We're out in the country, so shooting rodents is standard practice in this area. I can't do it, but one of the fellas here will when absolutely necessary.
The base of those seedlings is still there, so I'm hoping they'll recover.
They're not planted out yet so I've covered their container with screen until the Plantskydd order comes in. This product seems to work perfectly for animal control here -I haven't lost anything in the treated areas yet.
If your critter does decide to move in and stay you might try it.