He likes to be carried around in a paper bag in the house so I thought I'd try it outside. He didn't try to jump out and just relaxed, enjoying the sights. I've become that eccentric neighbor who walks the streets clutching her cat in a paper bag.
Ok, so first of all, thank you so much for this because the paper bag looks so ghetto and I was tearfully resigned to having to carry him outside in one forever. I hope Charlie jumps into a sling carrier like he does paper bags.
And secondly, you guys look amazing and I wish we were neighbors so we can meet up for cat walks.
My kid loved to be carried on me in a carrier, so I started doing it in side my house. I became the crazy mom who carries her baby ‘everywhere’ sometimes you do what you can to survive. Pick your battles. Peace
That's adorable as hell. We tried the leash on Charlie and he just [flops around](https://i.imgur.com/mSasJOQ.jpg) on the ground. So we use it for lounging in the backyard on a nice day now 😅
My good boy Milton always wanted to go outside (strictly an indoor cat). When he was getting older and started getting sick (probably bowel cancer) I got him a little harness and would take him out and let him sniff around in the shrubs. It seemed to make him happy even though I know I looked like a weirdo to my neighbors in the condo complex.
We do strange things for our pets.
I had a cat that liked me to put her around my neck, like a scarf, and go for walks in the neighborhood. I'd hold her front paws in one hand, back paws in the other. She was a goofy girl and I was the crazy guy with the cat scarf.
What a cute kitty! It’s awesome that you’re taking him out exploring. Have you thought about trying a cat backpack? [My kitties really love it and feel very secure, so it’s great for the vet too](https://i.imgur.com/uP3GYIr.jpg)
My baby Shiro is an indoor cat who was born inside my old apartment. He's the most huggable and touch loving cat. He loves to be carried around inside. My gf would also take him outside in her arms and walk around the neighborhood. She loves doing it at night since rona. Shiro doesn't try to jump or run. We tried putting him down once and he climbed up my jeans. I love a huggable cat who wants held walks throughout the neighborhood!
Thank you for sharing this!
If it makes you feel any better about your eccentric cat lady status, I have one that likes to go for walks in my hood, and another who follows me and the kids on walks. Sometimes we go to the park haha.
There are probably dozens of us.
My mom & I want you to live in our neighborhood! She lives 2 doors down from me! 🥰Of course, the neighbors wouldn’t be surprised... they hear me say “quit chasing your brother!” Yet I have no hooman children. Lol 😝
My goofy cat can not wait for us to remove at least 6 bottles of water out of a case of water so he can climb into the plastic. He sits in it like he’s the king of allll the world.
I've got a big tuxedo cat that likes to go on walks sometimes. His harness is a black hoodie with skulls and crossbones on it. I took him to Petco once and EVERYONE had to say hi to him.
Gotta try this! Hobbes loves to go outside but won’t warm up to a leash and harness so we can’t let him out much. I cannot WAIT to take him for a walk wrapped in his favorite crunchy!
Aww thank you ☺️
I only did it that one time for a minute but he's been waiting in paper bags now, hoping to be taken outside again. It's kind of pathetic.
Anyone who wants to try something like this, you should put a harness and leash on your kitty anyway, even if you're going to carry them. One good fright and scramble without and they are gone. Had a cat that loved being carried around, he was fine 99% of the time, but the other 1% if he wasnt on a leash, he'd have bolted. And I got a few good scratches when I first figured this out and had to hold onto him the whole way home while he was freaking out.
You've probably never heard of it but the first thing that came to mind was [Bagpuss](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bagpuss).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9beAp3TG2E
(this was long before my time, but my parents watched it!)
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I recall Steven Wright telling the story how he got home and accidentally put his car key in the lock,and the house started up..so he drove it around for a while,until he got pulled over by a Cop..and the Cop asks "Where do you live"? and gets the answer "Right here"!
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Cats are so weird, and it’s great.
Wouldn't change him for the world.
Lol I would love having you as a neighbor. He looks so happy too. A lot of slow blinking.
Same! If that was my neighbor I'd be bringing over cute painted paper bags for him to ride in 😂
Anything to keep kitty happy. Best kitty mom ever.
Awww, thank you! He's such a sweetie. It's pretty easy to love him.
How do you find out your cat likes to be carried in a paper bag?
Probably brought something like groceries home in a large paper bag, cat jumped in. Wouldn't get out, she picked up the bag, cat was still fine.
