How To Choose Your Adventure Kitty

If you read my first blog post, you know that my journey from a Georgia stray to a well-traveled adventure cat was not an easy one. My previous owners tossed me out into the winter cold to fend for myself. But, this act of cruelty connected me with the missus I now have who takes me with her on her travels.

Even so, when she first adopted me, no one envisioned that I would wear a harness (I still refuse to walk on a leash!) or go tent camping, but here we are!

So, how do you choose the right kitty to adventure with? Let’s cover all the options!

The One You’ve Got

You might not think your current kitty might ever be willing to adventure with you, but please reconsider. Virtually any cat can become used to RVing. For more hard-core traveling, it will come down to the bond and sense of curiosity.

For me, staying with my missus is more important than where we are. It took me an entire month to get used to RVing and another month to feel truly at home wherever we roamed. Give your kitty time—even if kitty starts World War III on the first trip.

A New Kitten

Haven’t adopted your kitty yet? With a brand-new kitten, you’ll have a much easier time training your feline companion for life on the road. However, there are some exceptions.

Ironically, I am one. My missus tried to get me used to hiking with her when I was still a kitten. She barely made it through the front door when I knocked the bubble-peep-hole out of the bag, hopped through the hole, and tried to get back inside.

Obviously, I am more open to travel now, but I still have zero interest in hiking. So, don’t bet solely on kittenhood as a sign of 100% success at the start.

An Older Cat

There’s an old saying that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. No one said anything about cats!

Older cats are harder to train, but they are also more chill and less prone to escape tactics. Consequently, older cats might do better in smaller spaces than kittens.

So, how old is old? I am five years old and still bounce off the walls. Missus is a light sleeper, so it drove her nuts for MONTHS. Now, she rolls her eyes and goes back to sleep.

So … “old” is probably 10 years or older.

TIP: Regardless of age, ensure kitty gets a full checkup, so you know what to expect from a health perspective. Health issues on the road can kill your budget and draw your adventuring to a halt.

A Specific Breed

Maybe I'm biased, but I believe the best kitty you can adopt is your regular domesticated mutt kitty. Most of the biggest and best adventure kitties on the internet are not pedigrees.

However, if you prefer to purchase from a breeder, Bengals and Maine Coones seem to be favorites. Owners claim they are more confident and easier to train than other breeds.

Final Meowzings

In the next article, I’ll compare the pros and cons of adventuring with kitties instead of dogs. I am a little biased and believe cats make the better adventure buddies. Obviously.

You might think this is impossible, but most RVers with pets we know have cats—even when they have dogs. Why is that?? Find out in my next post!

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