[Still going to be a while before she uncovers everything, though it does help that he's being a little less tightlipped about himself these days. A little.]

A little. They mostly helped take care of any mice and other vermin around the barns. [As the older dog settles near his feet, he idly reaches down to give it a little scratch behind the ears.] Some cats had their own territory and hung out with specific families while others roamed in-between. There weren't too many so there wasn't a lot of competition.