Well Trained Cat

Saturday I, once again, found myself

strapped into my car seat.

It was a windy day, so I was glad to be

viewing the outdoors from the shelter of the car.

We went on all the usual Caturday errands.

Once we returned home, I found myself

wanting to stay out; exploring.

Mom made me go back to the house.

Fortunately she let me go right back

outside onto the patio.

Eventually Auntie and Uncle came to visit,

so I enjoyed a nice nap on Auntie's lap.

Sunday was different.

When early evening came, Mom and I

went out to enjoy the patio.

Then something new happened.

Mom let me go on a short walk around the building

to our front door.

Much like our nighttime walks, I kept right next to

Mom and obeyed her commands.

The only difference was...

no leash.

I couldn't believe it!

The neighbors were impressed.

Mom said I was a very good boy,

but I shouldn't get my hopes up.

Longer walks and ALL nighttime walks

will remain with the leash for safety.

Still, it was an impressive moment in my training.

Even when I started walking a little too fast,

all she would have to say is, "behave" and I would 

slow my pace to match hers.

Come on, you can say it.

You didn't think a cat was capable of such things.

Auntie and Uncle came for another visit.

So I sat inside and pined for a nighttime walk.

I didn't care if it meant the leash,

I just wanted to go.

Mom says this week is supposed to be warmer,

so we'll go on a nighttime recon soon.

After all, I was a very good boy.

>^.^<