Have a stubborn cat who won't go on walks with you?
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I have a neighbor with one of them big huge cats Main coons I think they are called and she has it in a stroller all the time walking with it.. And another that has one on a leash that walks like a dog... Kinda strange to see, but hey... There family too
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next time someone calls me a crazy cat lady, I'm referring them to this thread... :laugh:
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When I owned cats (or they owned me) I used to walk them on a leash, took a long time to get them trained but it was that or they stayed indoors all the time (it may surprise people to know that many municipality's leash by-laws apply equally to cats) Contrary to popular belief (especially in an urban setting) indoor cats are healthier and live longer (and don't crap in all of the neighbourhood gardens). I love cats, cat owners who let their cats run amok not so much.
This is true. They are nearly 13 in people years and are very healthy and playful from keeping them inside, groomed, fed healthy and given plenty of fresh water. I wish I could figure out how to get them leash trained, but I'm thinking the stroller may be safer anyway since there are some loose dogs in the neighborhood that even I'm a bit afraid of.
I can just see it now: you strolling along with you cats in the buggy and one of those lose dogs you're afraid of approaches. You won't be able to stop the dog, it will do anything it can to get at the cats. They're outside, unprotected (you didn't think that little buggy thing would really keep them safe, did you?), they will freak out. The dog will have them because they're trapped inside a soft container. Keep your cats safe...at home!
I've seen it happen...
It's going to take one hell of a dog to overpower a 6' tall girl with a baseball bat.
And, yes, I do think they're made pretty darn sturdy even if I couldn't fell the beast. I mean, you've got me thinking of Cujo or the Hound of the Baskervilles here. lol
So let's be clear here for a moment. You are going to be "walking" your cats, in a stroller, while carrying a baseball bat. Out in public. Is that correct?0 -
Tony Danza absolutely loves going to the park. We recently explored Petco where he got to see mice, birds, and guinea pigs. Once we got the harness, it took him about a week to warm up to it. We never drag him or force him to go. He loves the car too!
BEST CAT NAME EVER!! HAHAHAHAHAAAA
Ps we are getting a ferret this year (hopefully) and fully intend on leash training. We live in the middle of the city and it's going to way fun walking the critters! Strange looks ahoy. Specially if anyone can recall what ferrets do with their version of 'walking'0 -
Ps we are getting a ferret this year (hopefully) and fully intend on leash training. We live in the middle of the city and it's going to way fun walking the critters! Strange looks ahoy. Specially if anyone can recall what ferrets do with their version of 'walking'
It never gets old seeing people take their ferret for a drag through the park.0 -
Ps we are getting a ferret this year (hopefully) and fully intend on leash training. We live in the middle of the city and it's going to way fun walking the critters! Strange looks ahoy. Specially if anyone can recall what ferrets do with their version of 'walking'
I had a ferret growing up. He would do a happy dance that was epic. I swear he smiled while doing it. What a great pet.0 -
Dogs walk, cats jump.... Tony Danza is a classic. I have a Jackie Chan....0
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I guess I'm lucky that when I take my pups out, the cats tag along. If we jog, they keep up til they get bored, they are cats afterall. It's funny. Luckily, I live in the country and there's not too much traffic.0
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Ps we are getting a ferret this year (hopefully) and fully intend on leash training. We live in the middle of the city and it's going to way fun walking the critters! Strange looks ahoy. Specially if anyone can recall what ferrets do with their version of 'walking'
It never gets old seeing people take their ferret for a drag through the park.
My boyfriend used to walk Styx. He was a masked sable. He did this kind of wormy leaping thing. Best.
My friend has Cupcake and she goes to fuzzy play dates and gets walked. As long as they are willing it's all good. At least they aren't heavy to carry home.
With my cats I'd only walk them one at a time and my front yard is a city park so we'd only go there.0 -
Good luck with the stroller! I hope they love it. Your cats are super adorable, btw. I'm glad my cat isn't the biggest one here at 14 lbs, and I'm hoping she lives to be 13 like yours OP. Alastor Moody (my cat) used to be an indoor/outdoor, but since I moved to a busier neighborhood she is strictly indoors. While she wants outside, I'm pretty sure she'd try to kill me in my sleep if I ever tried to stick her in a stroller or a harness. :laugh: She def calls the shots.0
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LOL a lotta crazy *kitten* goes down in Southie but I never seen that!
To each his own I suppose.0 -
The international association of Cats (IAC) just sent me a PM:
"Please relay the following message to people who wish to walk cats in strollers: EFF OFF. - Sincerely, All Cats Everywhere"
Don't shoot the messenger!0 -
Please take pictures, that'll be hilarious and adorable.
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Um... being carried around in a bag (or a stroller) is not a cat's idea of fun outside adventure time. Cats like to be in charge and autonomous and check things out on their own. They aren't dogs. They don't want to go for a stroll with you, they want to explore and hunt and find little hiding spots. They want to roll around on the ground, figure out where the other cats are at and establish and defend their little cat territories.
I understand why some people want to keep their cats indoors, even though it's against their nature and their preferences, but rolling them around in a cage is not their idea of a nice compromise. If you want a buddy to take on walks, you might consider that maybe you're more of a dog person.
For the record, going on 7 years my cat has lived in big cities full of coyotes, raccoons and cars and she has lived to tell the tale. Most cats are smart. Most cats who have been raised as outdoor cats know how to take care of themselves. Even older cats introduced to outside later in life are usually fine, and tend to be a little more cautious. Anyways, your call, but seriously this is a ridiculous idea and your cats are very unlikely to appreciate it.0 -
Why not build a cat enclosure in your yard, with access from your house through a pet door or dedicated window?0
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This is the thing with cats...
