A First for Tiger and Molly

Yesterday (October 20th), I had both Tiger and Molly outside on leashes at the same time -- had both leashes roped to the nearest tree (where I usually had Tiger tied after doing a walk about).  Got Molly out there first in the usual harness and leash.  After I thought she was somewhat adjusted to being out, I then outfitted Tiger in a different style harness and had to re-size it to fit the big guy (had hoped that particular harness would have been better for Molly but, she hadn't taken to it on previous attempts -- as well as all the others I've tried too).

There wasn't any interaction between the two of them and Tiger (being his usual self) tested me numerous times in an attempt to get me to walk him around and away from Molly but, I didn't do that until Molly wanted to go back in.  As I sat out there with them, I pondered the next progression -- of adding some kind of line where the leashes could be fixed and they could move back and forth with some feeling of freedom.  I had seen this in Fiesta Key where a couple had three cats and they would climb up, down and around on their picnic table and other outdoor furniture -- though they had been doing that with their cats since they were kittens.  Somewhat different when you have a full grown cat like Tiger -- used to that freedom he had in the backyard at Dungeness Lane.

For now, I am just happy I could get them out at the same time instead of having one of them crying at the screen door when the other one is out with me.  With three more weeks to go in my stay here, I hope this can happen again at least once or twice -- we'll see.