I think the key word in your scenario is “cat.” A mouse wouldn’t choose to scurry so far from its base, but it could be compelled to by a predator – your kitty. One option you might try would be a shoe box with mouse hole cut-outs on opposite ends (preferably with the holes cut 1.5″-2″ near the corner of the box – so that you can place that side against the wall). Place a well-baited snap-trap or glue board perpendicular to the long wall of the box and set the box against the wall – with the baited side of the trap facing the wall, too). You can bait glue boards and snap traps with peanut butter and dry oatmeal. You can also bait the shoe box with a little dry oatmeal. You should probably tape the lid to the box (so the cat doesn’t open up the box and get into the trap). Later, when you go to check the box, make sure that you use rags to cover the two mouse hole cut-outs so that nothing comes pouring out onto your floor. Good luck. If you need professional help, give us a call. Here is our contact info: http://bit.ly/rMxBOM

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