Cat Afraid To Go Out

[Patch49]

I got an 8 year old cat from a rescue centre and took ages teaching her to use the cat flap. Then she got attacked by a large Tom and now won't go out. How can I boost her confidence?

[diddlydo]

Keep it inside - your neighbours will thank you for it as there'll be less cat c*** in their gardens.

[pastafreak]

She is what she is. If she's happy indoors, let her be.

[maggiebee]

Can you leave your door open and/or sit in the garden with her until she gets more confident. Hard to tell the background of a rescue cat.