One of our feral babies is named Al. She has been with us for over 2 1/2 years (ever since she was born) and we are still not allowed to pet her or to touch her in any way. She doesn't even allow us to look at her very much. Our washer and dryer is outside on the carport. I was putting clothes from the washer into the dryer. At some point, Al decided that she needed to be inside the dryer. I close the door and started it. She wasn't in it but for about 20 terrifying seconds. She now stays clear away from the dryer. She still likes to sleep on top of it however. I felt terrible.