devongirl Thank you for your lovely comments, and I am so sorry to hear your story. I found a number of companies supplying secure cat fencing (there's a definite need, all from people who have lost one or more cats on the roads or whatever)and did some research to pick up ideas, and watched a video on Youtube about how to do it oneself.
One of the companies, Felisafe, will sell the netting and brackets needed separately, so in the end I contacted a local handyman who has done some jobs for me in the past, and ordered what was necessary from Felisafe. I have 7 foot high brick walls round my garden but my remaining cat would run all the way up the wall and then drop down the other side.
She was a bit peeved when she first found she couldn't do that, and she really did try, and clung on to the netting, but the design is simple yet clever and she couldn't get over it. I have seen video clips of people's cats trying and not succeeding. It really does work.
She soon got used to staying in the garden, and it's such a relief for me to know that she's safe .... from being run over, from other cats, from dogs or foxes. I only wish I'd found out about these ideas sooner and saved the lives of my last 2 cats, so I'll be pleased if my posts on here help anybody decide to do the same.
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