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Most Cats Won't Go for a Walk. Miso Never Got That Memo.

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Not many cats would join an evening walk, but Miso is not most cats. She pads along the dirt lane right beside Grandma Edie's boots, head forward, tail low, blue eyes alert to every rustle in the weeds. Edie walks slowly in jeans, a cream sweater, and her green quilted vest, reading glasses hooked on her collar and a small smile on her face as she glances down at her companion. The sun is sinking into a pink and orange sky over the fields, and the lane is lined with a stack of firewood, a blue watering can, garden clutter, and a wooden fence leading back toward the house.

Siamese cats are sometimes described as doglike because many of them follow their people around, come when called, and even learn to walk on a leash. If you want to walk with a cat, starting with a well-fitted harness indoors and building up slowly is the usual advice. Even cats who stay close can bolt if startled by a car, a dog, or a loud noise, so quiet roads, a leash, and a microchip are all wise. Dusk is also when many predators become active, so bringing the cat in before full dark is a good habit.

Edie and Miso reach the end of the lane, turn around, and head back toward the warm lights of home. It is a short walk, but some companions make every step feel worth taking.

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