Most people consider mice to be pests once they enter our homes. But did you know that mice are very intelligent creatures who can communicate with one another and understand and express emotions? Just like us, they feel pain, fear, empathy and care for one another; especially if one of their peers is sick or injured. When compared to humans, their brain to body ratio has been found to be the same. And just like us, each mouse has its own personality.

In my family, we use 'live traps' to catch then release wild mice who enter our home. If you decide that you must kill any mice that enter your home, the most humane way to do this is by using mouse "snap traps" that will kill instantly. Poison is not recommended as it is cruel and the mice can enter the walls of your home to die, creating another issue with odor.

However the worst method to kill mice is the Glue Board. Mice get stuck on the glue board and die a horrible death where they starve and dehydrate to death while experiencing unimaginable fear!

My wife and I want to BAN GLUE BOARDS FROM BEING SOLD IN CANADA. If you agree that they are a horrible and cruel method to kill mice, please join us by signing this petition which will be delivered to Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) as well as the major retailers selling these items, such as Canadian Tire Corp, Home Hardware, Home Depot, Lowes etc.

TOGETHER, WE CAN BAN THESE HORRIBLE AND CRUEL TRAPS!

Thank you for your support, and we ask that you share this petition far and wide to show you care about these intelligent, sentient animals and want to prevent them from suffering long and painful deaths!

Sincerely,

Rick & Jeanette Ivanoff

(Image courtesy of Just Comics / Joan Chan)