For some owners, cat walks may not be a stretch

Posted: Thursday, September 20, 2012 12:00 am | Updated: 7:03 am, Thu Sep 20, 2012.

Karen Nichols wanted a life unchained to the monotony of twice-daily dog walks, so she got herself three cats. But she still strolls the neighborhood on nice days — with her cat Skeezix.

Nichols took part in a program recently that encouraged finding ways to bring out the wild nature in her cat. Some cat behavior problems stem from boredom, which can be stymied by enriching their environment and involving them in activities, experts told the class.

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