Thread: Very Long Journeys with Puss

My husband and I travelled every summer and winter for 10 years with our wonderful 22lb MC (RIP). It is a 12 hour car trip each way from Phoenix Arizona to Denver Colorado. We usually drove it at once but Oscar loved checking out hotel rooms when we broke the drive in half. While I wouldn't say Oscar loved the long trip, he managed to keep himself busy by sleeping and growling at trucks. He travelled best in his soft sided small playpen filled with his bed and favorite toys. We had a litter box available but he only used it once in all those trips. (Memorable because the odor was so bad, we immediately pulled over on the side of the rode to dump the dump). His favorite place in the car was on my lap or behind my head ( on my shoulders) but that is not an option for you since you will be driving. Does Hank like the car? If he does, I wouldn't hesitate taking him by car. If he's unsure about it, start taking him with you to get him accustomed to it. We had a cat that was so stressed each time it was necessary to go in the car, she would pant, drool and mess her carrier within the first 5 minutes. Not fun! If you and Hank drive, the leash is a must for getting out of the car. Good luck!