Wow Edgar, you have a great dog for helping to remove the rats! He will be quick to destroy them, which in reality is less cruel than using traps or poison. I respect all life, but I am a gardener too, and I also hate rodents. When it comes to humans against rats, for survival, I vote for the humans to survive. Thank you for keeping your land clear of rats, with as little suffering as possible! I hope your crops multiply and you receive plentiful rains.