I don't have screens on my windows, nor have I seen any in the houses I've lived in or visited, save for one or two. It's not as standard as it is in the States.

I have noticed here in NZ that it is almost unheard of to have an indoor only cat. It works for the most part. I have never seen a dead cat on the roads, nor am I aware of it being much of a problem. NZ on the whole, strikes me as a very cat-loving country (they seem to be the preferred pet) and neighbours love having cats in the neighbourhood to spoil. I think it's a great situation as I can't imagine making Boo stay inside all the time yet I hate to worry.

And, Carole, I'm a girl!!

Soledad means solitude in Spanish.