3 years of van life with my cat / How train your cat to love van life / Van life
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- Three years of van life with my cat / How train your cat to love van life / Van life with a pet
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Hi my name is Emi. I'm born in raise in small town just outside Quebec City, this is where my lovely accent come from. My #vanlife story starts in September 2018. After a long-term relationship that I was trying for more than a year to rebuild, I decided it was time to end this toxic relationship once for all. This is where I decided to move away from this man that I was still in love with. I put all my belongings inside my SUV (GMC Jimmy) and moved six hours from where I was living. I didn’t know where I would sleep, didn’t know where I would work but I knew I needed to make a drastic move. At that time, I told myself I will only sleep in my car for a month while looking for a place to rent. What I didn’t know is that one month became another month and another month. In the end, I end up sleeping in my car for a full year. Even if people will consider this the lowers time of my life, this experience was the best thing I couldn’t have done with my life. I took that year to focus on myself, decide what I wanted, and most importantly what I didn’t want. That year made me also realize that for so long, I was chasing the wrong dreams. I was chasing what society wanted me to be: to have a big house, a steady job, kids, get married… None of those dreams was making me happy. In September 2019, while I was actively looking for a van, I received a phone call that someone had found my cat (Kelly). After, trying for hours with no success to communicate with my ex-boyfriend (who was taking care of her), I decided to drive the six hours to go pick her up. Without going into too much detail, it turns out he wasn’t able to take care of her anymore. So I brought her in a cat kennel for a couple of days until I found a van we both could live in. I put all the savings that I had accumulated while living in my car and bought my van (a 2011 Ford Econoline that I end up adding a hightop) In the beginning, It wasn’t so glamour. My cat and I were sleeping on a mattress on the floor of the van. We both had to adjust. Now, my cat loves this lifestyle as much as I do; she looks at the window while I’m driving and she loves exploring new places. Since then, my cat Kelly and I are have been living full-time in my self convert van.
Your energy is so good that kitty trusts you. This is likely why she is so comfortable with you in your van lifestyle. I must caution you again that no matter how diligent a cat owner is, it is inevitable that a door will be accidentally left open and kitty gets out. Suggest putting a gps tacker device on kitty. Take care🥰
Your van life lifestyle works because you and Kelly are soul mates!♥️
Max loves traveling in the van. But he gets seriously aggressive if I try to get a collar on him. He's too big to lay on the dash. No matter how much he tried to flatten out. He would slide off like a pancake lol now he likes to sit looking out the back window.
Do you ever worry about getting in an accident with Kelly loose? I was rear ended while stopped, yesterday. Minimal damage and Max wasn't with me, thankfully. The other driver had a small dog that slammed into the window, though. There was no blood but it was yelping in pain. It really made me rethink how I will travel with Max. Wondering if you have any thoughts on this.
Congrats on 3 full years living with Kelly in the van. She's such a precious little thing 🤗❤️🐈⚔️🔥🐴
You needed Kelly at that time & she found you.
She is the perfect travel companion.
Though you say you are doing a "finish" video on how to train a cat for van living. We all know we are never on the finish stretch on this issue. We will always welcome more tips on cats living with us. Thank you EMI, these are great tips.
She is so sweet. I believe one reason she likes van life is because you are with her.
😿I’m glad she found you. Can’t believe people dump animals like they are the same as getting rid of garbage. She is just so lovely. They didn’t deserve her, so now she is with the person she was suppose to be with. ❤❤
Two adventuresome ladies living their best lives. 😻
Kelly is soooo lucky to have you. You both were made for each other. ❤👧🐈❤
🚐🌲🌾🐈 How much catnip did you use? Kelley loves her treats 😻 You are very loving Emi to animals ♥️
I’m so glad she found you!
Great video today Emi talking about van life with a pet.
Kelly sure is a wonderful companion. She is so precious and so content.
Wishing you both safe travels 🧡
Kelly is adorable. Glad she has you. ❤
Loved video! Camped in a camper for a couple years with 2 kitties: traveled in carrier in tow vehicle, then enjoyed freedom of the camper. Now only one kitty and I have a van. Maybe since familiar smells, she loves traveling in the van. Only jumped out of camper once…has never tried to escape since.
Such an awesome baby. We love her.
I loooooooooove the thumbnail, from one cat mom to another.
She is such a sweet cat 🐈😻.
Great video emi hope you are well
Kelly was dropped exactly where she was supposed to be in order to get to you. Where she was meant to be. With who she was meant to be. She's a sweet, smart kitty. So happy you gave her a home filled with love. You're awesome Emi.
Love the details of your cat's eyes.....such a wonder how they can see thru those slits! Now how did you train with litter boxes? Leash training and how to walk the cat on the trails? Dealing with hikers with dogs? Do cats like to eat or drink while traveling? Did you figure out why Kitty peed on your comforter one time? Keep those videos coming!
