Wow, just reading all of this. I am so glad your baby is ok and you went out there in time. I'll tell you , the only time Gizmo is out of my sight, is when, I actually leave home without him, which is very rare. He goes everywhere with me because I am a home body that lives in the country, so I never go any further than to our small shopping area, where everyone already knows him.
I have a deck porch and I do n't care who opens the door to go in or out, he will never step out there before looking up at me for approval, and then my porch is gated so he cannot go down the stairs at all unless I open the gate.
Only other pet lovers understand what these little fur balls mean to a family, they are in fact a member of the family and we protect them as such. Its a shame that we have to forever be on constant guard with them because of the world we live in today, but to turn your back for even a second could be tragic.
Again, so glad you and your baby are ok.
Cynthia & Gizmo