Margret,
I think that cat's should be allowed out side. If you don't let them out then they can't run and expand there terratory. They should only be let out with a good amount of space and a close eye from the owner. They may only be let out for maybe 20 minutes a day but should get to be outdoors. If you want to leave your cat out for a longer time do what I did and make enclosed area, so she canrun and sleep in the sun.

[This message has been edited by britney06 (edited August 15, 2000).]