The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
‘Adventure kitty’ becomes couple’s hiking companion
Laura Klein’s cat was stealing the show. And it was her own fault.
Quickly after adopting her cat Remy in October, Klein started posting pictures of her furry friend on Instagram. Before Remy entered the picture, the Denver art teacher and artist used her Instagram profile to share her artwork, including pet portraits and handmade ceramic trolls.
Her followers didn’t seem to love the cat content, even though it showed Remy tagging along for hikes and occasionally wearing a beanie. Klein noticed she lost a thousand followers.
So she made a new Instagram account just for Remy. There, Klein chronicles her activities with her “adventure kitty.”
Getting Remy was a “compromise” between Klein, who really wanted a dog, and her fiance, Kevin, who wanted a cat. They ended up with a 16-pound, 2-yearold cat that sort of acts like a dog.
Klein figures life as a stray led Remy to always want to be outside. That’s something the couple noticed right away after bringing Remy home.
“I wanted to find some way for him to get that outlet,” Klein said.
Remy either rides in Klein’s backpacking bag with his head sticking out or he hikes with his pet parents.
“I feel like I’m part of this new crazy cat lady club,” she said. “We’re just obsessed with him.”