Hi Ruth,

I can't say that I have too much experience in having a house cat - but have you considered looking at getting an older rescue cat? Older cats are more inclined to stay indoors anyway so they aren't missing out on much if you don't feel to happy about letting them roam the streets on their own!

I've got 2 cats and they are out and about all day whilst I am work - and I have to admit they are not too impressed when I do shut them up in the house - but they are only just over a year old and very hyper active!

I think an elderly cat is the way forwards - my cats at my parents house are now 14 years old, and rarely venture more than a few feet from the house, but still lavish affection on my Mum and Dad.

:) hope this helps!