tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post3343521366651130975..comments2024-03-28T20:39:15.991+00:00Comments on Jean's Knitting: Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12038517988391228260noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-72895712502468025052015-08-14T05:15:09.843+01:002015-08-14T05:15:09.843+01:00The carrier I had for my Lester was rigid plastic ...The carrier I had for my Lester was rigid plastic and had a removable door and top portion. I made a bed for him in the open bottom and he took to sleeping in it. After he was comfortable with it, I snapped the top on to make a house. He loved it (all cats love boxes) and it became his favourite spot. To travel in the car, I just had to pop the door on, and away we went. I could take him anywhere, as long as he had his house he felt safe. Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004651109262737552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-70685088906941367692015-08-13T01:20:41.323+01:002015-08-13T01:20:41.323+01:00Another vote for a carrier for Perdita. We make a...Another vote for a carrier for Perdita. We make a twice-yearly, 9-hour car ride to and from our summer home, and all cats have been in carriers. Archie, the current kitty, knows when suitcases come out that something is up, and he doesn't willingly get into his carrier, but once there, he settles down and tolerates the trip. Oh, and I put one of my t-shirts, recently worn, in as a comfort (he likes to sleep on them during the day anyway).annec in Marylandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-74455057955137712332015-08-12T23:01:55.805+01:002015-08-12T23:01:55.805+01:00Cat carrier, and start now to get her used to it. ...Cat carrier, and start now to get her used to it. I am aware of a cat that was tricked into the carrier with treats; once it was shut on him the first time, he never voluntarily entered it again. If you start now, maybe by putting her food dishes in it, and make it a 'sometimes the door closes but it opens again' thing, maybe even carry her across the room in it and then let her out again, she might not take against it.=Tamarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-66721958456460231452015-08-12T21:32:39.601+01:002015-08-12T21:32:39.601+01:00Cat carrier AND harness!!!!! Believe me I know fro...Cat carrier AND harness!!!!! Believe me I know from EXPERIENCEcatdownunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06959328192182156574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-67392055210971990432015-08-12T17:35:19.032+01:002015-08-12T17:35:19.032+01:00Definitely a vote for the cat carrier, and the She...Definitely a vote for the cat carrier, and the Shetland vest . . . isn't that on top of your list?Camhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06863241891948280552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-71179377978483698772015-08-12T17:10:50.490+01:002015-08-12T17:10:50.490+01:00Starting with a cat carrier now will train her for...Starting with a cat carrier now will train her for being in it in the future for vet visits, etc. Also, heaven forbid, an auto accident can open car doors and release a pet. Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627928144398775810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-30235624593408063052015-08-12T16:56:31.131+01:002015-08-12T16:56:31.131+01:00Apart from anything else if she's up say on th...Apart from anything else if she's up say on the back of the seat and you have to make an emergency stop, she'll be jam on the windscreen...that's if she doesn't knock you out by hitting your skull at 30+ mph. <br /><br />I think also there's something in the highway code about restraining pets in cars for safety. Dogs can travel in a harness that clips onto the read seatbelt attachment but for small animals, get a proper carrier. Get a rigid sided one and either put it in the foot well or, if you put it on the seat, thread the seatbelt through the handle and immobilise it. Isabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00665920652403665430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-30806021406572477552015-08-12T16:44:28.584+01:002015-08-12T16:44:28.584+01:00CAT CARRIER.CAT CARRIER.Janet McKeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15880727343480118213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-16758908693669761752015-08-12T14:38:41.065+01:002015-08-12T14:38:41.065+01:00I see many have beaten me to it, but I will go ahe...I see many have beaten me to it, but I will go ahead and add my vote for a cat carrier. Your attention needs to be 100% on the driving, and if Perdita is safely tucked away in a carrier you will know no matter how pitiful she sounds that all is well with her. <br /><br />As for the knitting, wasn't there a Fair Isle vest and a Northmavine Hap on your list?kristieinbchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08620113214111945592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-67253122846799684512015-08-12T14:11:54.374+01:002015-08-12T14:11:54.374+01:00Seconding the cat-restraint votes!
