Yes, it is hard to make a previosly feral or stray cat a strictly indoor cat, but there is still a difference in a cat bolting for the door and escaping, and "being let out". And even if you feel you must let your cat out, if you know she roams and gets lost, why is she being let out at night for a few hours, instead of in the daytime, for a few minutes? I, too, have a previously stray "bolter", but the only time she is allowed out is during the day, when I'm home, and no longer than an hour. This decreases her bolting urges and I have made her outdoor excursions as safe as they can possibly be made. Too bad more people don't try to learn about cat behaviors, especially once they realize they have a problem. Poor little Tascha, I pray she turns up safe and can be "readopted". I do feel sorry for the owner, but she has a choice on whether or not to learn how to be a responsible pet owner, Tascha has no choice.

[ October 25, 2001: Message edited by: 4 feline house ]