• EmmaGoldman [she/her, comrade/them]@hexbear.net
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    18 days ago

    I cannot imagine a world in which my cat would go on a walk with a leash. Every time I’ve tried to put a collar or harness on her to let her see the backyard she’s just like, “Mother, why have you punished me so? Please, I beg of thee, remove this fetter and let me free into the house. I do not wish to enter this forsaken land!”

    She actively does not want to go outside, but she very much wants to see inside every other apartment in the building.

    • huf [he/him]@hexbear.net
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      18 days ago

      getting cats used to harnesses and leashes is probably like getting them used to blowing a raspberry on their stomach. you gotta start when they’re a kitten, and you gotta be careful.

      • EmmaGoldman [she/her, comrade/them]@hexbear.net
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        18 days ago

        I started trying when she was a kitten, but maybe I didn’t start early enough because she was a returned rescue cri

        Someone else adopted her for a few months but had to return her because their landlord decided to change his mind about allowing cats. She’s so sweet and affectionate, I can’t imagine anyone disliking her. Fuck that landlord.