Wayne, would something like this work...

.....for your kitties that insist on going outside?
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...1/fbd82b97.jpg

I believe this is from Miss Meow and her four meezers, but I know K & L have a great outdoor "run" for their brood too.

I have no idea how big your yard is, but from what I remember you live somewhat out in the country so at least you shouldn't have to worry about association rules and such like we do(:rolleyes: ) if you wanted to build something like this.

I just thought it might be an idea since it appears it might not be safe for your furbabies to go outside freely anymore, and this just might be an alternative for them. I'm actually thinking of building something like this, but much smaller, and portable, for when we finally bring the kitties along in the motorhome.

Hope this helps because we most certainly don't want anymore of your babies to meet the same fate as sweet Cookie. :(