“Do you WALK your CAT on a LEASH?”

@Shavkat (141906)

Philippines

June 22, 2018 11:14pm CST

Honestly, I never have seen or tried to walk a cat in our neighborhood. Since Shadow is a fast-growing whisker, I am planning to buy a leash with a collar. I am not sure if he will like it or not. At the back of my mind, it would be a waste of money if buying one. Moreover, I am also excited to walk him around on a leash. I am pretty sure the people will have mixed reactions. Some elders would react that it is an omen seeing a black kitten. “Have you tried to use a leash with your cat?” “Have you seen someone or somebody walk their cats in the neighborhood?” Image Credit: petmd.com

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@AmbiePam (120637)

• United States

23 Jun 18

I have a neighbor who walks her cat on a leash. She got her cat used to the harness at a young age, so now it's very natural for the cat. I have seen probably three cats on a leash in my lifetime. I thought it was pretty cool.

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@AmbiePam (120637)

• United States

23 Jun 18

@Shavkat It's pretty uncommon overall.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

23 Jun 18

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

23 Jun 18

I am jealous that you had seen cats on a leash. In my country, I haven't seen one do it.

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@andriaperry (118793)

• Anniston, Alabama

23 Jun 18

No but I will tell you right now, they get tired and just lay down! Mine walks with me when I execrise.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

23 Jun 18

I agree. I think they can't stand the long walking. It is most likely that I will carry him back home after the walking.

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@caopaopao (12395)

• China

23 Jun 18

I have never seen anyone walk the cat. I haven't walked my cat, either.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

23 Jun 18

Do you think it is the best time that your cat will walk around the park with a leash? You had said that he never goes out of the house before. What do you think?

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

24 Jun 18

@caopaopao My whiskers usually follow walking in the yard. I haven't tried to walk them on the road.

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@caopaopao (12395)

• China

23 Jun 18

@Shavkat Have you walked your cat? My cat doesn't like to go out. Because there are two dogs downstairs, She is afraid.

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@LadyDuck (502267)

• Italy

23 Jun 18

Not here, we live in a quiet area in the countryside, cats are left free to explore the area. In the cities I have seen cat at a leash, like dogs.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

23 Jun 18

In my country, I haven't seen anyone walking their cats on a leash. It would be a surprise if I do this. The people will be thinking how weird I am.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

25 Jun 18

@LadyDuck That's nice and Willy sometimes goes to your garden. Does he roam around the neighborhood?

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@LadyDuck (502267)

• Italy

24 Jun 18

@Shavkat I have seen some in Italy, not here, but we live in the countryside, cats stay in their garden.

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@JudyEv (381929)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jun 18

I think if they have been used to a leash from a young age, then they don't mind it. I've seen cats in caravan parks being walked on a leash.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

24 Jun 18

I agree. If they started to have it at a young age. I think my fellowmen are not aware that it is possible to walk the cat on a leash.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

24 Jun 18

@JudyEv I had seen his vlog. Scar seems so comfortable having it.

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@JudyEv (381929)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jun 18

@Shavkat I wouldn't have thought it possible once either but now I've seen it and the cats didn't mind at all. And JJ's Scar goes on a leash too.

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@JustBhem (70555)

• Davao, Philippines

23 Jun 18

To be honest, I never seen a cat on a leash. I see some cats here roaming around looking for food. Lol

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

23 Jun 18

I think it is not really common in our country. I can relate to a cat who jumps high to have something on the table.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

23 Jun 18

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@JustBhem (70555)

• Davao, Philippines

23 Jun 18

@Shavkat Yes, I agree with you.

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@AKRao24 (27422)

• India

23 Jun 18

No I have not seen any one using a leash for a Cat! That would be interesting to see the reaction you will get from the people to see a Cat on leash! Thanks!

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

23 Jun 18

I agree. It would be entertaining to see their faces when seeing a cat on a leash.

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@AKRao24 (27422)

• India

23 Jun 18

@Shavkat , That is why I am curious to know about it! Thanks!

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

23 Jun 18

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@allknowing (153544)

• India

24 Jun 18

I find it odd taking a cat on a leash.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

24 Jun 18

I am pretty sure that would be the reaction of the local people here. For the reason that they never walk their cats on a leash.

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@GreatMartin (23670)

• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

24 Jun 18

A few of my neighbors here do but the others are indoor cats.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

24 Jun 18

That's nice to know, my friend. At least, there are some people do. Here, I haven't seen anyone do this.

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@ridingbet (66854)

• Philippines

24 Jun 18

i haven't seen anyone here walking with their cats in leash. maybe if the cat is of pure breed, but i have not yet seen a leashed cat

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

24 Jun 18

I agree. I am sure they mind will be blown away after seeing me with Shadow on a leash.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

25 Jun 18

@ridingbet I agree. They might have this notion. What a silly of me if I walk Shadow on a leash.

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@ridingbet (66854)

• Philippines

25 Jun 18

@Shavkat other people might look at you with the dagger-stare, wanting to stab you, because you leashed Shadow who is harmless.

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@lovebuglena (52167)

• Staten Island, New York

23 Jun 18

I do not have cats and I have never seen them walked, let alone on a leash. Usually I see cats wonder around the neighborhood on their own, no owner in sight.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

24 Jun 18

Same thing here, my friend. I haven't seen anyone put their cats on a leash.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

25 Jun 18

@lovebuglena I think the reason is the second statement you had mentioned. Some of the cats love to roam around.

