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One Cat Teaches Another to Enjoy Leashed Walks Outside, and It's So Sweet

By Kat Blair PawNation

Updated April 17, 2026 5:21 PM

Do you walk your cat outside on a leash? Maybe you should!

This cat mom is making a good case for cat walks, and she's even teaching her friend to do the same. What's even cuter is that her cat is teaching her friend's cat how to enjoy the walks, and we get to come along for the adventure.

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"My 'ugly' cat, Uno, taught this pretty cat how to walk outside," the video voiceover says, although we all know there's no such thing as an ugly cat, and this one-eared cat named Uno is adorable.

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"At first, Milkers was nervous and kept sitting down and taking breaks," Uno's mom says in the voiceover, introducing us all to the name of this beautiful white fluff ball. "But Uno patiently sat next to Milkers and waited for her to build up her confidence."

We watch as Milker's mom picks the cat up from beneath the bushes and guides her back onto the sidewalk to continue the adventure.

"Pretty soon, Milkers was walking confidently," Uno's mom continues. "Milkers made her human run across the street so she could look at a bird. Milkers then found some flowers to sniff."

The big day out also included some grass eating and only came to an end when Milkers decided she just wasn't going to stand up and walk anymore. She was dutifully carried the rest of the way home in Uno's cat carrier.

Should You Walk Your Cat on a Leash?

While it may seem strange at first, walking your cat on a leash is an awesome way to spend quality time while also providing your pet with enriching, stimulating activities.

Not only is walking great exercise for you and your cat, but it also can help reduce anxiety in house cats who may otherwise de-stress by scratching furniture. A change of scenery and a little sunlight go a long way.

Of course, the outdoors can be scary, too, so it's important to pay attention to your cat's behavior. If they need a little help, like Milkers, it's okay to pick them up and carry them home.

It's also very important that your cat's flea and tick care is up to date, as exposure to the outside environment increases the risk of contracting parasites or diseases.

Still, if you're attentive and responsible, your cat could fall in love with outdoor walks, just like the dogs in your neighborhood. Why not give it a try?

This story was originally published April 17, 2026 at 4:05 PM.

Should You Walk Your Cat on a Leash?

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