posted 11-07-2003 05:02 PM         

I don't know about putting my cats in a stroller but I do take one of them for a walk on a leash. The other is way too scared and I'm afriad she'll back out of the leash and that you be the last I would see of her! The way I see it, if she doens't like it outside then don't force her out. If you want her to explore the grass etc, take her out on a leash a small bit at a time and let her find her way around as long as she's comfortable. One day, she'll reach the grass area when she is brave and confident enough to get that far.

Its possible he'll try to escape. Thats always a chance you take.

posted 11-11-2003 06:22 AM         

I wouldn't do it, though. But not because I am afraid of looking silly. My cats are indoor cats, and as it has already been mentioned I am afraid once they get a taste of the outdoors, they will want to go out all the time.

I suppose some people can argue against the "if they don't know what they are missing it's okay" theory, but to me it's a matter of significantly prolonging their lives, not to mention making sure they are well-cared for. I would be too afraid they would be hit by a car or get lost or taken by someone who won't care for them properly.

My sister's cats have always been indoor cats as well. One cat, her very first baby, after years of being indoors started wanting desperately to go out. She finally started letting her out. All went well for a couple months until one day, right before the first snow of the year, she didn't come back. Although she looked and looked, she never did find the cat. She was heartbroken.