Their propensity to go on "walks" varies completely depending on their personality. When I was little, my grandmother and I would go on walks and her cat would come along every time with no leash, no prompting. He liked to do it. If your kitties don't like to and they don't want to, I think it would be pointless to try and make them. Cats own us, I think...0 -
My cat Thomas also did the 'dead cat impersonation' when I tried to use a leash. He was even more funny when I tried to use a harness. He let me put it on him just fine, but then he tried to back out of it and spent several minutes walking around the house backwards. When he decided he couldn't back out of it he decided to try and jump out of it, so he spent some time jumping like a leap frog! I was laughing so hard I was crying before I finally took pity on him and took the harness off.
Dogs have owners - cats have staff!
Oh this visualization had me laughing out loud! :laugh:0 -
Cats are jerks.0
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I am far too lazy to read all the responses. But if no one has told you you're awesome for posting this, consider yourself told.0
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I have one cat that would not go for this, but another one that maybe would! That's exactly how we got her. We were out for a walk and she walked with us for several blocks! I had no idea what to do because I could tell she was hungry and had been neglected so I let her come into my garage and then spent the next several weeks trying everything to locate the owners, but nothing. I think she may have been abandoned. We quickly learned She had a bladder infection
natures miracle is a LIFESAVER. She is the most affectionate cat I have ever had. We love her to death and despite spending over a grand to get her health up to par, we would do it again she is our fat and happy and now healthy baby. She thinks she's a dog, comes when called, curls up under covers, pets you back, she awesome. I bet she would take to going for walks. 0 -
I have one cat that would not go for this, but another one that maybe would! That's exactly how we got her. We were out for a walk and she walked with us for several blocks! I had no idea what to do because I could tell she was hungry and had been neglected so I let her come into my garage and then spent the next several weeks trying everything to locate the owners, but nothing. I think she may have been abandoned. We quickly learned She had a bladder infection natures miracle is a LIFESAVER. She is the most affectionate cat I have ever had. We love her to death and despite spending over a grand to get her health up to par, we would do it again she is our fat and happy and now healthy baby. She thinks she's a dog, comes when called, curls up under covers, pets you back, she awesome. I bet she would take to going for walks.
That sounds just like our old cat. Last time I saw her, she was in our front yard but then never came home. Anyhow, we had her on a restricted diet as part of her treatment for a bladder infection. Never did figure out what happened to her. Who knows?0 -
My cats are indoor/outdoor cats so they already go out whenever they want, unlike the dogs (the dogs can run in the yards, but not go out in the street).
When we walk the dogs, the cats follow us. It's both funny and adorable. They don't just walk next to us though, they go in stalking mode, then dash past us and hide under a car, then wait until we're through and follow us again.0 -
The fact you wish to do this to a cat, I'd say you're not fit to have one. Cats are independent, and do not need leash training, they are either indoor cats, or outdoor cats. You have to decide, and the cat has to live with it, words fail me.I'm getting a cat stroller in two weeks and they're coming along with me, finally!
I've tried to leash train them, but they will lay sideways on the floor and make you feel like you're choking them to death. The stroller I'm ordering is about $45 but they go as expensive as (gulp) $200. Just thought I would throw out that suggestion for those of you with indoor cats (or doggies who you want to keep safe).
I don't even care about the looks I'm going to get ^_^0 -
When i moved from england to northern ireland we had a kitten and knew we had to drive the long hours in the car with her. so we trained her to pee on a leash...she is an indoor cat but as soon as its sunny she wants out in the garden.....yep on a leash. but now she gets too hot and starts gasping for air and wants indoors. funny ol georgie!0
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um.....
why can't you leave the cats at home and go for a walk without them?
just asking.
Dog owners get to enjoy taking their dogs for walks. Cat owners often lament their lack of being able to do this. Seeing how my cats stare out the window, yearning for an adventure, I figure this will kill two birds with one stone. I get my exercise, and the cats get to see the outdoors.
Seriously, you ought to see the way they try to run outside as soon as the door is opened. Only regret is not getting one for them sooner.
why dont you let them out in general? My kitty was an inside cat for 2 years until I built up the courage to let her out... she's moved house 5 times since then and is now out in my back yard with our doberman x ridgeback enjoying a roll around in the sun. She's much happier now I let her out
this being said, when she was finally allowed out during the day, she used to follow me whenever I'd leave the house I used to get to work late cause I'd miss my bus from needing to walk her back home... it was insanely cute... I'd have to put her in the back yard and then run out of the street so she wouldn't see where I went0 -
AWESOME!!!0
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I have leashes for my cats and take them to the park, they wont cooperate very well though and I end up picking them up and carrying them around mostly.. but they love being outside. I need a stroller, that sounds perfect for my cats 0
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luv luv luv this idea, my kitties need an outdoor enclosure and/or stroller time. i had a kittie once that had a harness that she would walk in sometimes---at the pet store, but it was only when she felt like it then it was game over and i had to carry her.0
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hahaha I love this!! I feel so bad for leaving my cats in the apartment all the time, I might have to buy a cat stroller..0
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Does the cat stroller have a way to keep them in it? I would hate for you to get them outdoors and then not be able to keep them safely in the stroller...
Example of a pet stroller http://tinyurl.com/8jsahup
Wow! That's a cute idea! Thanks for the link!0
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