Yeah, although not sure how effective or caring they really are. Someone on this forum recently posted a thread about an elderly cat left out in the rain all the time. Called the RSPCA and they said it was 'cared for' just because it had food (biscuits swimming in rain water) and another bowl with more rain water. I don't know......

Just said to the OH though that I'm going over to the neighbours on saturday to ask if Smudge is well. Going away to see friends for a couple of days and just HAVE to know now. Plus, they might let her go out if I tell them I'm away.

Then the OH can 'nab' her back while I'm away (only joking)