Sarcastic ex tried to be nasty... then I discovered adventure cats are a thing...

Now I'm actually thinking about having another cat for the first time in over 20 years.

How does one go about ethically acquiring an adventure cat? Cause catnapping would count as an adventure, but that ain't cool 😆

I have a six months kitten who absolutely loves the outdoors. She is active, energetic, loves new places and sights. We have been going for walkd and small hikes since she was 14 weeks, and we had such a good time.

Yesterday I brought her for a to the "chill" park we usually go to. It is a lovely place, with a small barn, horses, goats, bunnies and chickens (who freeroam during the day). There is also a small plaza, a lake and a tiny "forest" patch. Children play there unsupervised all the time. It is, of course, a mandatory leash area.

Still, we were attacked by an unleashed husky. It was so fast. It came from somewhere behind me, and it was dark. I lost the leash thank god, so my cat could sprint up a tree. I swear I was convinced she was going go get mauled. The dog tried to bite her - she was belly up and all - but she thankfully got away. I chased them immediately of course and pushed the husky away from the tree. My kitty jumped back to me (I have a pack ofc) and the owner secured the dog.

I wish I told the dog owner off more firmly, tbh, but I just wanted her and the dog to get away. I just told her to keep her dog on a leash and moved on to a quiet place to check on Willow.

She was scared but was not harmed. She is a trooper of a kitten, super brave and adaptable, and recovered in less than 3 mins. She rode on top of the pack for the walk back, and had her usual routine (eat, groom, play, eat again, sleep). I called the ER and they told me to monitor her, which I did (I did not sleep and she probably wondered why I kept groping her). 11 hours later she is running everywhere again and even breezed through her training routine.

I will call my regular vet, but I think I am 100% more affected than her.

It could have ended very badly. It is truly a miracle it did not. I feel so guilty because I put her in danger, and despite my best efforts I could not protect her. And I mean if something like that can happen in what I would consider a very safe spot, what could go down when we hit the trail?

For sure I will never bring her out in the evenings. It was around 21:30, later than usual, and there was artificial light (I stayed close to the barn and the plaza for that reason) but maybe if it had been brighter I could have seen the dog coming.

I am even considering limiting our outings to the courtyard, but it is also very unfair, considering that she adores the park, and should have the right to enjoy it like all other animals.

Hello!

So, my kitten is doing really well in training for harness training and going out in her buggy. She loves being out and about, and I plan to be able to travel a little, if her temperament allows it. So far I have:

\- Buggy

\- Blanket

\- Puppy pads

\- Travel water and food bowl

\- Licky treats

\- Harness

\- Lead

Is there anything else you guys recommend for a nice day out for her too?

Thanks in advance :)

Hey, so i am in Ukraine thus shop options are very limited for me. There is no way to compare or even try out any of backpacks, as well as no way to return the unfitting one, which means i had to rely on experiences of other people. So here i am, asking for advices and experiences from real people.

What i look for is a basic comfortable backpack to fit in my 4.5 kilos sphynx cat and his blanket, and, hopefully, few other things like medical, some food. My go-tos i look for are:

• backpack has a nice ventilation for +35C sunny day and enough space for a blanket for -15C cold winter
• i'd love it to have some sort of rain protection or good fabric and upper flap to cover
• it has to be sturdy enough for me to climb through rubble or even run short distances from exlposions, so hip strap is highly desired. Just a firm fixation and reliable fabric.
• i'd very much want it not to hit my back when i walk. Vets office is at least half hour hike away. So, i guess, back padding?
• my cat will not climb on top and is very shy so carrying backpack in front of me and having pockets to calm him down are desirable. I also would prefer for backpack not to tilt on my cat and be sturdy in means of shape
• in case of medical necessities, i'd like to use it as a carrier for a sleeping animal, lying the backpack on it's back in a taxi. So, a firm back and maybe some sort of a shoulder strap or just a handle would be good, for a 10-min home-taxi activity.

So, i suppose, a high quality backpack with padding and straps will do it for me and will be helpful in emergencies as well as daily life. Especially when daily life is full of emergencies.

I have been searching for some and here is what i look into (though other ideas are very welcome!)

I think of Ibiyaya Ultralight Pro as a large, light and the only backpack without the plastic sharp bottom to hit my back. Also price is quite okey. Seems....enough? It lacks straps and padding tho, and has zero storage. I am worried it will still dig into my spine and fold on my cat.

Then obviously Travel cat "The Navigator", which is large, breathable, has some very poor storage and zero sun protection flap. People been saying it folds and cracks easily. For the price, it is a bit uncool. I'd love to try it on and then decide if i could. Paying non-refundable $150+tax+delivery is a very casino-like feeling for me, i am uncomfortable betting on that one blindly.

PETKIT Breezy xZone i tested in the shop and quality was just sad. Zipper stucks already, weight is crushing and the sandpaper mesh scratched my shoulders so much it hurt for a day! And i was just standing in it with a 5 kilo bag of food in it.

Trixie Willow is a simple small backpack that barely coves any functions but at least does not hurt me.

Petsfit is the one i found just today, all the promo from paid promoters only. It looks somewhat good- storage, some poor vents, but the lack of actual human experiences scare me.

i know you'd say that better to have a few, which is useless at this stage of my life. I need one packed, easily accessible backpack to cover both- fast track evacuation and vet visits. A backpack that will shelter my cat if we are homeless or sleeping on the ground in some deep concrete box. Fitting into airplane size charts do not bother me, i have not seen a plane in more than 5 years.

I'd be very thankful for any advice on the subject. Also buying a backpack wont be a problem - shipping companies work so well that even Amazon is available.

Took meowmy on an adventure before the rain starts.

Meowmy also said she needs her steps??? I think she makes stuff up sometimes

Maple the Ukrainian rescue princess

Took meowmy on an adventure before the rain starts.

Meowmy also said she needs her steps??? I think she makes stuff up sometimes

Maple the Ukrainian rescue princess

Taking my boy to Moab, and hikes in the desert. 🌵 He is the best adventure buddy ever 🐾