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A spotted Bengal cat sits upright on the bench seat of an old pickup truck beside an older man in overalls at the wheel. 6 / 37

Grandpa Hank Climbed Into the Old Pickup. Ziggy Was Already Waiting.

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The bench seat of Hank's pickup has seen better decades, and so has the dashboard, but neither of them seems to mind. Hank sits behind the big thin steering wheel in his brown work shirt and overalls, gazing out the side window at the garden and the weathered fence. Beside him, Ziggy sits bolt upright like a co-pilot reporting for duty, chest out, ears forward, staring straight ahead with an expression that suggests he has opinions about the route.

Car rides with cats go much better with a plan. Even a calm cat should travel in a secure carrier that is strapped in or wedged so it can't slide around, since a loose cat can get under the pedals or be hurt in a sudden stop. Leaving the carrier out at home with a soft blanket inside helps a cat see it as a normal hiding spot instead of a sign of trouble. Short practice drives around the block can build confidence. Never leave a cat alone in a parked vehicle, because the temperature inside can climb or drop quickly. If your cat gets very anxious or carsick, your vet can suggest ways to help.

For now, Ziggy looks entirely convinced that this truck runs because he is in it. Hank, wisely, has not tried to correct him, and the two of them look ready for a long, slow drive down a back road.

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