My 12 year old cat was indoor most of her life until 5 days ago. I nervously let her out and she is enjoying life. I am like a nervous parent. How do I keep her in my garden and not explore?
I got my cat 11 years ago via a charity. I fostered cats as I lived in a garden flat that was close to a busy main road. She ended up staying with me and had no interest in going outside.
3 months ago I moved in with my partner as sold my house for a new build that is yet to be built. He lives in a quiet estate away from main roads. Has a lovely back garden that has 6 foot fences.
I let her out as she was asking and never asked before. She pottered in the garden, ate lots of grass and chilled out. I left the patio doors open. She loves it and seemed to be happy in the garden. I only let her out when we are in the house.
in the last day she has started to walk along the fence. The gardens behind us are a drop down and all have big dogs living there. She hasn’t seen them yet. I worry if she gets down there she can’t get back up. She is also still nervous of noises. She is Sufi not very good at balance and I had to rescue her today as she cooks get down. thinking she had a fright she wouldn’t be keen, she did it again and got stuck.
I worry she won’t be able to get home if drops to houses behind. Will get freaked out with the dogs and get lost. She is not the most street smart cat. I can’t cat proof the garden as it’s expensive and not mine.
what do I do. I created a monster allowing her out.