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Grandma Took Her Evening Walk Down the Country Road. Willow Refused to Walk.

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The sun is sinking low over the fields, turning the whole sky a hazy peach, and Grandma Ruth is strolling home down a dusty country road. She is not walking alone. Willow is cradled in her arms, back legs dangling and fluffy tail hanging down, front paws resting on Ruth's forearm like she is the passenger in a very slow, very comfortable car. Wooden fence posts line the road on both sides, dry grass glows in the late light, and Ruth's smile says this is exactly how she wanted to end the day.

Ragdolls got their name from their tendency to go relaxed and floppy when picked up, and many of them genuinely enjoy being carried. Even so, every cat feels safer when supported properly. The best way to hold a cat is with one hand under the chest behind the front legs and the other arm supporting the hind end, so her weight is not hanging from her middle. Outdoors, a carried cat can still be startled by a passing car, a dog, or a sudden noise, so a well-fitted harness and leash is a smart backup for any cat who joins you on walks. Keep outings short at first and watch for signs of stress like flattened ears or a lashing tail.

Willow does not look stressed at all. If anything, she looks like a queen being escorted home after a pleasant evening tour of her kingdom.

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