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Grandpa Climbed Into the Old Pickup With Grandma. Duchess Had Already Called Shotgun.

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Frank is behind the big steering wheel of the old pickup, grinning through his white beard, and Edna has squeezed in close beside him with her cheek near his shoulder and her eyes bright behind her glasses. The cab is worn and faded, the bench seat a little cracked, and the garage behind the windshield is lined with tools and boxes. Taking up the rest of the seat is Duchess, sitting perfectly upright in her luxurious white coat, copper eyes staring forward and her flat face set in an expression that says she is ready to be driven somewhere suitable.

Riding loose in a vehicle is not safe for cats, even calm ones. A sudden stop can send a cat flying, and a frightened cat can end up under the pedals or slip out an open door or window. The safest way for a cat to travel is in a secure carrier that is belted in or wedged in place on the floor. Many cats find car rides stressful, so short practice trips, a familiar blanket in the carrier, and plenty of patience can help. Never leave a cat in a parked vehicle, where temperatures can rise quickly, especially for flat-faced breeds like Persians.

For now the truck is parked, and Duchess seems perfectly happy to sit in the front seat and pose. As road trips go, this one is already a success: everyone is smiling, and nobody needs a map.

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