Lynda Thornton wrote in newsRd7yKACwKx+Ews1
@btinternet.com:

I saw what looked like a large mouse or small rat run across the back
border of the garden this morning, a pale brown/beige colour. It must
have come from behind the garden shed. I've never seen one before - is
this a problem?

Not if you only see one - they are bound to be about, after all. But if
you start seeing it/them regularly, you may need to get an exterminator in.

If it's a little rat, it may just move on, if you are lucky. But if it's a
big fat mouse, chances are there are more little mice inside it - and soon
there will be more still.

The local council may be able to help you if it's a rat. Otherwise, get a
mousetrap, or let the moggies back in.

Victoria