Adventure Cats
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Vet Care on the Road: Records, Prescriptions, and Finding a Vet in a Strange Town
After the litter box and the “what if they run away” question, this is the next thing people ask when they hear I travel full-time with two cats: what about the vet? Three years in, Boudica and Pooka have never…
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How to Prepare Your Cat for Van Life: What Worked for Us
When I told people I was moving into a van with my two indoor cats, Boudica and Pooka, I kept hearing the same warning: “Dogs love their people, cats love their home.” It turned out not to be true for…
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How to Keep a Cat From Running Away on the Road: Leash Training, Trackers, and the Routine That Brings Them Home
My cats spend time outside, off-leash, at dispersed campsites, and they come back when I call. In over three years of full-time van life, neither of them has ever been gone overnight. I know that sentence makes people nervous, and…
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Where Does the Litter Box Go? Cat Litter Box Setup for Vans, RVs, or Cars
When people find out I travel full time with two cats, this is usually the first question, often asked with a little wince: Where does the litter box go? Happily, it’s one of the easier things to figure out on…
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How to Tell If Your Adventure Cat Is Overheating (and What to Do About It)
Summer is the season van lifers dream about all winter. If you travel with cats, it’s also the season that asks the most of you. Cats are good at hiding discomfort. They often won’t show you they’re too hot until…