Should I let her outside?

[msrisotto]

Hmm, on one side of the garden the fence is 4'6. Too short, will probably buy cheap fence panels and stick them to the back of the existing fence to make it a bit taller (I'm not going to be able to pull out and replace the fence panels by my self and my dad is too old to be doing much more than play with a nail gun and saw so this seems the quickest and easiest way) do you think the 5'5 ish side is tall enough?

[Millys Mum]

Right!

Thanks for the help! I have done a search on here and found many useful links and advice. I have rung my dad and he is up for helping us sort this out! Very excited - thanks again!

We'll need pics when its up 

[Dawn F]

After seven months Noah hasn't shown the slightest bit of interest in what is outside the front door, I can even prop it open to bring in my groceries and he will come into the hall but never round the corner to the door. Good job too as I live in a very busy city centre! Funny how there are so different, previous cats have been prolific hunters and hardcore sun worshippers.

I wonder if he associates the outdoors with sore feet??

[Fire Fox]

After seven months Noah hasn't shown the slightest bit of interest in what is outside the front door, I can even prop it open to bring in my groceries and he will come into the hall but never round the corner to the door. Good job too as I live in a very busy city centre! Funny how there are so different, previous cats have been prolific hunters and hardcore sun worshippers.

[Dawn F]

I have a photo put can't post photos cos I'm rubbish - if you pm me your email I can email it to you

[Michelle (furbabystar)]

Although I'm not saying main roads aren't dangerous, the highest number of cats involved in RTA's is on supposedly quiet country roads.

I live in a Clu-de-sac but have still lost 4 to the road....

[msrisotto]

Right!

Thanks for the help! I have done a search on here and found many useful links and advice. I have rung my dad and he is up for helping us sort this out! Very excited - thanks again!

[Dawn F]

diy brackets from wickes and clemetis netting

[msrisotto]

our garden cost about £100 to do 60ft by 40ft

Similar to my size, did you DIY it or get it done professionally? If so, who?

[Dawn F]

our garden cost about £100 to do 60ft by 40ft

[Millys Mum]

Yes cats get stolen  people can bury their heads but fur and dog baiting are true realities even in the uk, i know the latter is active in my town  and in certain parts here theres even been remains left of peoples stolen bunnies and chickens.

It doesnt have to cost you loads and loads to cat proof, brackets and netting can be got hold of for a fair price, if you do a search there should be several threads showing pics and methods 

If your a cul de sac off a B road then i wouldnt let her have free roam, main roads and country lanes are both as bad as each other imo, iv picked plenty of bodies off both 

Shes a pretty girl who you cherish so i'd be keeping her in til the netting is up 

[msrisotto]

Ok, I can't afford to spend hundreds of pounds cat proofing the garden sadly.

This sounds ridiculous but do cats get stolen? My sis knows someone who breeds ragdolls in the middle of nowhere and got 2 stolen in 6 months. Jelly isn't a pedigree but is pretty..... for asking!

[JackSpratt]

Although I'm not saying main roads aren't dangerous, the highest number of cats involved in RTA's is on supposedly quiet country roads. I'm assuming this is because drivers think it's safe to roar around them due to there being less traffic.

It's definitely down to personal preference. Are there other cat owners on your road who you feel care about their cats that you could discuss this with? She is utterly lovely!

Cat proofing:

http://www.mycatfence.co.uk/

[msrisotto]

She is spayed and vaccinated.

How do you cat proof a garden? And what do you mean? MAking it so they can't get out? I would be very up for that if possible.

I am terrified of the RTA aspect yes.

[Feline Costumier]

Well first of all, how absolutely stunning is she!

It really comes down to personal choice but there things you should do and other factors to consider. First of all is she speyed and fully vaccinated? I wouldn't be letting her anywhere without all that.

Secondly, consider your surroundings, which it seems you have. We lose a lot of cats to RTA so it is worth thinking about how close any main roads are to you.

You could also catproof your garden, many forum users have done this and it's a great way of letting kitty have  a bit of freedom and access to the outdoors while being confident they are safe.

[msrisotto]

I really want to. She's 9 months old, looking like an adolescent and wants to go outside. I really want to let her, the weather is getting nicer and she trots out the door if you leave it open (then I grab her and bring her back in). I live in a 3 bed house with a reasonable sized but small enclosed garden though the surrounding fence can easily be jumped - i think it's currently the territory of a tortie looking cat.

She is (apparently) 3/4 ragdoll and when I got her, they said they didn't let them out. Seemed fine as the mum and 2 kittens were sitting at an open window looking inside totally not fussed about outside but Jelly has grown up and is clearly curious. We live in a cul de sac off a fairly busy B-road (3 schools on this stretch) Would you let her out? What are your opinions?
She's bigger than these photos and her markings have got darker.