I think it depends on the kitty. If she's already used to people and lets you handle her, she would probably do fine. I've had a couple experiences in this area. My last cat, Dori, had been born to a barn cat. He came to me at about 7 mos old and adjusted really well to indoor only. Eventually, I let him out on a leash in a secure location with me present. My current cat, Stormy, came to me when he was about a year old and had been an indoor/outdoor cat. We were his seventh home in that year. He doesn't want to be an indoor only and escapes on a regular basis. However, in both cases, the cats have done well indoors.