I travel full-time with a small dog, 17-years-old cat, and a new tiny blind kitten found in the woods. Your advice is exactly right. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience especially about the cat escaping. Cats are lightening quick when necessary. It is amazing how wily they are and how quickly they can escape through very small openings. 😻
Kelly is such a great kitty. I travel in my minivan with my 2cats 3 dogs & a few pet rats 🐀. I used to have a litter box but they stopped using it. When I'd stop & take the dogs out to potty they would come out too & go potty. So that's our routine now. I couldn't imagine traveling w/o them.
kitty and cruzy boy r so spoiled and luved
Good stuff, Emi. Kelly would probably be a good trainer if you ever got a second kitty.
Blessings safe travel to you and dearest Kelly 😀
That’s how our cat found us. She’s in her safe place with her safe person. ❤
She's such a precious kitty. My little girl looks alot like her
Love hearing the Kelli story. She’s lucky to have you.
Wise advise, thank you. One step at a time. My cat travels in a crate, he prefers straight roads and high speeds and dislikes driving in the city slowly, he gets nausia. Have a nice week end!
Aww! So sweet!
I love Kelly soooooooo much! When she puts her little paws on the arm rest and looks at Emi, it's too darn sweet! My last cat, Sally, could not tolerate traveling. She drooled, puked and howled. I mean she drooled and soaked the bedding in her crate. The vet said she had motion sickness poor old girl.
Love you loving your cat 😽
Love the tips about cats living in a van. Kelly is so well behaved and trained. Love her so much. Treats again for my Kelly, the star of the show. 😻🇬🇧😻
Thank you so much Terry!!! have a beautiful weekend
Hope your weekend is going well. 💙🇬🇧💙
So glad that paths crossed & you and Kelly get to have adventures together 😁💖💖
Happy 3 year anniversary Emi & Kelly🌹🐾🐾🌹
I love your Kelly video. She is such a good kitty♥️
Great video Emi and of course Kelly xx
The friendship and love between you two is heart felt.
Awesome tips! ❤ I'll never have an animal in a car but I sure enjoy watching your adventures with your girl. 🐱❤
Best friends!! Kelly is very cute the way she sits on passenger seat with paws hanging over arm rest! 😍
Great video. 👍 Harness are the best idea for cats. They can slip out of a plane collar.
Ahh....Kelly kitty....is the cutest...kitty...Will take her anytime...and you have loads of love and caring heart for animals...God bless you both....
This is my favorite video that you have done so far. Kelly is a lucky kitty to have you for a mom. ❤️🐈⬛❤️
Kelly is truly an exceptional adventure cat. Good video, great advice, Jackson Galaxy would approve. 👍
Kelly's coat looks shiny and healthy in the video.😁
Love this episode, never knew how you got your furbaby. She’s so sweet and beautiful, a perfect fit for your life.
💌 Love and appreciation from California.
You're a Jill of all trades! I love training dogs and I can't do what I once did due to my handicap but animals are amazing and you can teach them so much as long as you are creative and understanding with patience.
It’s so nice to see this. I’ve been night walking with my cat (leash less) the last couple of months and she’s been following me everywhere I go. This summer I’ll be building my van and let’s see how she enjoy living a box van with me
My Pepper Baby was good in the car and did well in stores sitting on my shoulder on leashe ..... until one day she slipped out of her leash in Walmart parking lot 🙄
Her dad came to live with use off grid, then she stayed home.
Kelly is a good girl💞
she is your navigator ; safe travels xo
Emmi, ty so much for sharing this. So many good tips.
Our kitty went van camping after 10 years being indoors... first few days very unhappy kitty. But we gave her a nice comfy spot just for her to hangout in, day 4 one happy cat...loved travelling,visiting camp grounds. But yes,she needed time to adjust.
thanx Kelly 🐾🐾☕️☕️☕️ 🐈😻🐈⬛🐾🐾
She’s a lucky girl and you for finding her.
We had nothing but problems whenever we went in the car with both our dogs. We always had them buckled in but I think crating can be very helpful and we wish we had done that from the start like the breeder recommended. Everything in small steps is good advise. 💕
I have 3 cats now. The male cat won't be a problem. He's been in a car and does great. One of the females is very timid so she may be a challenge. I've only had the other female cat for a short time but she didn't make much of a fuss when I brought her home. The biggest issue right now is that the older cats still hissing at the newest one. The 2 females are somewhat hostile to each other. I'm hoping when I get the newest one fixed, it will get better. I'm not ready to move in a van so I've got time.
Shout out to Kelly!!
Perfect is subjective; we make our own perfection 💚💚💚💚
Thank you for this video Emi. Kelly is super cute. I love playing this video on repeat. You both are made for each other. Hugs to Kelly❤❤❤❤. Sending love to both of you from India.
