Catwalk 🐈

took the cat out for a short 5–7 minute walk today! she really didn’t want to leave the house, i had to convince her with treats. once we were out though, she did a great job staying calm and didn’t claw to get out of her carrier when we got home (huge win for us).

a few weeks ago, we had a scary moment on public transit. a gaggle of teenagers were yelling threats and she hid quietly in her pouch inside my coat. she could definitely feel how fast my heart was beating, and i think she’s been carrying some of that stress too.

for now, i’m planning to reintroduce her to outside time really slowly. she seemed a little extra skittish today, and i don’t want to push her too fast. trust is everything when walking with a cat *especially* if they get startled easily. if that trust snaps in a scary moment, it can be dangerous, so i’m trying to be extra mindful.

curious if anyone else has had to “rebuild” outdoor confidence after a bad experience? would love to hear any tips or stories! 🫡

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