Our new cat (5 years old) has learned how to open the back window. She
sneaks outside and jumps the fence around 3pm daily. I was very worried
when I saw her do this as I thought she was gone for good. She comes
home around 7pm. How does a cat know to come back home at the same time
and how do they find their way home? I'm sure smell is a big part of
it. But do they also recognize visual land marks? Does a cat know that
is has to come home for food and sleep?