Halfway House

Hazel's tail is fluffed-up as an indication to next door's cat the it is not welcome.
Next doors cat doesn't know that, as the tail is still in the house.
However, the head end is outside making suitably threatening noises.
Exit next door's cat.

Hazel should have been to the vet today but the appointment has been postponed for a week.
Will this count as an essential journey?