Re: RVing with a cat - HELP!!!!!!!!!

On Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:47:50 -0500, "D. Arlington"
<[email protected]> wrote:


>After reading these replies I plan to keep her in a comfy cat-carrier while 
>on the road. 

Please don't unless her behavior requires it.  She very well might
spend the trip in your lap.  A cat carrier will both put her in a very
confined space and keep her away from you, her "parents". And if you
have to brake suddenly and the carrier goes tumbling, that would
torment your kitty.

>She'll be free in the TT with access to her pan, food and water 
>when we stop for the night.  I'll have a collar or harness on her with a 
>leash and we'll be careful opening the TT door until we see if she tries to 
>bolt when it's opened. 

No collar.  Every cat I've ever had could easily slide out of a
collar.  Get the kind of harness with a strap across her chest and
straps that her legs go through.

> I know it would be better for her to stay at home 
>while we travel, but that would really inconvenience our neighbors. 

NO!  Leaving a kitty which has bonded to you at home is cruel.  I lost
my wife and sold the motorhome.  Now I have to leave Fred at home
because most motels won't allow pets.  I pay a lady to check on him
every other day.  There's a security camera to keep an eye on things.
Even with a visit every other day, his plaintive cries bring me to
tears.

I'll probably get another small motorhome or trailer just to
accommodate Fred.

John