Are your cats indoor or outdoor?

[Spudlover]

I know there are pros and cons to both, I’m just so undecided!

I live in a large cul-de-sac in suburbia. No especially busy roads in the vicinity and a 20 mph speed limit. There are plenty of other cats around who all seem to be fine and happy. However, about half a mile away through some woods is a dual carriageway and we have tons of foxes.

They are 6 months and 11 months at the moment and while they are very curious about the outside, they seem very content. Both chipped and neutered.

Someone accidentally let the eldest out when she was 5 months and spent a night under the stars. It was the most stressful night of my life I think and keen to avoid that again but equally, want them to be a bit street smart in case they do get out.

Outdoor only. If I lived in a house that was not safe for a cat, I wouldn't have one.

Ours was outdoors but we moved last summer and now she's indoors. She's so bored! She constantly begs for food and has gained a few pounds. I feel badly for her.

In and out (cat flap). They do not wander too far (I call them in for breakfast and I think they are hanging out on neighbours' shed because they come within a couple minutes). They even come out at night when I walk my dogs!
They have collars with bells and a tag which I hope warns any critter as I think bringing back animals, alive or dead, one of the worst things about having cats.