Join The New cat Trend “First Caturday”

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  • According to the organizer’s website, the benefits for both the kittens and the people are multitude: stimulation, socialization, exercise, and weight loss or in their words, "Walking 'em around outside can burn off that extra chubs”

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  • Though the phenomenon's origins date to an initial meet-up in San Francisco's Dolores Park two years ago this month, the concept has since spread to other West Coast cities, including Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver.

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  • The growing phenomenon is fueled by word of mouth, social media, and the growing awareness that cats are more open to outdoor adventures than conventional wisdom suggests.

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  • The “First Caturday” community has no hierarchy or leadership and it's free, sponsor-less, and open to everyone.

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  • If you bring kitty to First Caturday, all that's needed is the proper catitude, initiative, a leash and/or pet carrier, blanket (or something soft that they like to sit on), and, of course, some treats.

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  • Here are some photos from a meet-up in May at Portland's Laurelhurst Park

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  • The experience was described as positive for both cats and owners, as written by MeowBox:

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  • Want to find the next “First Caturday” near you?

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