Little old ladies pick up cars off of trapped relatives all the time. An eight inch log, plant the rear foot, step firmly, swing from the hips, and the cat will bounce once on the way to the outfield.
Well, I guess I'll just admire that she made do with what she had, she may not have had a lot of time to go looking for just the right log.
Love that hip action! Great response, the visual is great. LOL