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Odessa Took Her Evening Walk Down the Gravel Road. Onyx Kept Up Easily.

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A long gravel road curves between fields, and the sun is sinking low behind the trees. Grandma Odessa strolls along in a green cardigan, jeans and sneakers, her silver hair glowing in the last light. At her side, Onyx walks with purpose, his ears upright and his golden eyes looking straight ahead as if he knew exactly where they were going. A small house with a porch sits in the distance, and the whole scene feels like the end of a good day. Their shadows stretch long over the gravel, side by side.

Some cats do enjoy a daily walk, but they need training and the right equipment. A well-fitted harness and a lightweight leash let your cat explore at his own pace, and many cats feel more secure when they are introduced to it slowly indoors first. Keep walks on quiet roads, watch for traffic, other animals and unfamiliar noises, and carry water. Because a Devon Rex's coat is thin, short walks on cooler evenings are a good choice. Make sure your cat has up-to-date vaccines and parasite protection, and ask your vet before starting regular outdoor time. Let him set the pace, and carry him back if he gets tired.

Odessa and Onyx make quite the pair on the road home. It looks like a stroll they have taken many times.

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