Should I get an "outside" cat ?

[mattkime]

>>Can this be done while keeping the cat out of the house?

I have a neighbor who does this and i agree with the above posts but so far its worked out much better for her. The main reason why I wouldn't do it is because I know i'd get way too attached to handle the day it didn't come back.

Perhaps talk it over with your vet friend. while some of the above posters feel that it would be better to simply put the animal down, i doubt the animal agrees.