So.. I am planning to move here in the up-coming weeks. I will begin my 16 hour drive from Dallas, TX to Asheville, NC on July 16th. I am excited for the move but am a little intimated by the drive with my two cats! This will not be the first time for one of my kitties, Luca! He made the long drive with me to TX from OH. We did not quite make the entire trip in one day as I had planned, but we got very close! Luca, my car and I were all very tired (just 3 hours from our destination) when I decided to stop for the night! Anyways…. Now, I have two cats and will be attempting a similar trip again. This time I have constructed a "kitty traveling hotel" which is the purpose of my first blog.
Originally, the idea was to construct something large enough to hold both cats but small enough to fit into my Honda Civic. The project went from a patchwork of cardboard to my masterpiece! See, I love crafts and color… So, I couldn't allow a simple cardboard box sit in my back seat. Next thing I knew I was spray-painting and on my way to Hobby Lobby! After the paint had dried, I sewed one side of the fabric to the cardboard box then used Velcro to anchor the rest. The fabric covers part of the box and secures the door. I wanted to use fabric to allow a little light in and for air ventilation. I also found a little rug for only $2 to place on the bottom!! Once the final assembly was complete, I was very impressed with myself!! :) As of right now... I would have to admit that my cats could really care less about the design!! However, I am still hoping this little contraption will make my kitties feel secure during the journey.
