You could contact your local animal rescue groups or check the pets section of craigslist and adopt an organic rodent control device - aka pet. My late Westie, Tiffany, fancied herself "the great white hunter" and was great company. Winston the pug only barks at cars and dogs he doesn't like. He makes me laugh and will sit on my feet when they are cold. He also reminds me when it is time to stop gardening and go inside to make dinner.
Gophers may be even worse than deer. Yikes.
