ON THE ROAD

Though I’m not a world traveler, I have been on numerous road trips. I do like riding around the island with the window down, my head out (with eye protection) and ears blowing in the breeze. Once we leave the island and the car is going much faster I settle down on the car seat or floor. It would be safest for me to have a pet restraint seat; however, mom hasn’t purchased one yet. No matter how cute we are or how much we beg, PLEASE don’t let us sit in your lap while you’re driving… scary!

While you’re planning the trip, you might want to check whether your final destination is pet friendly and if you may need a pet sitter. It will be sad for you and us if we can’t participate in all the activities and have no where to stay. Even if we have a microchip, an ID tag is important in case you get lost. A copy of our shot record and a first aid kit should be included in our travel supplies.

Depending on our tummies, we may need a small meal a few hours prior to travel. Some of us travel better on an empty stomach. It’s a good idea to take some short drives to see how we react to being in a vehicle prior to planning a long trip. If we demonstrate great anxiety, our vet can provide something to calm us down for the trip. After driving a couple hours, we enjoy stopping for a potty break. Even though we can probably go for many hours without one, it’s good for our caregivers as well as us to stretch our legs. Please remember if you visit a rest stop or just the side of the road be sure to pick up after us. It is unsanitary and disrespectful of others to leave our waste for others to deal with. Don’t forget a litter box for our cat friends. Its also important for us to have fresh water to drink during our breaks, so don’t forget to bring a bowl and water. We will also need food, toys and a bed/crate for our travels but mostly when we reach our final destination. We love spending time with you and can be such fun to travel with… let’s roll!

The pups are just over two weeks old and all but one pup have decided they’re interested in seeing the world. They continue to grow at an amazing rate and are getting nice and chubby. I don’t spend as much time in their bed, usually just at feeding time and for clean-up afterward. I do stay close by and observe but allow them room to sleep and drag themselves around the bed. Their legs are not strong enough to wobble around with yet... probably another week or so for that. Feeding time...



See ya next week!