Browse ›
A Siamese cat walks toward the camera on a garden path at dusk, followed by a smiling elderly couple holding hands. 7 / 31

Harold and Ruth Thought They Were Taking an Evening Walk. Miso Had a Route Planned.

AI imagesiamese catgarden walkevening

Evening walks have a clear leader in this household, and it is not Harold. Miso strides down the narrow garden path out front, ears back slightly, blue eyes fixed ahead, his cream body and dark tail moving with purpose. A few steps behind, Ruth in a green cardigan and Harold in a plaid shirt and cap stroll arm in arm, both smiling at the cat's determination. The path winds past potted plants, a green watering can, a little wooden shed with a glowing window, lavender and leafy vegetables. The sky is turning soft and gold behind the fence line as the day winds down.

Siamese cats are often described as dog-like because many will follow their people around, come when called and even walk with them through the yard. That trait is part of why they are popular with families who want an interactive pet. If you want a cat to stroll with you, start small. Introduce a harness indoors with treats, let the cat wear it for short periods, then practice in a quiet, enclosed space. Dusk is a busy time for wildlife, so keeping walks short and in familiar areas is wise. A reflective collar or harness can also help when light is fading.

Ruth likes to say they are walking the cat. Harold suspects it is the other way around. Either way, it is the nicest part of the evening.

More from this collection

All 31 →
An elderly couple wrap a Siamese cat in a cream knit blanket in an entryway with umbrellas and rain boots behind them.The Rain Caught Them Halfway Home. Miso Came Back Inside Looking Like This.An older man flips pancakes in a skillet as his wife watches, while a fluffy Siamese cat sits on the counter beside the stove.Harold Was Proud of His Pancake Flip. Then He Noticed Who Was Watching.
An elderly couple share a wooden rocking chair while a Siamese cat sleeps stretched out on the wood floor in front of them.Two Grandparents Squeezed Into One Rocking Chair. The Cat Found Something Better.An elderly couple crouch to scatter grain for chickens by their back door while a Siamese cat walks among the hens.The Hens Came Running for Dinner. One Guest Wasn't a Chicken at All.An older couple sort black and white family photos on a wooden table while a Siamese cat sniffs at the pictures.Decades of Family Photos on the Table, and One Very Curious NoseA smiling elderly couple pose close together on porch steps, the woman holding a fluffy Siamese cat with blue eyes.Ruth Wanted One Nice Porch Picture. Miso Knew Exactly Where to Look.