My babies are all kept indoors. I live where there are coyotes, racoons, and skunks wandering around and it's just too darn dangerous for them to be outside! My Mac was an outdoor cat when he was poofed and given to me. At first he was a doo darter, but it's been years since he has wanted outside. He is a grand old gentleman in his teens now, and he loves being indoors where it's warm in the winter and cool in the summer. You could leave the door wide open and he would just look outside and stay put. Ming has always been an indoor cat, I adopted him when he was a kitten. He's scared of the outdoors and I keep it that way. Kimba was an outdoor cat who adjusted to being indoor-only within a month of being with me. He was about 7 months old when I took him in, 2 of his previous owners had moved and abandoned him, poor little guy. I do not know why they did that. He is mostly a good boy who loves to play and snuggle on your lap. You're right, Donna. The more I know people, the better I like cats. Not the people on here, though. You guys are great!