Yes, I am that crazy cat lady

I know you all are going to mock me for the rest of my life for this... but YES, I am going to teach Archie to walk on a leash. And why not? How would you feel if you were locked up all day in an apartment? And I'm not the only person who's had this idea. I've been reading up on the subject...

It's not nearly as easy as with a dog. Cats DO NOT like being out of control and having some weird binding strapped onto them is exactly a way to make them panic--I know from example.

This could be Archie some day soon...hopefully.

First, I put the harness and leash around his favorite play area and let him get used to them. Then, I put the harness on... at first he wasn't too bothered, but then he realized that he would have trouble walking and proceeded to immediately lay down and give me the most pathetic look ever. I could hear him saying, "What the hell did I do to deserve this?!"

Finally, after a couple of days, he got a little braver and started to walk around. By walk, I mean moon-walking backwards around the coffee table. (I REALLY wish I had a camera handy!)

It's all for a good cause, Archie. You'll thank me when you're frolicking in the fresh air.

References:
Examiner article
About.com How-To Guide
SFGate article

Hello from San Francisco!

Hi everyone!

I know it has been forever since I've written. A LOT has happened. Right after New Years I moved to my adorable new studio in Hayes Valley, San Francisco! I all happened quite suddenly and I'm just now starting to feel really settled in.

Archie loves his new place (as you can see). His favorite spot right now is in the closet...which is the largest I have ever seen. The closet, bright sunny windows and super-nice kitchen made me fall in love with my new home. Once I get it looking a little cuter I will post pictures.

Keep an eye out for more posts. I look forward to sharing my San Francisco Adventures with you all!