Odin the feline explorer #catsonleash

Odin had a tantrum when I put him back in his carrier- viva the outdoors #catsonleash

Zoom zoom #catsonleash

I think it’s too much to put in a descriptive text, but this is a sign in a preserve on the San Juan Islands THIS IS NOT AN OFF-LEASH AREA And here's why: We love your dog. We have dogs, too. BUT HERE'S THE THING: No matter how well-behaved some dogs may be, they have exceptional noses, and they are curious about a big world that people can't see. And without a leash, dogs can cover a lot of ground in a short time. Whether their explorations lead them to accidentally step into an active bird nest, or to follow an irresistible scent into an animal's hiding spot, it doesn't take long for the sweetest or most well-behaved dog to inflict lasting damage to a local ecosystem. Some wildlife will flee and never return after experiencing just one single threat to their home. AND YES, POOP IS A PROBLEM! It carries bacteria that can make animals sick-and it broadcasts a clear signal to local wildlife that a new predator has discovered their sanctuary. Natural ecosystems can handle wild-animal poop, but not dog doo. That's why it's important to SCOOP it! You may be one of those dog owners who can let your pet off its leash, knowing that he or she will never leave your side. We envy you, and other dog owners will, too. Your unleashed pet will embolden others to remove the leash from their less well-behaved companions. One dog can cause significant damage; many dogs, over time, can cause catastrophic changes to this place that we all fove and share. This is a nature preserve. It has been protected for the plants and animals that live here. People-and our pets-are welcome but temporary visitors. Thanks to our members, this is one of the few remaining places in the San Juan Islands where nature really does come first. DOGS ENRICH OUR LIVES. And in this beautiful and sensitive place, they also belong on their leash! From your dog-loving friends at the SAN JUAN PRESERVATION TRUST 360.378.2461 sjpt.org

I am on holiday and I think this is a really good sign about why we don’t let pets in native habitat.

“Some wildlife will flee and never return after experiencing just one single threat to their home.”
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Or contained in another way

Azura vs harness

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Today's Caturday post addresses how to walk cats on leashes -- and provides the example of Bear, a two-year-old indoor Russian Blue cat, who loves to run on a leash.

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