lol! You've done it now Eddie, I hope Boomer didn't see that! As for putting up netting, yes I would have to get approval, and the chances of them allowing me to do so would be slim to none. You see, in order to get it put up I'd have to tell them why, and then I'd have to admit that it was for my cat ( who I'm not exactly allowed to have) There is pigeon netting that the base is going to put in eventually that covers from the floor to ceiling of our balcony, however we were told it would be put in within a few weeks of my arriving here and that was this past Spring So who knows. I may be able to create a makeshift lock on the screen door by jamming something under the edge of it to keep it from opening. Just have to remember to tell my hunny about it or he might bust it next time he goes outside to grill Thank you all for all your wonderful suggestions and sharing your stories, I have only had Boomer for a few months but he is so very special to me! I can see our bond getting stronger every day I have him, he rarely ever leaves my side anymore He was even waiting patiently on the bath mat just outside the tub when I got out of the shower this morning