This is just dreadful news CCL - what a shock for you. I'm just so relieved all your 9 furbabies came to no harm - I know it's upsetting to lose your things (same thing happened to us) but the furkids who matter to you were not harmed at all. Someone was watching over them.
I don't blame you sleeping in the chair - I bet you had lots of company!

Lynne