It's a clear natural progression to me from lady with a cat to neighborhood weird paper bag cat lady.
I got my cat a small [Sling carrier](https://i.imgur.com/sY6r3ED.jpg) so I could take her along when I walked the dogs. Highly recommended.
Ok, so first of all, thank you so much for this because the paper bag looks so ghetto and I was tearfully resigned to having to carry him outside in one forever. I hope Charlie jumps into a sling carrier like he does paper bags.
And secondly, you guys look amazing and I wish we were neighbors so we can meet up for cat walks.
My kid loved to be carried on me in a carrier, so I started doing it in side my house. I became the crazy mom who carries her baby ‘everywhere’ sometimes you do what you can to survive. Pick your battles. Peace
I picture a baby goat kid and it's the greatest image ever
He looks completely content
I would be the neighbor that completely understands. Now I wonder if mine wouldn't mind a walk around the block in his favorite box
AWWWWWW You're a great mommy not am eccentric! CONGRATULATIONS on finding the way to bring him out!
Thank you!! I'm so grateful for how much love Charlie is getting here 😆🥰🥰
Aww the way he smells around - takes in the grass & flowers, clean air, the world in general
Hahahaha I love this so much. I'm the local cat lady who walks her cat every afternoon on a leash. Everyone knows my cat 🤣
That's adorable as hell. We tried the leash on Charlie and he just [flops around](https://i.imgur.com/mSasJOQ.jpg) on the ground. So we use it for lounging in the backyard on a nice day now 😅
I got a little backpack with mesh windows. I sometimes wear it on my front and if someone asks about her, I go on about her like a proud parent.
Bag lady or cat lady? Why not both.
Moooom?? the crazy lady is at it again!! She now has a cat wrapped in a paper baag!
/r/adventurecats?
This is the best thing I've seen today, and I needed it. Thank you :D
Aww, thank YOU for the kind comment!
I wish you were my neighbor
I was not expecting such kind neighborly remarks like this. I really appreciate it 🥰
My good boy Milton always wanted to go outside (strictly an indoor cat). When he was getting older and started getting sick (probably bowel cancer) I got him a little harness and would take him out and let him sniff around in the shrubs. It seemed to make him happy even though I know I looked like a weirdo to my neighbors in the condo complex. We do strange things for our pets.
I had a cat that liked me to put her around my neck, like a scarf, and go for walks in the neighborhood. I'd hold her front paws in one hand, back paws in the other. She was a goofy girl and I was the crazy guy with the cat scarf.
That is a VERY cute cat to be fair though so it takes down the weird factor a bit.
Wow I love this! He's fantastic
Ok but I might need to try this
Please do. That feeling when he settles in through the bag is just delightful.
If the kitty like this, you may want to consider getting it a kitty stroller and take him for walks around the neighborhood.
What a cute kitty! It’s awesome that you’re taking him out exploring. Have you thought about trying a cat backpack? [My kitties really love it and feel very secure, so it’s great for the vet too](https://i.imgur.com/uP3GYIr.jpg)
Thanks for the suggestion! I'd been looking for a new carrier for vet visits and hadn't even considered backpacks. Can I ask where you got yours?
I am the groceries now!
My baby Shiro is an indoor cat who was born inside my old apartment. He's the most huggable and touch loving cat. He loves to be carried around inside. My gf would also take him outside in her arms and walk around the neighborhood. She loves doing it at night since rona. Shiro doesn't try to jump or run. We tried putting him down once and he climbed up my jeans. I love a huggable cat who wants held walks throughout the neighborhood!
Lol. This made my morning! Cute!
r/tuckedinkitties?
Wrapping paper for holidays?
Welcome to the club x') [https://www.casimages.com/i/210408030535628507.jpg.html](https://www.casimages.com/i/210408030535628507.jpg.html)
Ur cat even looks like op's!
That's a good cat
Thank you for sharing this! If it makes you feel any better about your eccentric cat lady status, I have one that likes to go for walks in my hood, and another who follows me and the kids on walks. Sometimes we go to the park haha. There are probably dozens of us.
That sounds so adorable!
What a great parent though
This is so amazing! I'm cry-laughing.😂
You're a good cat mama
Just a paper bag boi taking in the sights
Are you wearing a bathrobe and slippers to make the complete eccentric neighbor costume?
That will absolutely happen next.
This is like when you see a family out and the kid obviously dressed themselves. You do it cuz it makes them happy
No one in my neighborhood is that cool lol. I love these little weirdos we dubbed cats.
