 It can certainly create environmental enrichment, get them some more exercise and things like that. But Carter says it's not for everyone. Some cats are just too stressed for it. Some never adapt to the harness and leash. On their afternoon stroll, Privet and Jean-Claude head for a quiet alley, away from noisy traffic and potentially unfriendly dogs. Eventually, though, a breeze picks up. He's a long-haired cat and it's just like, oh no, the wind is messing up my hair. It's time to head home for treats. Yeah, you want some snackies?