Thu, May 10th 2012, 03:47 GMT

I think if you can't transition her indoors, the run sounds like a great idea! Easily accomplished with 2x4's and chicken wire. Just remember, as with a chicken coop you would have to be preemptive of predators getting in. Two layers of wire, one on either side of the beam. You also have to secure the bottom either with staking or enclosing the bottom as well. If you could I would look into both options, also spaying the Tom.

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Ghost

Wed, May 9th 2012, 23:27 GMT

The short answer is yes, if you can afford it. It's a little late to spay your female as anesthesia might not be safe for her at that age. At her age, might she be content being indoors? If you're handle with building materials, you might even be able to construct a large outdoor "run" for her if she doesn't want to be inside. You can't keep letting the Tomcat pick on her, that's for sure. Your best bet might be to remove her from the situation (keep her inside) until he loses interest. Also, if you are leaving food of any kind out, especially cat food, even birdfeeders which attract birds which attract cats, open trash or even an open grill, remove those as well.

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Izadore (Izzie)
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