Your little black was hanging out washing? 
Most cats hunt, mine 'plays' with her prey unfortunately that's very often in the middle of the kitchen floor. One time when H and I were away S rang in a panic because the cat had brought a baby rabbit into the living room and it was now running loose !
Its always advisable to keep their worming and defleaing up to date
Labour Brings in excellent Renter's Rights - long overdue.
