2007.12.31
Walkabout kitties
Tonight, I and several million of my closest friends will resolve to stop eating so much, get more exercise and end 2008 in better shape than we ended 2007.
To keep this vow, I could plan on walking my neighborhood with my dogs. Many people stroll through my suburb with pooch in tow.
The problem is my dogs bore easily on walks and would much prefer to play in the park or run hot laps in our backyard and then snooze on the couch. Besides, they are in great shape and don’t need a new exercise regime.
So why not walk the cat?
My cat Thai is about as agreeable as any kitty I have ever met but he would not tolerate a leash. He may, however, enjoy the scenic view from a stroller.
The Kittywalk Double Decker Pet Stoller SUV will allow me to keep my feline under control as I cruise up and down the hilly streets of my neighborhood. The stylish stroller has two “privacy parlors” that hold up to 25 lbs. each, so more than one pet can ride without having to share a seat.
It looks like a carrier on wheels, so if you travel with your pets, this may be a good option.
I ordered one today. I will let you know how it works out.
If you have plans to workout with your four-leggers this year, post a comment
I'll share an experience I had not long after I moved to Fairfax County. This would only work with very few cats, obviously.
My girlfriend (now wife) and I just stepped into line behind a gentleman with a scraggly lookin' pooch. I then noticed he had a backpack frame on his back, which he had fitted a carpeted board on the top. Atop the board sat one calm kitty. As the man came to the register, he held his hand above head, which kitty climbed into and was promptly lowered to the register. Kitty laid, cat-style, on the scanner deck while the man paid for his purchase. When all was ready, kitty stood up, was picked up and hoisted to the rear, where he walked onto the carpeted board and laid back down. All the while, the dog sat by his side.
Apparently both were found alongside a road (on separate occasions), and have followed him everywhere from then on. He apparently does a lot of walking (local trails and such) and both animals enjoy being outdoors with him.
Your article on excercise with your animals reminded me of that..a sight I won't soon forget.
Comment by Ed S. — December 31, 2007 @ 12:15 pm