Slick, without hesitation, I would run in the street to save any of my kitties. My logic is that the driver probably would not be able to see my cat, but they would see me..........waving, screaming etc. and hopefully slow down.

I feel sorry for your niece too.........I hope that some day she will have a bond with an animal and come to understand what you are talking about.

Richard, I don't think it has anything to do with age, but experience............let's get together and get that girl a pet