Oh no! What a near catastrophe! I'm glad you checked the washer right away. Hubby and the kids think I'm nuts for always having to know where the cats are at all times, but things like this is the reason. Imagine if you hadn't bothered to find where she was!

{{{Hugs}}} to you. Its not your fault! Cats are quick animals. I went into my craft closet yesterday for a total of 5 seconds, and Allen slipped in without me noticing. You'd think I'd notice a 20 pound orange cat slipping past me... but nooooo. He must have been in there for half and hour before I heard his pathetic meow.