October 13, 2025
Dear Liza,
One of the things we were hoping to teach our new kittens, Moxie and Molly, was to ride outside in a cat backpack. That way they could see, hear, and smell the outside world without being in danger of traffic or other animals. When I mentioned this to our veterinarian, she said we should start as soon as possible.
We bought an Apollo Walker Cat Backpack online and set it down on the floor, waiting for them to explore it. But they didn’t, not for days.
Then this morning, I decided to let them see me put it on and walk around in it. NOW I had their attention. Both cats were very interested, and when I backed up to the cat tower, Molly hopped right in! This surprised me, because Molly has usually been the shyer of the two.
She sat quietly as I took a few steps, and hopped out when she had had enough.
Once I put it back on the floor, Molly continued her exploration, enjoying the treats we gave for her bravery. Moxie, after just a few nose-pokes, seemed to lose interest. Maybe she’s not a hiker.
But this is only the beginning of a long road, and we all have a lot to learn.
Life with kittens is just one new thing after another!
Love,
Grandma Judy
Dear Liza 