Why should dogs have all the fun? Try adventure catting

[TexasTowelie]

NEW YORK — At the beach, in the snow or on a hiking trail, heading outdoors for adventures with a "house cat" runs counter to the stereotype that all cats really want to do is eat and sleep.

Any human who thinks that hasn't met Ruger, Bug or NouNou. They haven't encountered Helena the bike basket-riding tuxedo cat, or Sushi the salmon-and-white rescue who's been in a harness and walking on a leash since she was 10 weeks old.

These are not indoor-outdoor cats in the traditional sense. They don't have cat doors at home that allow them to come and go as they please. Rather, their humans say, their lives are enriched — safely — by heading outdoors, whether it's a simple stroll around the neighborhood or a scurry along a craggy slot canyon in the Utah desert.

Laura J. Moss, the author of a new book, "Adventure Cats," said such excursions may not be for every cat, but owners won't really know unless they try. The stimulation and connection with nature are invaluable, she said.

Read more and view photo gallery: http://azdailysun.com/news/national/why-should-dogs-have-all-the-fun-try-adventure-catting/article_4562bcf4-fd11-51cb-9332-d2b53fb5dca1.html

[yallerdawg]

1. And what is the minimum mileage from your home...

before you let them "hike, camp, sail and more?"

[shenmue]

2. Yay