It's cool, I do this with a leash and harness with my cat.
That AWESOME neighbor!
This is adorable!!!
I’m the weird neighbor who takes her cat to the park! Hahaha welcome to the club!
Oh! Your are the cat lady.
This is a cat at the forefront of fashion. Today he presents the swaddling cuddlebag as a comfy but scathing commentary on our disposable world.
I gotta ask...how did you figure this out? I love it!
Omg yes 😄
Oh my gosh. How adorable. I would still keep taking him out in the paper bag. It’s so different and fun for your kitty.
My mom & I want you to live in our neighborhood! She lives 2 doors down from me! 🥰Of course, the neighbors wouldn’t be surprised... they hear me say “quit chasing your brother!” Yet I have no hooman children. Lol 😝
Haha that's so sweet! We'd love to be your neighbors 😆
Paper or plastic? Meow.
She never lets the cat out the bag! (drum roll crash)
That's so sweet of you!
How did you find out this is what he likes
I love this haha
We just bought a pet stroller, I’m about to be that person
Absolute life goals you mean ?
My goofy cat can not wait for us to remove at least 6 bottles of water out of a case of water so he can climb into the plastic. He sits in it like he’s the king of allll the world.
Missy also likes to be carried around in a paper bag!
Haha!! I love it!! 😻
I understand. My cat will only let you carry her around if she's sitting in a cardboard soda flat. We call it her "palanquin."
That cat feels so safe right there
Aww what a deep coloured nose. I really want to boop it!
I used to have a neighbour that walked her cat on a leash :)
Oh great. Another bag lady.
I’m jelly
I've got a big tuxedo cat that likes to go on walks sometimes. His harness is a black hoodie with skulls and crossbones on it. I took him to Petco once and EVERYONE had to say hi to him.
I’d want to be your friend.
Hahahahaha
So silly. 😊🤭🤗
I love your life
Do you hold him up to things so he can smell them?
Wa.. how did you know?!
he is SO cute!
Tsk tsk... public intoxiCATion
This is so weird and cute.
This is so fucking awesome ... I give this 10/10 catnips
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Have you tried something else like a blanket?
I would but it's the bags he jumps into and quietly waits in.
My sister…
You became the crazy cat lady. Well done, mate.
God, I love absolutely everything about this ❤️
What a handsome guy!
Gotta try this! Hobbes loves to go outside but won’t warm up to a leash and harness so we can’t let him out much. I cannot WAIT to take him for a walk wrapped in his favorite crunchy!
This is adorable. I'm with you, OP! Who gives a hoot what the neighbors think? Your cat is happy! The judgy neighbors can kick rocks lol
Aww thank you ☺️
I only did it that one time for a minute but he's been waiting in paper bags now, hoping to be taken outside again. It's kind of pathetic.
I suggest still having a collar and leash on that you're holding just in case he jumps out.
"there is no ordinary cat!!"
Anyone who wants to try something like this, you should put a harness and leash on your kitty anyway, even if you're going to carry them. One good fright and scramble without and they are gone. Had a cat that loved being carried around, he was fine 99% of the time, but the other 1% if he wasnt on a leash, he'd have bolted. And I got a few good scratches when I first figured this out and had to hold onto him the whole way home while he was freaking out.
catbag!!!
Talk about a paper tiger! Thanks, I'll see myself out
He’s the paper bag prince
Bag kitty You doin’ great yourself Hangin’ ‘round in bags like that I guess somebody told the human All they must be holdin’ Is you, is you, is you
You've probably never heard of it but the first thing that came to mind was [Bagpuss](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bagpuss). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9beAp3TG2E (this was long before my time, but my parents watched it!)
Keep on clutchin’.
Instead of log lady....
You are not in your dressing gown as well are you, coz that would be weird!
No and I'm cursing myself for not having put one on! Next time.... And I'm definitely not brushing my hair.
Well if the bag fits...
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The things we do for love!
I'm that eccentric neighbor who takes her cat out on a leash to explore, maybe some day our cats could hiss at each other from across the street lmao
I'm sure there are worse ways to be remembered.. not a lot, but some.
I recall Steven Wright telling the story how he got home and accidentally put his car key in the lock,and the house started up..so he drove it around for a while,until he got pulled over by a Cop..and the Cop asks "Where do you live"? and gets the answer "Right here"! It's Kitty Steven Wright!
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