Not again!

Last night as I was laying in bed and pondering the universe I heard a commotion. Thinking that maybe one of the kids had woken up and was coming down to use the bathroom I waited for the tell tale footsteps down the stairs. None came but the noise continued in an odd fashion. Looking around my room I noticed the one of my cats was missing. Then knowing that it was him getting into something I got out of my warm, comfy bed and trucked over quickly to catch him in some act. I throw on the lights and what do I see....I see that Salem has something cornered by the stairs. First thought...A MOUSE! But upon looking alot closer I see that it was Belle. The F***ing hamster was on the loose again and Salem almost had a snack. I do the dive to "gently" tried to catch her but she is in fighting mode and my hands become a potty for this rodent. But I catch her and get her back in her cage and then I wonder. When did the kids leave it open or has this creature figured a way to escape? Whatever at this point I am too tired and my hands smell. Wash hands, curse at hamster, go to bed.