Jill Horne, of White River Junction, Vt., takes a walk with her cat Juniper, 2, in White River Junction, Vt., on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Horne has been trying to harness-train Juniper and takes her out about once a day, though she says the outings are more self-guided than they might be with a dog. “She walks me,” Horne said. (Valley News - Alex Driehaus)
Jill Horne, of White River Junction, Vt., takes a walk with her cat Juniper, 2, in White River Junction, Vt., on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Horne has been trying to harness-train Juniper and takes her out about once a day, though she says the outings are more self-guided than they might be with a dog. “She walks me,” Horne said. (Valley News – Alex Driehaus) Credit: Alex Driehaus

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — Jill Horne, of White River Junction, took a walk with her cat, Juniper, 2, through the village on Wednesday.

Horne has been trying to harness-train Juniper and takes her out about once a day, though she says the outings are more self-guided than they might be with a dog.

“She walks me,” Horne said. 

Alex Driehaus is a staff photographer at the Valley News. She can be reached at adriehaus@vnews.com and (603) 727-3304.