Dogs and cats join the US capital's long war on rats

Dogs and cats join the US capital's long war on rats

The District of Columbia consistently makes the top five list of America’s rattiest cities, a problem made worse by warming winters, a rising population, and outdoor dining areas made permanent after the Covid pandemic.

Now, some people are fighting back.

A group of local dog owners patrol the city's alleys, using their dogs to sniff out and kill rats.

For businesses, however, there's another solution: cats.

Blue Collar Cats is a program that allows business owners take in a street cat to act as a rodent deterrent.