Debby, here is a head's up. Several times I've heard a loud noises outside my house and when I investigated I found the drain pipe ripped from the siding with teeth marks through the metal. I've come to learn small animals will seek shelter in the drains when being chased by a critter. I don't know who the critter is but it is strong with sharp teeth. I no longer have cats but if I did I would never allow them outside alone. I've also found a couple of piles of fur scattered on my lawn as well.