Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2016 07:45:38 -0800
Reply-To: Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Alaskan trip planned with our cat questions
In-Reply-To: <D855D783-4FEA-4F08-95FE-49E2C820231B@gmail.com>
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Dear Pussy Galore
We traveled with cat across the border
#1 get a letter from your vet stating that all shots are up to date and
your cat is disease free and healthy
#2 going in either direction across border do not carry any pet food at all
- not even a dish of it for kitty in carrier - you will loose it to boarder
patrol
#3 get a full body harness rather than a collar and a leash that you can
hook to weary top lifter rail and before anyone exits van hook her up - at
every stop where there will be an exit - even if one of you is staying in
van - hook kittie up - yes at fuel stops - piss breaks and even the j just
want to check that noise -stop - Never attempt to leave the van unless
kittie is hooked up
#5 litter box needs to be smaller than usual of course - so clean
frequently
#6 keep a blanket over gear stowed over engine bay and you will find kittie
back there nearly all the time - it is warmest part of van -
#7 have a small dish of water on deck in an extra tray - never any more in
it than you want to clean up :) -
#8 kittie may find dash or drivers lap to be great place - no - don't do it
even if cute - nails in lap or pussy sliding along dash can create extreme
movements in drive - think crash
#9 when away from van pull curtains shut to keep Kat Kraft people out of
bothering yours and to keep dogs from spotting cat - or cat from spotting
dogs -
#10 upon return to van open door only after u have made sure where cat is
and that it is calm - by second day you will know where to look - even then
open door slowly - with reassurance to kittie that you are you -
#11 when others are interfacing with van keep kitty in cage - border patrol
- mechanics etc - before you arrive at border put kitty in carrier - if you
are concerned about unwanted opening - and you always should be - then put
a lock or zip tie on door to cause intruder to ask your permissions - tell
border guard that the kittie door is secured to prevent angry jangle of
door
#12 have a nice trip - If I think of any more stuff I will let you know -
Signed
Wavey the Wonder Cat
Regards
On Tuesday, 16 February 2016, Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@gmail.com> wrote:
> Gene,
> Thanks for the info. I suspect you mean for the big boy to be on top of
> the Westy?
> If so he would get really lonely. He is mostly a big lap cat . Hardly ever
> goes outside
> He's on my lap now. I should get him his personnel iPad
> Dennis
>
> Dennis Jowell
> Scotch Hollow Farm
> Newbury, Vermont
>
>
> > On Feb 15, 2016, at 8:50 PM, Gene P <olgreywoof@gmail.com <javascript:;>>
> wrote:
> >
> > Roof top box, with some special considerations. You'll want to drill
> extra holes for ventilation, but size and place them carefully to avoid
> turbulence or ingress of inclement weather. Have a cushy bed in one corner
> for him to curl into and snooze, and carpet the rest so he can roam and
> pace with sure footing. Provide an assortment of small toys so that some
> of the roaming is somewhat less mindless. Spill-proof water device of
> course and availability of dry food. Litter box in a corner farthest from
> the bed.
> >
> > The space between the bottom of the box and top of van will provide a
> good measure of sound deadening, but you should probably check out your
> sound system to be sure the volume can be raised sufficiently if necessary.
> >
> >> On Mon, Feb 15, 2016 at 4:12 PM, Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@gmail.com
> <javascript:;>> wrote:
> >> Has anyone been able to figure out how to travel with a large 20 lb.
> male Maine Coon cat in a Westy? We are planning a trip up the Alaskan
> highway in the spring before haying starts. I think the trip will take at
> least 6 weeks from Vermont and don't want to leave our cat with someone for
> that length of time. One thought was to buy a big Sprinter ($$$ ouch!) that
> doesn't seem very practical. lol
> >> Any ideas from the list would be great
> >>
> >> Dennis Jowell
> >> Scotch Hollow Farm
> >> Newbury, Vermont
> >
>
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