My cats and kittens are not allowed outside but they do have wire mesh crates that are attached to windows on the second floor of my home.
These are two flame lynx point Himalayan kittens from last summer enjoying the out of doors. The crates keep them safe. They love to watch the leaves, birds, cars and people below.
My neighbours know the adults by name and they chat to the cats when they pass by!
Cats who are allowed to go outside rarely live to their normal life span so please keep your cat inside.