Quote Originally Posted by Heather78418
... Can they be trined to deal with them ?? How???? I live in an apartment on the second floor so I dont let them out onto the balcony , Call me paranoid but I am afraid that they will fall and get hurt..... Any ideas????
Some cats take to the harness and leash like a fish to water, and others don't. You can buy a harness and leash and let the cat investigate. Try placing the harness on him/her and see how they react. Do this slowly and give them treats and playtime so they associate good things with the harness. I harness/leash trained my cat since she was a kitten and we have daily walks in the backyard when the weather permits.

I read that you're in an apartment. The easier and safer method would be to screen in your balcony. Many people use a chicken wire type mesh to attach from ceiling to floor to prevent any possible escape. Then you can place cat condos out on the balcony for a great view for the cats.

I'd be worried to take a cat on a leash out to a public area (rather than an enclosed backyard). Any number of things could scare the cat and you might not be able to keep the cat safe (off leash dogs running up, noises, if cat escapes from harness/leash etc.)