Traveling by car with cat

Trust me, Snapper is correct. It's also against the law in some U.S.
States. You can easily buy a cat carrier at Petco or PetsMart for
easily under $20.00. Some humane shelters lend them out when picking up
your friend. My shelter did five years ago, I still have my friend and
carrier. It's also a good safe haven for my friend and storm shelter
from lightning, thunder and fireworks.

snapper DeleteThis @pookmail.com wrote:
> On Fri, 26 Oct 2007 11:06:11 -0600, "Carol" wrote:
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>> I have read many sites that suggest a cat carrier. Has anyone tried putting
>> the cat in a soft, thin pillowcase and held it on your lap?
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> Bad idea.
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> The cat's claws would penetrate the pillowcase and your lap.
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"Carol" wrote in message

>I have read many sites that suggest a cat carrier. Has anyone tried
>putting the cat in a soft, thin pillowcase and held it on your lap?
>
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You would be asking for some war wounds if anything happens plus it could
be against the law depending on your area.

I got a nice carrier from Wal-Mart medium / large size for about 20. It
has a place on top that you can lock the seat belt into

God forbid you have an accident and the furball gets out or worse hurt from
nor being properly restrained. I know I would never be able to forgive
myself
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Carol wrote:
>I have read many sites that suggest a cat carrier. Has anyone tried putting
>the cat in a soft, thin pillowcase and held it on your lap?

If you're in the UK that is completely illegal, not to mention dangerous and
stupid!

Lesley

Slave of the Fabulous Furballs

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I am getting ready to move 1000 miles with my cat. I have a crate for him, and a litter box to travel with. But I'm concerned about when he might have to use it during the trip because I would like to keep him in the crate (as recommended by just about everyone I've talked to.) Is it ok to have him in the crate for 8 hours and give him occasional food and water and then let him use his litterbox when we arrive at our destination each night? Around the house he often goes that long without using his litterbox...but I'm just not sure if that will be ok.

I don't really want to get a larger crate that I can put a litterbox in b/c I don't think he'd like laying next to a litterbox for 8 hours a day.

Some have suggested putting a harness on him and having him go outside, but he's an entirely indoor cat, and I honestly don't know that he'd know once outside (and probably freaked out) to do his business.

I'm also wary of taking him out of the crate in the car because it can be challenging to get him back in.


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