As you all may remember, a neighbor complained about my cats killing chipmunks, and so I've been keeping them inside most of the time, only letting them out after dark. Curiously, they now seem to prefer being inside! This, after two days of "hollering" at the door! Now, even in the evening, they don't even seem to want to go out much, even if I leave the patio door open so they can. So, what Kimmy said...they adapt! Also, it seems the more they are outside, the more predatory they are, while being inside more, they are sweeter and more affectionate.
Patty