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My TIka ran out through the front door for the first time on Monday. This was the day our neighbor was killed and there were many cops, TV crews, just everybody driving up and down our street to see what was going on. I guess she got excited, so she bolted out the door and I ran after her (without shoes or coat) down the street. I thought she would get run over, but luckily our other neighbor grabbed her. Now I'm so paranoid that I've placed a leash at the front door. I've instructed my family to put the leash on her (if she's near the area) before opening the door. That sure was a scarey moment - our neighborhood is usually very quiet, but not that day.