Intro

Many people love a good road trip. Especially if the distance is not that far and giving travelers the chance to see someplace new, fun, and/or interesting. But then there are road trips where you might need to or want to take your pet. Knowing your specific pet, the breed of animal, and your road trip route are all important things to look into before setting out.

Below I will highlight some of my experiences taking long distance road trips with my two cats and lessons I’ve learned along the way. While these tips will be helpful for many pets, like children, no two pets are the same so feel free to tailor to your furry friends’ needs.

Conclusion

While I love my pets and I would do anything for them, my road trips with my two cats were out of necessity vs. a desire to travel with them. I relocated several times out of state and would never leave them behind. While there were literal and metaphorical bumps along the road, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Quote

“We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals.” Immanuel Kant

Next on the Blog…

For more tips on traveling with your pets internationally and on mass transit, check out Janice’s Lifestyle Blog on Traveling with Your Pets in Korea. With the stress of travel and being stuck in a car, sometimes our pets can have accidents, check out the Pet Zone’s How to Get Cat Pee Out of Your Car Seat.

For other road trip resources, check out my AAA Membership Benefits blog.