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(Don’t worry, this has nothing to do with covid) When you want to cross a border with a pet, most countries demand (among other papers)a health certificate no older than 14 days. For this certificate you have to go to the vet. They check out the animal and then fill … Read more
Dusk is my favourite time of the day. After my afternoon nap I’m full of energy. A lot of little animals come out so this is the best time for me to catch mice or possibly something else. The lizards are usually gone by now. Even though the light is … Read more
How I spend my afternoons, really differs. Sometimes I sleep. Preferably in the van but when it is really hot I find a nice place in the shade. Sometimes I find one where it is difficult for my humans to see me. That means they often have to check if … Read more
Quite recently my human, Marcia, wrote that there isn’t much to write about me, because I do the same thing everyday. Well, that is soooo not true, so I decided to write my own story about my exciting days. Now I do hope you’ll appreciate this, because typing with paws … Read more
It is not always easy to write a story about Binkie. Yes it is unusual that he is a travelling cat. But Binkie basically does mostly the same thing every day, just in a different area. Now a picture says more than a thousand words. So Binkie now has his … Read more
IMPORTANT (non medical) ITEMS A cat carrier or pet travel backpack. If you take your cat for walks, you’ll need a backpack. We use one that has a rain cover and Kilian made s sunscreen for it as well. Comb A collar with LED lights, so you can see your … Read more
VACCINESYour cat will need an animal passport which differs from the vaccination booklet. Rabies vaccination is required for travelling across any border, even in the EU. EU rabies vaccines are only required every three years. But most countries outside the EU, demand a yearly vaccination. Often they require a rabies … Read more
Cats don’t like water, but on a shoulder it is OK to cross a bigger stream. Stepping stones work well too.
Not many do so. Most people travel without pets of with a dog. Which, I’ll admit is a bit easier. But of course much less fun 😉 Here you’ll find some information on how to travel with a cat, based on our personal experience. THE RIGHT ATTITUDE Not just the … Read more
We were camping near Theth in a large meadow near the river, with a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains. We camped at this spot in 2018 and it is one of our favourites. Binkie likes it too, as there is grass, small bushes, a few trees to climb,a river … Read more