Why do people do that? Especially with a hybrid cat, who is even more likely to be an aggressive hunter. I have read on bengal forums of people who let them out because of spraying issues inside the house with the males, but in that case, the better option is to build an outside kennel. Gives them their own space without them getting hit by a car or terrorizing the neighborhood.

My lil girl is an indoor cat. I might train her to take walks, but that's about it. Atm, she's a bit agoraphobic.

What you described does sound like a bengal.
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Maureen's furry pack:
MoJo (THE Shiba Imp)
Risa (Chocolate Demon Child..I mean Lab)
Pyewacket (Bengal Cat)
R.I.P. Kitties: Cricket the Tabby and Puff the Russian Blue
www.scottsbt.com/maureen/mo2.htm