my beloved tabby calico mix cat, callie, was out in our yard sunning and playing. a stray pit bull came into the yard, caught her and shook her like a rag doll, and killed her.
you are not! i let my cats outside but supervised. yes it is hard if they love it. you can get a special cat fence
it is always sad but there is little you can do other than keep them indoors where they are miserable. i am sure i am not the only one to suffer this kind of loss.