Twin Maine Coon Cats Exploring Stormy Cornish Beach Look Like Something Out of a Fairytale
An “adventure cat” is a term growing in popularity for a cat who goes on outdoor excursions with its people. Like a dog who might go on hikes, camping trips, kayaking, etc., these cats are not the couch potatoes of their indoor brethren, nor the wandering, half-feral menaces to local birds of their “outdoor cat” counterparts. Rather, they are what many adventure cat enthusiasts call the best of both worlds. They’re pets long to go exploring, but they can do it in a way hat’s safe for both the cats and the wildlife of the area.
And these two beautiful Maine Coon adventure cats make the whole thing look real good.
Jimmy and Beaks are a pair of gray tabby Maine Coons who document their various outdoor adventures on Instagram, as so many who call themselves “adventure cats” do. The large, striking, long-haired beasts are here seen exploring a stormy Cornish Beach, running along the sand, crawling up the rocky cliffs, and… well, it’s not quite as dramatic to be batting around a roll of toilet paper in their hotel room, but they are doing that, too.
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Cats will be cats, after all.
Gear for an Adventure Cat
My mom used to take my brother’s tortoiseshell cat on walks around the block, and she did little more than attach a dog leash to her collar. It was simple enough, and free. If you want to get fancier, there is al manner of gear you can buy (and hawk on your inevitable “adventure cat” social media account. Specialized harnesses that help your cat walk on a leash more comfortably, or cat backpacks so your feline can hop in and out of the pack at will.
(A bit of movie magic—the couple takes this cat on adventures, but someone has to be filming them hiking along side by side with their cats leaning out of the backpacks. Remember, folks, Instagram is rarely real life.)
Other use haves for the daring adventure cat include: a tiny life jacket for swimming, travel water or food dishes for refreshments on the go, and up-to-date vaccines, heart worm preventatives, and flea and tick medications.
How to Train Your Cat to Walk on a Leash
A lot of people don’t take their cats on walks because they believe that cats cannot be trained to walk on a leash. But these adventure cats prove that this isn’t true. If your cat wants to go on walks, they may want it enough it tolerate a leash. As with all cat training attempts, the key is to go slowly and make the experience as pleasant for the cat as possible. Treat your cat liberally and don’t push them too far. Unlike with walking a dog, you are not training your cat to heel, but rather, to let them lead you where they want to explore. Stay close to home and consider a specialized harness so your cat doesn’t worm free and go off on their own.
And if leash walking is too much for your kitty, many enjoy taking their cats out in screened in pet strollers or wagons instead. This gives your cat an opportunity to be out in the world from a safe vantage point.
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