When we are not here she is in a crate. At night she sleeps in my room where there are no cats. I will try the leash thing thanx.O ya one more thing will my dog get used to her cause all he does is chase her around and ends up wearing himself out to the point where we have to put him in a air conditotioned room since the temp is like 90 somthing. Well thanx fro your help please keep comeing with the suggestions!