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Following my heart, I tried to save the mouse. I just can't stand to see any animal suffer, and the only reason I didn't act right away when she first brought him in the room was that nagging "let nature take its course" idea (which I am still torn about...it involves me witnessing suffering and not doing anything about it...I just can't agree with that.)

Anyway, I attempted to save the little guy, but as I attempted, he shot off way across the room, and I can't find him now. So it really wasn't as easy a catch as I thought it would be. Well, I guess nature may indeed "take its course" after I go to bed, if kitty finds him. (It's probably more like "when" she finds him.)

I think there's some deeper philosophical, ethical issues to ponder here, but I am frankly too deliriously tired to coherently do so. So I'll just say thanks to everyone for the advice, and goodnight!