Although you have written your short encounter in a way that makes us realise that it was fun for the pets at least at first, I agree with your niece on crying. The vet costs money and taking them to the vet wastes time, but that is hardly the issue when it comes to health concerns. If it was me, I would have been scared to death. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" />