Mack got to play outside!

I don't know why ... maybe because I'm still so thrilled he is alive, and he ALWAYS wants to go outside. Maybe because the weather has been gorgeous, and I wish I could take him for a walk. Maybe because I'm crazy ... the last time I was at the pet supply store (getting canned Wellness brand cat food for Mack, of course), I also bought a harness and leash.



At first, he just laid in the grass. Then he started exploring. I had to rein him in when he took off after a moth -- I wasn't prepared to move that fast. I took some video, but it's not very exciting, so here are the still photos.



As you can see, his fur has grown back fully, and he's back to being a pleasantly rounded kitty.



For the record ... I suppose I AM playing favorites. However, the truth is that Reggie really wants nothing to do with going outside, and Lucky would just lay in the grass. I will probably give each of them an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, too. For now, though, Mack is the only one who has had this treat.

No Worries!

Amy stayed with Mack overnight several times while we were away, and made sure he kept eating.

When we returned on Saturday, making several trips to empty our cars, Mack was feeling spunky enough to watch the door for an opportunity to zip by us and get another taste of the outdoors. Fortunately, he was unsuccessful.

I picked him up and cuddled him for a minute when we first arrived, which seemed to satisfy his need to be touched ... in fact, I'd even say he seemed a little standoffish as we settled back in. But he was eager for his canned food treat by 4 p.m., and presented himself for a good belly rub later, spreading out on the sofa next to me as John and I watched "Muriel's Wedding" from Netflix.

Now I'm in Duluth for a conference until Wednesday night ... but I'm not worried. John is home, and Mack is fine!