I’m in the country also. The cat keeps the rodents at bay the dog barks when someone or something comes on the yard. Had a golden lab St. Bernard cross one of the best dogs I’ve had boys were 6 and2 years when we got him as a puppy. That dog protected those boys with his life never really had to worry about them as long as the dog was with them. Saw dog have a black bear up on hind legs thought a trip to the vet was coming but he handled it well chased the bear away. Everyone that lives here including the pets has chores to do to make a life here so far it’s worked well.
