We recently learned that Buck's previous owner used to let him go outside! Ours is a new house and a new property for him, of course, so we decided to start slow, with ten-minute exploration increments. We've also been leaving the porch door open so he can sit inside the screens and look out at the world beyond. Once we get him a collar, we think he's going to be quite the outdoor explorer.

Wilfred likes Buck's outside time too, because he's allowed out under supervision at the same time. Wilfred will never be an outdoor cat, though—he's too skittish and we live too close to the road.

This will be a fun experiment and hopefully put Buck in a bit of a better mood! He looks handsome and elegant though, surrounded by plants!

Keep scrolling for some more pictures of Buck’s outdoor adventure!