Is it possible to gently encourage a cat that is not used to going outside to sample the delights of outdoor life. The cat in question is a 2 year old female.

Yes in theory. Depends on her personality as well. If she is nervous she may not take to the outside and want to stay indoors. Also its cold outside (brrrrrr).

Make sure she is neutered though.


Why do you want her to go out? Have you risk assessed the dangers, like busy roads, gangs of disconsolate teenagers, dogs?

well i dont neccesarily want her to go out, i am just thinking it must be quite boring being in all the time

OK. I assume then that she may be on her own for periods of the day? Have you thought of getting a companion for her (another cat?).

Kitten may not be ideal if you are not around. Therefore a cat about the same age? You can re-home from the Cat protection league or if she is a particular breed i.e. pedigree you could do searches for breeders wanting to re-home.

If you spend time playing, they get plenty of stimulation and strengthen your bond with her. A nervous, scared cat is most likely to make the wrong decisions(due to panic) and end up in trouble.