Quote Originally Posted by JenBKR
I don't think I could stand it if I let my cats out. I would constantly worry about them and wonder where they are. No matter where you live, a cat can easily get hit by a car. I'm happy knowing that my two are safe and sound in the house
Same here .. I just can't do it. I fear they would never return, not because they don't like home, but just out of natural curiousity they might get lost or hurt or both. I have let mine out on occasion but ONLY if I'm with them and in my sight. However, we just moved this past summer and I see that the area we built our house on was a former (and still is, actually) hawk-nesting area and we see hawks quite frequently in our own backyard. So since I have moved, NONE of my girls have been let out at all. That's something else to consider in addition to cars, cruel humans, etc -- there are lots of predators! I think it's probably just best to educate everyone in your family that they need to look down when leaving to make sure no kitties escape. Early prevention ..