Cats watching while I walk

Finally. After months of procrastination, I’ve resumed my exercise routine. I’ve been walking every day now for over a week!

One of the benefits of walking is getting to know your neighborhood. Not to mention your animal neighbors. Walking outdoors on the street where you live seems to be of upmost interest to people’s dogs. They’re always “greeting” me somehow; some friendly-like. Others, not so much.

Yep (or should I say, ‘Yap?’),  all the dogs what to know what you’re doing on their turf. Kitties are another story, though.

I now know who the cat people are in my neighborhood, because their kitties are lounging in their windows. Which are now open, by the way, because the weather allows it.

If I encounter a kitty in the window or on the street, I usually give a little greeting: a little air kiss, to let them know I’m a cat person, too. Some head straight for me, only to dart into a field at the last minute, teasing me a little. Some simply run as far away as possible, as soon as they’re spotted.

Occasionally, I meet a social butterfly, willing to let me give her a head scratch., which usually produces a purr. Friend for a moment.

And some simply watch me while I walk.

Photo Credit:  Randy Son Of Robert

June 19th, 2009 by Janet Muniz | Posted in Cat Stories | (0)