During our trip out & back we stayed at a couple of pet-friendly hotels to help ease the drive. Funny story: dad learned some years ago to call ahead even if they say "pet-friendly" because apparently "pet-friendly" often only means "dog-friendly" at some places. This time, he called everywhere we stayed like three times to confirm, re-confirm and re-re-confirm that I'd be allowed.
We also stayed at one while visiting the grandboys, and although mom and dad appreciated the open invitation to stay with the family, they felt it was better to stay nearby, especially with me in tow.
Mom brought this colorful blanket from home because she's always cold and wanted to make sure she'd be warm enough wherever we went.
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That was a good idea to bring that blankie from home, wasn't it, Smudge. Helps you feel at home whereffur you are...
Looks like you have prime spot, Smudge.
Smudge, you had one heck of a trip didn't you. And how lovely that mom brought along a special blanket whether it was just for her or for the three of you. We know about those hotels that say their pet friendly and they're not, because they don't want kitties. That is a crime.
Your comfort was their top priority, Smudge...as it should be.
All the photos are lovely, Snudge, but that first one is exceptional! The colours of the blanket look so good on you!
Purrs,
The Chans
You do look very comfy on the bed sweet Smudge!
Are you keeping a journal? Do you have a pawsport? A suitcase of your own? What purrsonal toiletries do you travel with? Litter, food, toys ... ? I did see you "driving" earlier, are you licensed, that is very impawtent you know! Most of all, I do hope you did not speak to strangers along the way, even if they offered treats: neverevernever!
Pee Ess: comment above dictated by The Cat June who may soon become a first time traveler, purrhaps, and is most anxious and stressed about the pawsibility of it, so needs expert advice, thank you very much.
Pee Pee Ess Ess: this comment by The Mom of The Cat June: if and when The Cat June does travel it is likely she will be knocked out cold by gabapentin to avoid total disaster as even short and brief travel once a year to her vet is nearly impossible.
smudge, eye hope ewe got room servizz each N everee 30 minitz....grilled salmon, cat grazz, sum treetz, perch pizza pie ~~~~ ewe noe.... !!! happee week a head ♥♥
Chaplin: "Dennis told us that Tucker told him that when he and Trixie and Trouble and Pooh Bear moved across the country, they stayed at Red Roof Inns with the dogs and just kind of kept mum about the cats."
Java Bean: "Ayyy, seems like that would've been the perfect opportunity for Tucker to turn the cats in and get some kind of a reward."
Chaplin: "What???"
Java Bean: "Oops, did I say that out loud?"
When Mom was a cat show vendor, she often brought a kitty along and had to do the same thing.
I bet you appawciated something from home too Smudge. You look furry comfy!
I’m glad you found some good places to stay, Smudge. And bringing your own blanket was a good idea.
You have the perfect spot, right between your two servants. :) XO
Right between them, I see! I can't imagine pet-friendly meaning only dogs and not cats!!! Horrible!
Hi, Smudge! That was some good advance work done by Dad. Glad those were actually PET friendly places, and not just for dogs. You surely do look great in your designated spot. Hugs!
Glad you're enjoying your trip!
Smudge I was so happy to read that you were along to keep the staff in on the straight and narrow. Humans have a tendency to stray but having their best girl with them was a fun way to travel.
I agree staying close but not with family and sticky fingers was a great idea
Hugs Cecilia
Yes, we learned the difference between "pet friendly" and "cat friendly" when we had to take Raven out of town for medical care. Glad you found a place and had your blanket from home for coziness.
The re-re-confirming was a good idea. It seems strange that motels would prefer barky messy dogs over clean quiet cats, but life is strange sometimes.
TBT once travelled 450 miles (to the parents) with a cat and they just slept in the car overnight at a highway rest stop (TBT does not drive long distances often or easily so it was a 2 day trip).
It seems odd that motels would prefer noisy messy dogs over clean quiet cats, but that's how life goes sometimes.
You always brighten my day with your posts. :D Not allowing cats at a so-called 'pet friendly' place is egregious. Good on your dad for taking such precautions. Hugs to you and yours, my dear.
Wow your parents are brave! I have never traveled with any of my kitties, kudos to them!
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