. However, it will reduce the tendency to roam, helping to keep them on your property.  Your vet can also insert a tiny microchip in your cat for identification purposes.
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