Hi this is my first post. We moved from the city in GA to the country in AL in November of 2007. I now get to "live" with my horses. My delima. I have always had cats and dogs INSIDE. Always up to date on shots, wormings and spay and neuter. Now there is a stray barn cat. She had kittens 2 weeks ago in the barn. She finally let me touch her and I have been feeding her. Then she moved the kittens into some HEAVY brambles and thorns. Missed them a week. Found them and grabbed her and all 4 kittens. They are now inside in their own room. Kittens are 2 weeks old now. Mom and 4 kittens have been inside for 2 days. All are adjusting well. I called vet and will have mom spayed when kittens are 7 weeks old. DELIMA! I will socialize the kittens and have them fixed at 6 months. BUT HOW DO I PUT THEM BACK OUTSIDE? When the mom heals after her surgery, do I just open the door and let them out? We have 2 small inside dogs, 3 boxers inside and 2 inside cats. I have mom and kittens in a back room. they can't stay in there until kittens are 6 months old. I am freaking out over this, I am afraid hawks or owls will eat the babies. Everyone said I should have left the outside and left her alone. I just couldn't help it. Let me know what is the best I should do about trying to get everyone back outside after the mom has healed from her spaying. Thanks!