Thanks everyone for all the advice. I feel much better hearing all the comments. I'm afraid my Mushroom is staying inside for quite some time. I haven't taken her to a vet in a while so with some concerns over diseases from other cats, I think I will take her for that awful car drive she hates so much. She's been fixed by the way. I got her at a shelter and she was found on the streets and they were about to put her to sleep the next day when I took her. She's adorable now but very jumpy with sudden noises and hates being picked up even now. She'll be two in June and I've had her for a year a half. She purrs like crazy when she's on my bed which is where she is right now. She's not aggressive with the other cats but there are new cats in the neighborhood and I hear them fighting at night. She loves being outside so it's going to be hard to keep her in now. I'll have to though. Thanks for all the advice. I'm a new Mum and I'm loving it. She's my first solo cat responsibility.

[This message has been edited by bluey (edited April 02, 2001).]