Date:         Tue, 16 Feb 2016 18:43:57 -0500
Reply-To:     Edward Maglott <emaglott3@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Edward Maglott <emaglott3@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Alaskan trip planned with our cat questions
In-Reply-To:  <C93ACF26-0B84-43C9-8E25-4CCD46507B65@gmail.com>
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Questions is a strange name for a cat.  ;)  But then Rene and Georgette
Magritte apparently named their dog "after the war."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfBDDbE7lcQ

I tied to get my cat comfortable with vanagon travel by just hanging out
with her in the van when it was stationary.  She was already 7 or 8 years
old and never got comfortable with even that, much less driving.  I think
you'd have to start young for the cat to really be used to it.  I have seen
cats casually riding in cars so it must be possible.
Edward


On Tue, Feb 16, 2016 at 4:08 PM, Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@gmail.com>
wrote:

> Roger that is great information!! Thank you ,thank you
> Dennis and Judy
>
> Dennis Jowell
> Scotch Hollow Farm
> Newbury, Vermont
>
>
> > On Feb 16, 2016, at 10:45 AM, Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > 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> 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> 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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