I mentioned in the last post that I take Smokey out for walks on the leash, so I figured since the cat is out of the bag (hur hur), I better update our walking adventures.
In the previous installment, I stated my intent to walk Smokey off the leash. I did it, but I don't think I'll do it again. While Smokey can sometimes be like a dog, coming when called, he is still a cat and prone to ignore his caretakers when he chooses.
The first walk started blissfully enough. It was a beautiful afternoon and Smokey did not hesitate as he stepped out the door in his harness. I let go of the leash as he nosed into the bushes outside the door so he could wander in. But then he decided he wanted to go to the parking lot. And under cars. I hung out with him for a while, trying not to look suspicious. Eventually I had to drag him out from under the car. He grudgingly returned to the grass but started to growl from deep in his belly. That was when I realized that I better pick him up and go home before he decided he wasn't going to put up with me anymore and run off by himself.
The second walk also started out well. I kept him on the leash this time and he was okay with it. We wandered outside for quite a while when people started coming home from work. By this walk I knew that Smokey usually lays low and otherwise ignores people walking by, but there were too many for him to handle calmly. Every time one would look like he/she was walking toward him, he would dart away. Thank goodness I had him on the leash or I would have lost him. I resolved never to let him off the leash after this experience.
Since the two walks above, Smokey and I have had some decent walks. In fact, I have some pictures to share in the next post. Stay tuned!
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