My cat just tricked me and escaped! (I got him back though)

Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
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Normally Scooter sits outside with his harness and leash on and is content to chase the bugs in his reach. Often he’ll want to come in for a nibble or drink and I just unclip the leash and leave his harness on. Most of the time he’ll go right inside and then I close the door. This time he bolted right back outside and ran right under the deck !. He’s done this before and usually ‘mousy on a string’ will lure him right back inside. Not this time. He dedided to go under the neighboring unit’s deck, over to the big tree, and then into the woods.

I followed him the whole way and chased him around the woods and finally got on the lower part of the hill and was able to chase him back up the hill towards home. After he hit the clearing he bolted right back inside, lied down, and panted like a pooped out little kitty.

I’m going to have to be far more stict in my procedures for letting him in/out. Note to self. Always close the door before unclipping the little fur ball !

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Never admit you’ve been outsmarted by your pet. :wink:

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Ya, it was rather embarassing. Now I’ll have to be sure he doesn’t talk me into buying a time share or a bridge or something.

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The hamster ate my first few attempts at this post.

When I saw this thread title, I said, “Boy, that sounds familiar.” Then I read the OP! Holy Crap! My cat, also Scooter, made a run for it a few weeks back. He also wears a harness (24/7) and is now tied up on a line in the back yard when he goes out. This was my LJ summary of action, cleaned up a bit.

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You guys keep cats tied up - awwww poor kitties!