I have had my cat for a few weeks now and he's recently started to go outside. He's been great, finding his own way back home of his own accord, also coming when called/rattling treats.
I was late in from work and he was desperate to go out so off he went around half 8. He's been out a couple of evenings at this time but always come back when called around 10pm.
I know it's not a massively long time to be gone but I've called for him several times and nothing. I guess I'm just worried because he's new and only just started to go out. It's so cold out tonight too, and he's had a bit of trouble with the neighbours cat so I hate to think he's outdoors all night with the neighbours cat picking fights with him - he's come home with a few scratches and missing patches of fur thanks to this cat.
I've left a window open so I'll hear if he's meowing to be in during the night/being beaten up again. I hope he's ok 