Frankie’s desire to go for walks has not diminished since we moved to our new home. What has diminished is what he considers his territory. I think he believed the entirety of our old neighborhood to be his. I was always picking him up and turning him around to prevent us from wondering too far from home.
Now he seems content to stay relatively close to home. We live on a corner lot next to a primary road running through the neighborhood. The back of the house is on a short, dead-end street. Our homeowner’s association consists of only six houses. We also each own a sixth interest in the large empty lot in front of our homes (see below).
Here is Frankie on a recent walk. So far, he has stayed on our short street or explored the empty lot. As you can see, he is already quite comfortable.
Here is a picture of the area I’m talking about. Our house has a checkmark. We typically Go out the back door by the street and walk past a few houses, sometimes to the end before turning around. We then walk around our house to the vacant lot, explore that for a while, and return home to the front door.
Bad Cat Chris 
He looks quite happy – he has grass, the sun, greenery, and it would be nice if he just decides “this is great – no need to wander far”. I’m sure his Dad would like that too!
Pam
I hope he does decide that he doesn’t need to go any further.
He looks very happy indeed! I wonder if he will become more adventurous as he familiarises himself with his new kingdom?
I hope not but he probably will. Frankie is almost fourteen. I’m waiting for him to slow down.
Yes, that sounds familiar: a cat who’s getting on a bit but won’t calm down!
I know you know.
Frankie seems to love his new territory.
Talk about a content cat! This is such a great photo of Frankie living his best life. Your house looks great–no neighbors on two sides.
Thanks. Yes. We are happy here.
Are you still in Florida? Do you still have that big house in…West Virginia?
Yes and yes. We told the renters that they have to be out by the end of April because we want to start going up there for half a year or a little less. I think we will go from early June until after Thanksgiving.
Do you follow Daily Feline Wisdom? They just lost Amber, their Tortie.
Frankie does look happy. I wish you all happiness in your new home!
Happy New Year!
PS – send some warm air to the Philly area!
Thanks so much. I’m not sure we have enough warm air right now.
Oh, Frankie, looks like you had a little sunbath too😸😸Enjoy your walkies. Double Pawkisses for a Happy Weekend🐾😽💞
Thanks. 😊
A nice territory of manageable size – glad Frankie seems happy with it !.
Thanks. I hope he continues to stay close.
Frankie certainly knows how to relax, doesn’t he? That looks like a nice set-up. Neighbors, but not too many neighbors
Frankie is good at relaxing. So far the neighbors that I have met seem very nice.
Frankie, you keep away from that busy street dude!
Good advice.
He does look comfortable. 🙂
I think he finds great comfort in being outside.
He may wander further, or the lot may pique his interest for a long time to come. Either way, it’s obvious he’s happy.
I think he is.
that definitely looks like a nice little area to walk and yes Frankie looks quite comfortable! lol
He is settling in nicely.