HAted it...the options sucked...so I pounded a beer and grabbed on with my long needle-nose pliers and pulled it out.
She's upset now, but seems no worse... I'll keep an eye on her for a bit longer and then put her back. I think she'll be fine, she's a warrior.
Thanks for all the input and especially Shawn for dealing with me while I was freaking out over this... What happens now happens, but I think she'll be un-phased.
Mike