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Cats owned: Oriental
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14-10-2013, 02:37 PM   #1

Cat walking


Hi there,

I guess I'm after a bit of a confidence boost... my cats are both inside cats for several reasons. One of them especially loves going outside, and it's good for me also as it's chills them both out for a bit of the day

Our old house was a detached with a big garden and we walked around there on a harness and lead and it was enough. Now we've moved though, and I have a tiny garden that just isn't enough. So I'm now walking them around the close during the day.

I'm just feeling a bit self-concious about it all. Wondering what my neighbours are thinking of the new neighbour! Someone tell me I'm doing the right thing, and the any neighbour worth knowing will still talk to me!

Thanks



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14-10-2013, 04:09 PM   #2

Re: Cat walking


Of course you're doing the right thing - that's because it's right for you and your cats! It may even act as an ice-breaker with your new neighbours coming out to take a look, say hello and ask questions. If only everyone was so watchful over their cats



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14-10-2013, 05:02 PM   #3

Re: Cat walking


It's a brilliant thing to do ........... don't let anyone else make you think it's not.

A lot of us on this forum remember a very special member who long ago used to walk her cat around the streets of Washington D.C. I wonder if I can find the link ......



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14-10-2013, 06:37 PM   #4

Re: Cat walking


Eileen's Abyssinian, Sultan, being taken for a walk around the streets of Washington DC many years ago .....






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14-10-2013, 07:38 PM   #5

Re: Cat walking


Thank you so much xx

Gorgeous looking cat!



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14-10-2013, 07:51 PM   #6

Re: Cat walking


Thanks Mags! That's the photo I was thinking about. I think Eileen used to take other cats out on harness and lead too, but don't think there were other photos - you may remember differently!



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14-10-2013, 07:51 PM   #7

Re: Cat walking


keep on doing what you are doing, you are 100% right.



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16-10-2013, 12:46 AM   #8

Re: Cat walking


Brilliant, good on you



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17-10-2013, 05:03 PM   #9

Re: Cat walking


Thanks again, your words gave me strength

Going to splash out on a new "cool" harness as well hehe



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18-10-2013, 09:48 AM   #10

Re: Cat walking


I hope you will let us see a photo!!!



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