Early this evening, I decided to take the two cats, Coco and Blu, for a walk in the quiet woods. Coco, the confident and curious explorer, had always loved these adventures. Blu, on the other hand, was new to the whole idea of walks.
As we entered the woods, Coco immediately took the lead. She was familiar with the place, while Blu followed her. I even let go of the leash, and they just walked peacefully, investigating every rustle in the bushes and sniffing around.
Blu walked slowly, his ears twitching at every unfamiliar sound—the rustling of the leaves, the distant chirping of birds, and the occasional snap of a twig underfoot made his fur fluff up and his tail puff out! It’s a cat's defense mechanism when they are scared, making themselves look larger to intimidate potential threats.
Coco occasionally stopped and looked back as if to check that Blu was following. There was a sense of leadership in her, almost as if she were showing him the ropes. She’d stop at an exciting spot, let Blu catch up, and then continue her exploration once she saw him close behind.
A little climb on the logs.
Crossing the stream.
We stopped at a spot Coco particularly liked—a cluster of trees beside the stream.
Coco knows that if she climbs further, Blu will fall, so she climbs down.
The woods were peaceful, with only the sounds of nature around. I sat on a fallen tree and felt a deep connection to the moment, watching my cats explore, their personalities shining in their unique ways.
Then the rain comes.
They didn’t like the pouring rain, so I had to rush and carry both of them home!
Home, and they look happy by the window. I feel energized too!
I hope you had a good Caturday.
Mariah 💗😺
