Most cats will "mouse" -- it's that inate predator instinct. There are so many beautiful cats that need homes -- I implore you to go there first. I also recommend a neutered female over a neutered male. Neutered males are still apt to "spray" (urine) to mark their territory in your home. Females tend not to (but they can). All my females of many breeds were excellent mousers. I frankly would avoid Siamese and siamese crosses -- I have found them to be very vocal (in a irritating way), and mine have tended to be high-strung. Long haired breeds tend to shed more and have more fur ball problems. Be sure that whatever cat you get has NOT been declawed. A lot of people declaw inside cats to keep them from sharpening their nails on rugs and furniture. They can't catch prey or defend themselves without claws. If you give them a kitty scratching post, and tell them "NO!" when they use your furniture, you shouldn't have a big problem. But, please, please, go check the local animal shelters first -- find a sweet loving kitty you like and she'll love you forever for having saved her life! She'll keep your mice away too. If she doesn't, go to Walmart or the hardware store and buy some glue traps for mice. Place them along the wall where you've seen the rodents. They tend to run along walls and cabinets. I caught a rat in my garage in just 15 minutes with one!
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