Travelling with your cat + Four Canadian adventure cats to follow!

by | Cat Care General Pet Care |

If you love to travel, adventuring around the country can be a fun and exciting activity. Whether it be travelling for necessity, such as moving, or travelling for pleasure and adventure*, we have tips to make it a safe and enjoyable experience for your cat if you’re bringing them along. But first, we want to share some fun Canadian adventure cats on Instagram. 

*Before travelling make sure you’re up to date with government travel regulations and protocols to ensure a fun trip for everyone. 

If these photos make you feel inspired, read on for our safety tips for travelling with cats at the end of our blog! 

Canadian adventure cats 

@toastedmarshmallowolaf 

  • Olaf is a part-time model and full-time adventure cat, trekking his way around Canada. If you enjoy gorgeous lake views and cute cats, this page is for you. 

Here is Olaf in beautiful British Columbia! 

Olaf
Credit: @toastedmarshmallowolaf

 

@reese_oreo_bengals  

  • Siblings Reese and Oreo, from Calgary, love to be outside and explore. Follow their page to see where they adventure to next.  

Just chilling by the lake. 

Oreo
Credit: @reese_oreo_bengals

 

@sierrathebenegalkitten 

  • Do you love hiking, camping, and road trips? Sierra the Benegal kitten loves these activities, too.  

Cats can make great hiking buddies! 

Sierra
Credit: @sierrathebenegalkitten

 

@wolf_the_catventurer 

  • A cat who enjoys being out on the water? Wolf is a two-year-old rescue adventure cat from Vancouver who loves to explore from the vantage of a stand-up-paddleboard. 

Having fun on the paddleboard. 

Wolf
Credit: @wolf_the_catventurer

 

How to travel with cats 

Now that you have some travel inspiration from a few of our favourite adventure cat Instagram influencers, here are some of our travel safety tips to keep in mind on your next trip with your feline friend: 

  • Be sure to pack all necessary items for your cat including food, water, a leash, medications, toys, blankets, first aid kit, litter supply, and grooming supplies.  
  • If you are travelling by car, keep the car at a comfortable temperature using air conditioning or heat when necessary. 
  • Feed your companion animal a light meal at least four hours before the trip to help prevent car sickness and nausea. 
  • Prevent your furry friend from sticking their head out the window since sudden stops or debris can cause injury. 
  • Schedule rest stops for every two to four hours for exercise, bathroom, and water breaks. 
  • If crossing any borders, bring copies of any required documents (such as proof of vaccinations). 
  • Make sure your cat is leashed or secured in a comfortable cat carrier before you open the car doors to prevent them from darting out. 
  • Keep your cat’s personality in mind – if adventures aren’t for them, leave them at home where they are comfortable. 
  • Ensure they are microchipped and keep your contact information up-to-date. 

Read more travel tips here: https://ontariospca.ca/blog/travelling-safely-with-your-pet/ 

If you do go on fun adventure trips this summer with your furry friend, make sure to post it and tag us @ontariospca. Happy adventuring!