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  Traveling with pets by car can be a joyful adventure—or a logistical puzzle. Whether you're ferrying a feral to the vet or embarking on a cross-country journey with your beloved companion, preparation is key. Here’s a guide to help you travel safely, calmly, and compassionately with your furry co-pilot. 🚗 Before You Hit the Road Vet Check & Records : Schedule a wellness check before long trips. Carry vaccination records, microchip info, and any prescriptions. Comfortable Carrier or Harness : Choose a secure, well-ventilated crate or pet seatbelt harness. For ferals or anxious pets, cover carriers with breathable fabric to reduce visual stress. Familiar Scents & Items : Line carriers with familiar bedding or a shirt that smells like home. Bring favorite toys or calming sprays (like Feliway or Rescue Remedy). Trial Runs : If your pet is new to car travel, start with short drives to build tolerance. Observe for motion sickness or anxiety. 🧳 Packing Essentials Food...

  Moo yucking Because we found some unwanted guests emanating from Tiger (worms, probably pre-installed before he moved here from an insect-infested apartment), the whole feline crew got a dose of deworming. Moo, our lanky teenage optimist, was thrilled —a new experience! He even opened his mouth like a baby bird, ready for the mystery morsel. I dropped in the pill. And then… betrayal. His eyes widened in cinematic disbelief. Was this poison? With operatic flair, he launched the pill halfway across the room, then began a dramatic tongue routine—rapid in-out flicks, punctuated by a chorus of “yuck, yuck, yuck, yuck…” that lasted a full minute. The only meow he ever uses came next—a high-pitched squeal of accusation. Then, with the dignity of a wronged prince, he turned his back, leapt off the counter, and vanished into the bedroom. Guess we’re shopping for the liquid version. For more posts about Moo (the un-cat), click HERE . Learn more about cats. See our many  Caturda...

  Today we remember the ones who walked beside us, slept near us, and loved us with a purity that only animals can offer. Their paws may no longer echo in our homes, but their spirits remain stitched into our lives. 🕊️ Murjan, our gentle warrior, defied lymphoma for 3.5 years—nearly reaching age 19. His quiet strength and enduring presence were a daily grace. 🕊️ Intrepid, his brave pal, was struck by the same cruel disease at the same time. He fought fiercely for three months before joining his beloved staff, Carl, in rest—both taken by cancer, both remembered for their boldness and joy. Intrepid left us at just 11, but his legacy of fun and fearlessness lives on. 🕊️ Snyezhka, radiant and resilient, battled four kinds of cancer before a sudden saddle thrombus took her in the night at age 7. Her absence was felt deeply by her devoted companion, Happy Cat, who searched for her daily until his own passing from a brain tumor a year later. 🕊️ And Bobolink—our long-haired black beaut...