When I knitted ...Seconding the cat-restraint votes!<br />When I knitted a cow (my one attempt at intarsia) the polyester wadding filled it very well - but it needed to be packed tighter than I wouuld have thought right. The pattern for that recommended unsharpened pencils to stiffen the legs. They needed a small circle of card in the bottom of the hoof, to stop them pokig through the fabric. Of course that means that the cow can stand up, but not sit down, so might not be a good idea for your dog! jeanfromcornwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10062674591619616456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-79515103073726276462015-08-12T13:44:31.187+01:002015-08-12T13:44:31.187+01:00I'm also all about the cat carrier. And I have...I'm also all about the cat carrier. And I have rules for cats in the car-cats may come out of the carrier once it's highway/not getting in and out opening gates driving, but, there is no going on the floor board! On my lap, on my shoulders, on top of the carrier but nothing that could lead to being under my feet. <br /><br />And the extra pipe cleaners from the dog project can be a fun toy for Perdita-twist 3 or 4 together in the middle and splay out the 'legs' and you have an excellent spider.rheatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13106202307295596177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-18977079153999628862015-08-12T13:43:39.068+01:002015-08-12T13:43:39.068+01:00Cat carrier with her favorite blanket, small treat...Cat carrier with her favorite blanket, small treat at the far end to tempt her in, a small toy to play with--.safety all around.Al Arnold's Berryfield Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03696386512181229237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-1342436897705257672015-08-12T13:01:59.195+01:002015-08-12T13:01:59.195+01:00Another vote here for a cat carrier, especially if...Another vote here for a cat carrier, especially if you will be alone driving with Perdita. Never mind the idea of escape when you get out, there are safety issues....what if she decides to get down by your feet while you are trying to negotiate in traffic, things like that. Mine only go out to the vet, but always in a carrier. <br /><br />If you want to keep Perdita as an indoors cat in town you need to think long and hard about letting her outside at all. My Elouise, the Siamese, started her life with my mother, who decided to let her explore the back patio one day. The next time out E ventured out onto the lawn and before she knew it Mom at 83 years old was chasing her around the yard. Once captured, E constantly tried to get back outside, driving Mom crazy every time she tried to open the door. That and several other things eventually led to E's move to Fargo with our adoption of her, back in 2010. To this day she still tries to get outside and has succeeded several times. I have developed the habit of giving treats when I am heading out to sidetrack her.......Maureen in Fargohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12968439111278258364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-35208554518632314922015-08-12T12:53:22.503+01:002015-08-12T12:53:22.503+01:00I was visiting my brother years ago and he asked i...I was visiting my brother years ago and he asked if I would take their kitten to the vet while he was at work. Lacking experience, or common sense, I just put her in the car and got on with it. At one point she was under the brake pedal mewing pathetically while I panicked. All ended well and the vet gave me a loaner carrier to get back home.Mary Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05588244535423212079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-30067520444525335172015-08-12T12:32:31.813+01:002015-08-12T12:32:31.813+01:00For not fir. (Not enough caffeine yet for copy edi...For not fir. (Not enough caffeine yet for copy editing)Southern Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12704854973003741122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-1696159288643707572015-08-12T12:31:35.858+01:002015-08-12T12:31:35.858+01:00Adding my vote fir a cat carrier! Perhaps placed ...Adding my vote fir a cat carrier! Perhaps placed high up to allow Perdita to peer out at the sights?<br /><br />Fair isle or queens lace? What a wealth of choices!Southern Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12704854973003741122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-59674743517824788872015-08-12T11:56:54.052+01:002015-08-12T11:56:54.052+01:00As someone who once had to chase the(collar-and-le...As someone who once had to chase the(collar-and-lead-wearing) family cat through the centre of Corbridge and round the graveyard on a busy July day, I would vote for a cat carrier. She would need one anyway, for vet visits for regular jabs and so on?<br /><br />JennySAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-73200387427808797962015-08-12T11:47:44.404+01:002015-08-12T11:47:44.404+01:00Next Big Thing: what about the Fair Isle projects?...Next Big Thing: what about the Fair Isle projects? You have the yarn already?<br />Cat Travel: I heartily second the cat carrier suggestion. Keeps the driver and the cat safe. Especially for the unexpected: you don't want her jumping out when you stop, and so on. pattie in Geneseohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17985010949684160655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-88257471789225020582015-08-12T11:34:14.584+01:002015-08-12T11:34:14.584+01:00Active cat in car, one human....Perdita needs to b...Active cat in car, one human....Perdita needs to be restrained lest she do a run when the door opens, as there won't be another human to keep track of her.<br />So either a carrier or leash. <br />We had one that enjoyed the car, she would watch the world go by.Phyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11841056498712708528noreply@blogger.com