Though we do not have a cat in our household due to having an anxious dog, we have several neighborhood cats that like to sun themselves in our yard. Do you have any cats?
No, I don't have cats either.  I'm allergic, but I am intrigued by the species and their ability to hunt and catch vermin so easily.  
Exactly, that is why I never chase them off. Ever since the cats have been around, I have not had a single issue with mice in the house.
I agree.  They hang out in my backyard and I believe it helps a lot.  They hear sound too faint or too high for the human ear like those made by mice and rats.
And also a growling dogs. My terrier does not like that they are in her space but they have grown accustomed to a bark or two.
, but poorer color vision. Cats, despite being solitary hunters, are a social species. Cat communication includes the use of vocalizations including meowing, purring, trilling, hissing, growling and grunting as well as cat-specific body language. Cats also communicate by secreting and perceiving pheromones.
Female domestic cats can have kittens from spring to late autumn, with litter sizes ranging from two to five kittens. 
Domestic cats can be bred and shown as registered pedigreed cats, a hobby known as cat fancy. Failure to
Snowshoe cats have an affectionate and docile disposition. Due to this, they do not do well under circumstances where they are left alone for long periods of time. Snowshoes are also very vocal, though their voices are not as loud as the Siamese, a cat found in their breed heritage. They are noted as being very intelligent and have the ability to learn tricks and open doors. These cats also enjoy water, and may swim.
History.
In the 1960s, a cat, owned by Siamese cat breeder