Ladies - when we move I'll be checking BACK on this thread - we're having mostly good luck but the real test will be IN THE apartment - and I didn't know so many had made this kind of move - I agree - apartment living is WAY different than a house and I'm pretty nervous - especially leaving the girls all day long.....

BUT we'll make it !
my main worry isn't really peeing but crime - I can see it now - I'll be having 20 locks on all doors and windows and won't even be able to get into my own place - LOL (I'm so NOT mechanical) I had trouble just changing an outdoor light the other day and was really missing my husband....he was the one who always did all that 'stuff'
Joan - thanks for the plexiglass idea ! You're just full of good ones - when I see those gated balconies (iron) I think SHOOT - Cheri and Chanel would easily squeeze thru - The clear sheet of plexiglass is THE PERFECT Solution and it keeps out the wind too right ??
this has been a huge help ....Thank you ALL !!