Cats on leashes ... yes, it's a thing

By Chloe Veltman

Published July 14, 2024 at 8:08 AM EDT

Cat owners in this country are exploring ways to take their feline friends outside safely for walks on leashes, in backpacks and in strollers. (Story first aired on Morning Edition on July 5, 2024.)

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Chloe Veltman is a correspondent on NPR's Culture Desk.

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