I usually keep my tying materials in my van ready for a break at work. Well I just traded it in for a pickup and can't keep as much in there. Most of the materials are in a "rubbermade" (without a lid) in the corner of the living room waiting for a permanent home in the closet. Been there for a week now. Not a problem.

Well I just heard some shuffig and scratching behind me tonight, then it stopped. Out of the corner of my eye I see my cat walk proudly by. I look to see and he has my newest grey squirrel tail in his mouth walking off to the next room. Whoa buddy! I quickly take it from him and laugh as he looks at me with the "What did I do?" expression that he so often gives me.

I stuff that tail down as far as I can in the bin and 5 minutes later I turn around and, without a sound this time, he has it on the ground pinned under his front paw just staring at it like it was just moving. I look at him and he walks away. Hasn't touched it since. Must be positive it's dead this time.