We are in the process of moving from an apartment to a house on a quiet road with a garden - this will mean that our two cats will be able to go outside for the first time. Hurray! :) They are brother and sister, about 18 months old and have never had access to the outside world.
My question is really how to go about it safely and so that they don't freak out! Also, how long should I keep them in at the new house before I let them out? Does it make a difference that they don't have an outside 'territory' where we are now - will that mean they won't have the same tendency to wander off looking for their old home?
I'm hoping they will get the hang of a cat flap as their litter tray is a covered one with a flap, but any advice on that would also be gratefully received. I'm really excited for them, but want to do it right. Thanks everyone.