Browse ›
A smiling grandma with a silver braid carries a calico cat in her arms up wooden porch steps strewn with autumn leaves. 30 / 32

Marigold Was Done Walking. Dottie Scooped Her Up for the Last Few Steps.

AI imagecalico catporch stepsautumn walk

The walk is over, and Dottie climbs the last wooden steps to the porch with Marigold safe in her arms. Her silver braid hangs over a rumpled denim shirt and her gaze rests warmly on the cat. Marigold, tail hanging in a striped curve, looks sideways at the porch with sharp, content eyes, a perfect picture of a cat who has decided she has gone far enough. Fallen autumn leaves dot the steps, a mailbox stands in the yard, and a pair of slippers waits by the door.

Some cats enjoy a walk on a harness and leash, but it takes training and patience. Start indoors, let her get used to the harness for a few minutes at a time with treats, and move to a quiet yard before trying anything busier. Always supervise, never leave her tied up, and watch for signs she is tired or overwhelmed. Make sure she is vaccinated and protected against fleas and ticks, and talk to your vet about whether outdoor walks suit her. After a walk, a drink of water and a quiet rest are usually all she needs.

Marigold has clearly had a full adventure. She is happy to be carried the rest of the way, and Dottie is happy to oblige. The door is open, the porch light is on and home is only a few steps away.

More from this collection

All 32 →
A grandma with a silver braid sits near a folding chair where a calico cat sits, with a house glowing at dusk behind them.Two Chairs, One Sunset and Marigold Had Already Picked Her SeatA grandma with a silver braid brushes the long fur of a calico cat resting on a wooden step by a porch.Dottie Brought Out the Brush. Marigold Melted Into the Back Steps.
A grandma with a silver braid and denim shirt drives an old pickup truck, a calico cat sitting beside her on the seat.Dottie Took the Old Pickup Out. Marigold Took the Best Seat in It.A grandma with a silver braid sits on a lake dock with her bare feet in the water, smiling at a calico cat beside her.Dottie Dipped Her Toes Off the Dock. Marigold Had Something to Say About It.A grandma with a silver braid smiles while holding a calico cat on a dirt road with fields and a sunset behind her.Marigold Decided She Was Done Walking. Dottie Didn't Argue.A smiling grandma in a denim shirt stands beside a calico cat among orange pumpkins and vines in a backyard garden.Dottie Led Her Calico Through the Pumpkin Patch. Marigold Took Over the Tour.