Darwin starts purring, too. As soon as it's light to his eyes he thinks it's light enough for us to see so he wants his walk. He goes out into the back yard for about 15 minutes very early in the morning to beat the heat. He has to taste but not eat the grass, sampling all over the yard. He doesn't bother the raised pot garden, although he did take a look at one of the plants and thoroughly checked out the pot of catnip. He didn't eat any, though. My husband took him into the front yard once and he didn't like it one bit. He bolted for the front door. The short time seems to be enough for him and he's a much happier cat now.When I open the cupboard it is in he comes running and starts purring the moment I get it out. His sisters aren't as thrilled by theirs.
Chocolate is definitely an indoors lady. No walking outside where her paws night get dirty!
I'd rather harness four running chain saws than try to catch and harness Velcro. Being ultra ADHD, he gets enough exercise racing around in the house, thank goodness.