I've just read with great interest the messages about Walking the Cats!.

 

Last February I "invited" 2 cats from the local Cats Protection League to live with me. Gracie was 4 and Felix 5. They had lived along with 3 other cats, with a very elderly lady who had to go into a care home.

 

Felix and Gracie soon settled in and I noticed after a few months that Felix, if he was outside when I left the house, would follow me, but only so far.

 

One night I was putting the rubbish out and Felix came out with me, so I decided to see what would happen if I took him for a walk. As it happens Gracie was also outside and she joined us.

 

It has now become a regular occurrence.  The three of us go out for a half hour walk 4 - 5 times a week. I live extremely close to a wooded area and they love exploring it. But they always come running after me if I move on. It's not so much of a "walk" for me...rather a very very slow stroll!

 

It never ceases to amaze me that these 2 gorgeous cats stick close to me and really seem to enjoy our little strolls. When we get home they usually want to stay out a bit longer....so they do.... but they are usually home within 15 minutes.

 

They are free to come and go as they please but I don't think they ever go further than a couple of houses away. I can recall being told that cats only relate to their territory and not people. UNTRUE! I know that Gracie and Felix would not follow or go for walks with anyone else, well at least not while I am their slave!

 

Cats are truly remarkable creatures and I love 'em!