It's true, gnu. Dachshunds are voracious rodent killers, and if I had a full sized Dachsie here, he would be sudden death on rats and other rodents. However, the only Dachshund presently resident here is a grossly fat old miniature version who is too lazy (and too cowardly) to attack even his own shadow! The rodents are entirely safe, I assure you. For the moment...

I am well aware that squirrels are rats with bushy tails. That's why I am so fond of both rats and squirrels. ;-) I encourage the local squirrels and chipmunks in every way I can. The chipmunks will practically eat food from my hand now.