Do the cats go walk-about outside on their own?

Do we let them outside alone? Do they try to run away?? The easy answer is No and No.

We don't let the cats out alone. Not because we are worried they'll run away, although Geordie is so curious she doesn't always pay attention to her surroundings, so could perhaps get disoriented. We change our surroundings quite dramatically every couple of weeks, so we just feel better if Geordie is on a lead. She gets out for at least two long walks a day. She chases lizards, climbs trees and stalks unsuspecting chipmunks. And she hangs out with us when we're doing stuff, or just sitting reading, outside. She certainly isn't deprived of any cat activity. We always keep an eye out for other animals, especially birds of prey, but mostly dogs. We both love dogs but not every one is a responsible owner or has a well behaved mutt. However in two years, we've only had a couple of close encounters so it's definitely not a major issue.

Chaussettes refuses to put her dainty paw outside. As far as she's concerned, it's all academic. The great outdoors, no thanks.

We have a couple of fulltimer friends with a dog and three cats. Two of the cats venture out without leads, but never go far and one cat stays indoors.

Another fulltime RV friend whose cat goes for long walks with her but not on a lead, generally just hangs out at her site in or out of her rig, it's never been a problem.

So really, you just have to know your cat and make a decision that works for you. There isn't a general rule. Is there ever with cats?

Travel safe and have fun!

Geordie inspects the new campsite at Lee's Ferry in Glen Canyon Ntl Park, Arizona. She insists on going out as soon as we're set upto check everything out.