In my area, they are very low key during daylight. Although, like a dog, they'll wake up and do what they need to in a moments notice. If awakened by a cat, I'm sure they'd go after it no matter what time of day.

But generally they are out and about most at dusk to dawn. They seem to be kind of shy that way. They'll come right up to town, but don't like to be seen.

We also have preety big hawks and such. My dogs are small, and one was only a few ounces when we got him. I never left him outside alone, because the hawks would eye him up and I knew I was the only thing keeping him from being lunch.

I'm still careful with the dogs. I let the go pee then check on them and call them in.

I feel this way - I wouldn't leave my purse out there alone so why would I leave my pet to fend for himself? Pets mean more to me than money.