Our biggest concern in moving to Texas was how the cats would react. Cindy sought the advice of professionals who suggested dosing them with Benedryl, scenting their cages, and taking them for rides to prepare them for this trip. We did a trial run from Livermore to Sunnyvale, and I thought that the trip was going to be a disaster as the cats cried round-trip.
On the day of the move, we put the cats in the truck cab with their harnesses and leashes, and after about an hour of crying and exploring, they found their hiding spots and went to sleep.
The hotels where we stayed were pet-friendly. We transported them in the cages from the truck into the room, set up the litter boxes in the bathroom, freed them in the bathroom, and went to dinner. This way they couldn't escape when we returned.
Other than exploring the hotel room which provided us with feline entertainment, Buddie and Winnie were perfect travel pets.
Our Golden Retriever, Lindsey, was her usual perfect self.
Yay! They got with the program. It's usually the human who just has to set the intent!
ReplyDeleteI hope to meet your whole crew someday!
Safe travels.