My tiger cat, Zipper, just turned one last week. He wants to go out but hasn't been outside alone since he was 7 weeks when I got him. He was born on a farm and never inside until I got him. He is declawed front and back because of my grandchildren that play with him so he will not be going outside alone. I put a harness on him with a leash and tried to let him walk around the back yard but all he does when he hits the grass is lay down and curl into a ball. He doesn't like walking in the grass. He will walk around on the deck and driveway but not the grass. He will, however, walk in the dirt and likes to roll around in it. It is rather funny to see him come to a dead stop at the edge of the grass and just stare at it. Maybe now that it is warmer outside and he gets to go out more he will get used to the grass. I have been thinking of making an outside kennel for him either on the deck or in the yard so he can be outside when my dog and I are outside but still contained.