The ominous (or not-so-ominous) claws

Although it wasn't a real mouse, I was concerned for its fate on that day in 2010 when Sylvia was about to apply the iron claws:

There was no need to worry, however, as Sylvia's claw positioning was deceptive.  She actually made friends with the mouse:

I was so proud of her that I didn't mind having to wash the clothes she'd sat on again.