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Campervan cats

(7 Posts)
grandtanteJE65 Wed 10-Mar-21 12:06:51

We took our two with us for two years sailing and living on our motor boat. They loved it.

We only allowed them on land on their leads, and I had to walk first one then t'other, as both walked well on the lead, but when they were both out with me they wanted to wander in their own direction, opposite to each other.

My arms were not long enough to cope with that!

When we bought our present house they embraced the life of cats with own garden and other gardens to roam through with no trouble at all.

Now the survivor of our pair of brothers has struck up a friendship with "the cat across the road" who comes into our garden then the pair go off hunting together. He is not allowed in the house, according to our cat, whereas a female who lives nearby, comes in and helps herself to a bit of dried food whenever she pleases and is not chased out.

FannyCornforth Wed 10-Mar-21 12:06:33

I've just remembered something.
I win oddest pet to take on holiday.
We often stay in our next door neighbours' static caravan.
In the past I have taken stick insects with me.
Our neighbours do not know about this!

Gwyneth Wed 10-Mar-21 08:44:25

Really enjoyed reading your post about Tiny. It’s a very gloomy day here in Northumberland and reading about Tiny cheered me up?

GagaJo Wed 10-Mar-21 08:36:15

How absolutely lovely! Tiny is a very lucky cat.

Grandma11 Wed 10-Mar-21 08:26:23

We have been members of the Caravan and Motorhome Club for many years, and although it’s usually Dogs who form the four legged occupants, it’s amazing what other pets people take on holiday with them, including Cats. Most are strictly kept indoors for their own safety, and that of the local wildlife, a surprising number number do walk happily on a lead for a stroll with their owners.
Over the years, we have taken Hamsters, Guinea pigs, Dogs, and even Goldfish away with us, but the most unusual resident on site was a Chimp who visited a Rally field we were staying on near Twycross Zoo!

FannyCornforth Wed 10-Mar-21 08:19:34

That's brilliant, so lovely! Lucky and clever Tiny!

Kidzkan Wed 10-Mar-21 08:04:40

We took our cat 'Tiny' away with us in our campervan and she embraced the lifestyle with an enthusiasm that enhanced our experience likewise. From taking her travelling in the van, taking her to new places on a lead, she has progressed to becoming a free agent, thanks to our 'cat door'. She is unfazed by a change of location and seems to know that the van is home - wherever we are.