I took out my two cats for their initial outdoor adventure with walking jackets. They did really well as they were quite inquisitive and were not scared at all. I even talked to 3 neighbors and the kitties remained very cool. Unfortunately, one of my conversations must have gone on too long as Josie, my feisty troublemaker, nearly freed herself from the jacket! She had gotten her body free from the jacket and the only thing left was the collar. My neighbor was picked her up before she was able to do much else.
This did give me a fright. I thought walking jackets were more secure than other harnesses, that's why I paid extra money for them. I thought I had tightened them up enough, but afterward, I brought the cats in and took off their jackets, I made sure to cinch up the straps even more. Hopefully the jackets won't be too uncomfortable.
It also made me think twice about walking the cats at the same time. Since I was holding Dory also and Josie was behind a railing, I found that couldn't grab her quick enough. Luckily my neighbor was able to do it. But what happens when there isn't someone around to help in a situation where I need both my hands?
Lastly, on an unrelated note, are their clothes where there are openings in the back? It's getting quite cool here, especially in the mornings, which is when I'd like to take my cats out. I'd like to buy them sweaters that have openings for the leash that connects to the walking jacket at the cats' shoulder blades. Would small dog clothes work? My local has a dearth of cat clothes, it's discrimination, I tell ya.
This did give me a fright. I thought walking jackets were more secure than other harnesses, that's why I paid extra money for them. I thought I had tightened them up enough, but afterward, I brought the cats in and took off their jackets, I made sure to cinch up the straps even more. Hopefully the jackets won't be too uncomfortable.
It also made me think twice about walking the cats at the same time. Since I was holding Dory also and Josie was behind a railing, I found that couldn't grab her quick enough. Luckily my neighbor was able to do it. But what happens when there isn't someone around to help in a situation where I need both my hands?
Lastly, on an unrelated note, are their clothes where there are openings in the back? It's getting quite cool here, especially in the mornings, which is when I'd like to take my cats out. I'd like to buy them sweaters that have openings for the leash that connects to the walking jacket at the cats' shoulder blades. Would small dog clothes work? My local has a dearth of cat clothes, it's discrimination, I tell ya.