That's why I don't let my cat outside. He's 17 and would be coyote breakfast in two seconds flat. Even as a younger guy, I don't think he was particularly macho. I got him from the Humane Society and he looked like he'd recently been in several cat fights - and lost.

My vet is firmly against letting cats outside. I know it's tough when they try to escape - but now my guy isn't even interested. Hey, he's got a good deal inside - why blow it?