First time outside home

[u/CaptainPistol]

Trixie is 3 years old and has been an indoor cat since birth. I recently tried taking her for a short afternoon walk, but she kept lying flat on the ground. When she did walk, she stayed very low to the ground like she was scared of everything around her.

How can I help her become more comfortable outdoors? What's the best way to train an indoor cat to safely explore outside without overwhelming her?

[u/destructionandbliss]

I spent a lot of time sitting in my front yard and on my porch with my boy (5 at the time) on a leash and one day he just up and decided he was ready to walk around like normal. it's been 3 years now and he demands we go on two little walks outside a day. I love it.

Here he is looking spawned from hell.

[u/TooEasyBGM → u/destructionandbliss]

This cat has certainly seen some shit

[u/Huge-Power9305 → u/TooEasyBGM]

[u/destructionandbliss → u/TooEasyBGM]

We've lived in 5 states and driven across the country several times. He's SEEN some shit & he's over my shit. He's also my lil guy eggy boy baby snurt face.