What Do You Think? Gently Now :)

[mruffruff]

Do what's good for you and yours.

I have 11 cats. Two of them must be inside/outside. If Joey is kept inside only, he self-mutilates until he bleeds! Mac pees everywhere. So they can go out during the day, but must stay in at night. I still have a few puddles, and have to watch that no one beats up on Joey. A big outdoor pen just isn't enough for these two.

I still worry when they're outside and you will too. It's a MOM thing

[Vermontcat]

Do you have a fenced in yard?
Have you tried to train them to use a leash and harness?
It was really easy to leash train Milly & Izzy and they are happy if the get to go outside for 10-15 minutes supervised.
They are also naughty about jumping on the counters, we really have to be careful when we have food out or they will sample it.
Good luck in finding something that works for you.

[Pinot's Mom]

Good luck in finding something that works for you.

That's the key - find what works for you. You're living there; we're not!