@lovebuglena (52167)

• Staten Island, New York

24 Jun 18

@Shavkat I do wonder why owners allow the cats to wander the streets. I guess cats know their way back home. But what if someone takes them?

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

24 Jun 18

@Shavkat I often wondered how people trained their cats to walk with a leash or without and next to them and not run away. My Mitzi I had before Sophie tried to do that but she wanted nothing to do with it. She wanted to go out by herself alone. Sophie doesn't go out except in the hallway outside our apartment and on our porch.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

24 Jun 18

I am also curious. Shadow usually walks with at my side. However, I am not sure if he can do this if we are walking on the road. I am sure he will run away.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

24 Jun 18

@Hannihar He is becoming a young boy now.lol Sometimes he has his own way and leaves me alone.

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

24 Jun 18

@Shavkat That is cool that he walks at your side.

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@YrNemo (20254)

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23 Jun 18

I saw some like that, and it is practical really, since any movement that frighten the cat, and you could say goodbye to it for ever (unless you are ready to call the firebrigade to rescue the cat from some high trees or rooftops).

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

23 Jun 18

I agree. It is also a practical way to keep the cat and running away from us. It would be troublesome and time consuming if it happens

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@mlgen1037 (29882)

• Manila, Philippines

23 Jun 18

Hi Shav. I have no cat but I think they are not the types who like to be put on a leash.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

23 Jun 18

I was also thinking that cats will be agitated when being leashed. I am thinking if I can have something here to experiment with Shadow.

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@mlgen1037 (29882)

• Manila, Philippines

23 Jun 18

@Shavkat umm...experiment with what, Shav?

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

23 Jun 18

@mlgen1037 At first, I was thinking to use my dog's leash. That's quite heavy for Shadow to bear.lol I am still thinking.

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@popciclecold (40215)

• United States

23 Jun 18

Years ago, I had neighbor who kept her cat on s leash. she never walked him. She had him tied to the porch.

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@popciclecold (40215)

• United States

24 Jun 18

@Shavkat I guess so, but the dogs ran around loose. Go figure.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

25 Jun 18

@popciclecold It may sound silly but his favorite is the dog.

@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

24 Jun 18

That's too bad. I think it is better for this cat to walk around and be free. Perhaps the owner is afraid that it might go away.

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@Porcospino (31365)

• Denmark

24 Jun 18

I have seen a few people who walked with a cat on a leash, but it is not something I see very often. I live in a quiet village and most cat owners don't use a leash. We don't have a cat anyone, and we never tried to take her for a walk when we had her.

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@Porcospino (31365)

• Denmark

24 Jun 18

@Shavkat It is nice that you have a good place for them. We have a pretty large garden and our cat liked to spend time there. I never tried to take our cat for at walk and I am not sure that she would have enjoyed it.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

24 Jun 18

@Porcospino I think they are lucky to have the yard. Shadow loves to climb trees lately. He had killed a baby sparrow for the first time. Poor bird. I am having the curiosity how it feels to walk a cat on the street.

@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

24 Jun 18

Most of my whiskers are free to run around the house. We have a spacious yard and a good playground for them. I got really curious if how does a cat feel when wearing a leash. In my country, they never let their cats on a leash.

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Nanette Piotrowski

@nanette64 (20363)

• Fairfield, Texas

23 Jun 18

IF you do it @Shavkat , it would be good to practice inside of the house first so he could get use to the leash. He may still panic when being walked outside though. You would also have to be careful on how snug the leash is around the neck; otherwise if he panics, he could wiggle out of it OR if it's too tight, he could snap his neck.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

24 Jun 18

I think that it is a good idea. He might be surprised seeing so many people while walking on the road. I will try it this afternoon. I hope he likes being leashed. I just want to show to locals that it is not bad to have a pure black whisker.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

25 Jun 18

@nanette64 I tried an experiment last night. I used a lace and wrap around Shadow's neck. He doesn't like to be leashed. I think it is also a good idea to have the harness.

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Nanette Piotrowski

@nanette64 (20363)

• Fairfield, Texas

24 Jun 18

@Shavkat Good plan. Otherwise you'll have to buy him a harness to wear. I've had several black cats and they are just as wonderful as the others.

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@JESSY3236 (22247)

• United States

26 Jun 18

I have been wanting to get Lily on a leash. I have one with a harness. I can't get the harness on her. I did try to use the leash on the D ring on her collar, but she didn't like it.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

27 Jun 18

I had the experiment at home. Shadow didn't like it. Thus, I surrendered for liking him to be on a leash.

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@porwest (112804)

• United States

4 Jul 18

I've seen a few people do it, which for whatever reason always looks ridiculous to me. If I tried to put something around Theus' neck he'd go ape.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

4 Jul 18

I am sure your reaction will be the same thing with the locals here. Since it is not common here.

@Jessabuma (31696)

• Baguio, Philippines

23 Jun 18

I don't have cat so I have never experienced this.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

23 Jun 18

Would you like to have an experiment with your sweet rabbits? I was thinking it would be a long way to hop with him. It is better to be that way.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

24 Jun 18

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@Jessabuma (31696)

• Baguio, Philippines

23 Jun 18

@Shavkat hehehe!!! Yes. I will try.

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