I have a friend who once made a move, picking up stakes in the LA area and dropping them about 200 miles north in bucolic San Luis Obispo. He sent most of the family’s treasured belongings along in a moving van, but there were certain things that had to be transported personally, and that included 4 travel-phobic felines. As the story was related to me, one of the cats spent the entire journey splayed out on the dashboard, while another two curled up into quivering balls of fur occasionally emanating mournful mews. The last cat spent the entire trip alternating between my friend’s shoulders and the top of his head leaving him with battle scars from its constant repositioning. Of course chicks dig scars, and cats as well. My dog is far less of a danger in the car, preferring to anoint the window with his snot rather than test out the velcro-like effects of his claws on other passengers. We don’t take him on too many trips as we need a mop after any that are greater than just a couple of miles. What about you, do you frequently drive with some sort of pet? If so, do you take particular precautions when you do? For many, our pets are like our children and we do need to ensure their safety in the car or truck just like we would any other member of the family. What’s your MO for driving with with one of our furry friends? Image: Fine Art America