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Frank Climbed Behind the Wheel of the Old Pickup. Dot Wasn't the Only Passenger.

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The old pickup's bench seat has room for three, as long as one of them sits on a lap. Frank grips the big steering wheel with an easy grin, while Dot sits on the passenger side beaming through her round glasses, both of them in cream cable-knit sweaters. The cab has a lived-in charm, with a worn dashboard, chrome knobs, and a hand-painted landscape hung on the garage wall glimpsed through the back window. Misha perches upright on Dot's lap, tail curled around her paws and golden-green eyes looking straight ahead, ready for wherever this ride may lead.

Car trips with cats go best when safety comes first. Although a cat on a lap makes for a charming picture, the safest way for a cat to travel in a moving vehicle is in a secure, well-ventilated carrier that's fastened in place with a seatbelt. A loose cat can distract the driver, get underfoot near the pedals, or be thrown during a sudden stop. Getting a cat comfortable with her carrier at home first, by leaving it open with a soft blanket and a few treats inside, makes travel far less stressful. Short practice drives help too. Never leave a cat alone in a parked vehicle, since temperatures can climb or drop quickly. If your cat gets very anxious or carsick during rides, talk to your vet about ways to make travel easier for her.

Frank is in the driver's seat, Dot has the best view, and Misha clearly believes she's the real navigator. It's a road trip crew with plenty of charm.

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