She looks like my kitty except he's orange. Same white fur on the chin! I live in a box truck, so all this information is helpful. I just got him from my husband's friend he's about 1-2 years old. He's okay in here but he is always looking to expand his territory. I'm staying at my mom's house for a few weeks while she's out of town so he has a little more space. I'm going to build a catwalk. So he can climb, and has play space. He has a cat tree that fits in my shower area. I'm hoping he doesn't get claustrophobic. He loves the dashboard as well, and I will probably make him a hammock for the passenger side window. Thank you for the videos!
I don't have pets, but I thought those instructions were wonderfully planned out for any pet owner
Thanks Emi, very helpful 🐈🚐 💜
I love watching Kelly and how she seems to enjoy traveling and exploring. I will use your advice to help my Standard Poodle to feel more comfortable riding in the car. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Emi Thank you for this video Kelly is such sweet little one we had 3 cats and your so right to do what you said we did the same and it worked great no problems at all
Thanks for sharing your tips. Have a good day.
She's so sweet
Emi, thx for answering this question. I remember a subcriber who recently asked about this in the comments. I'm sure you get asked frequently. I tried to add my 2 cents, of what had helped my cats to be able to travel more comfortably. You really have some fabulous ideas! You 2 are so lucky to have found each other! I had not heard how that happened. Thx for sharing with us.💞
Kelly is such a dear! SO outgoing & brave. LOVE LOVE LOVE seeing her with you on your travels!😼🐾
Wishing you Safe Travels, J
Rescues are the best.
Thanks for all the great tips Emi, Kelly is the ultimate travel companion❣I love how her colors have deepened and changed with age 🥰 I will say to you and anybody else who is considering taking their cat outside or on the road with them, that it is much better if you have a harness instead of a collar. Cats can slip out of their collar at any time but that shouldn't happen with a harness and it's much more comfortable for the cat because it's not pulling on their neck. Happy travels 😁🐈👍🐈⬛💗🐱🚐😺
Such a fantastic kitty momma 💕
She's so sweet.
Happy Thanksgiving, have a good one🍁
I adopted two eight week old kittens. I got some advice from other cat owners to start as early as possible with automobile rides. I frequently do a three hour drive between my home and 2nd home. They've been on the road this way a few times now. At first it was a cry-a-thon but now it is much better. I travel with them in a soft carrier and I also have my dog. Normally I don't stop unless I need to use a rest stop. I think 3 hours is about the limit because with car travel I don't have a cat box or an easy way to feed them and give them water. They aren't afraid of the soft carrier and will play with it if I leave it on the floor. It wouldn't be safe for them to be loose in my car.
Thank you Emi, for this video about Kelly and training cats and dogs. You make perfect sense. I have one adventurous crazy fun cat and one that's scared if you move. I know Benny could never do van life.
Love you guys xxx
Excellent video. Kelly is a real doll. Another great video. 👍
Great tips! Enjoy your travels! ❤️
Your kitty’s story is so heartwarming. One of my favorite videos. Thank you.❤️. She’s sweet. You’re an inspiration for me. I have a rescue cat & a very sad & frightened cat found us & after 7 yrs. finally trusts & loves us & doesn’t attack us anymore. She’s so sweet. She wants to curl up with me all the time. Now I love & trust her.❤️😘🥰🌈
I loved this video, Emi and Kelly!💞 I wish my cat would like to be put on a leash and collar. She was a rescue cat, also. I got when she was 5 months old. But, it took a long time before she would even let me pet her. I figured that she was a very independent cat and I just let her do her own thing. But, she's a house cat and is fine with her space. I'm so envious of you that you trained Kelly so well😹 Thanks again for your helpful advice. 💗
Amie thank you for sharing your every day life ❤
*Emi 👌✌
Awesome video
such a good kitty.
🙏🌈🙏 I Have 2kats 7 months old .. ever had a fab live n a rugged Shak with woods .. we are quickly having 2 leave and camp in my mini van .. I’m scenting it with our smells
And getting two leashes .. I trust this experience will be with ease grace and joy as they are soo cosmic ..
I’ll do my best and that’s enough .. 🙏🙏🙏 4 sharing yiur experience
hi you too ave a good day
Thanks for the video, Emi. Kelly is so cute~ You've done a great job!
Thanks Enjoy much love
My kitty traveled with me for 5 years, then the unthinkable, locked in a shed for 7 days. Well he seemed ok when I got him back, but no. 3 months later, he broke my heart. I now have a rescue kitty and we love each other dearly, he lost his mommy so... we comfort each other.
Love you Kelly!!!❤🐈
Ty so much for these tips!! My kitty is 11.5 so I think it’s a lil late for her but that is ok. She enjoys her perch in hammocks in the windows around the house. Occasionally I let her sit outside in the backyard with me but I watch her closely because she doesn’t have a leash and I live near a busy street.
Hello kitty and you
Thank you for the good training advice.
Beautiful video v very good information ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I love how kitty sits in the front seat and has her paws on the arm. Looks like she loves it!
It's a lovely cat 🐾🐾, but in Sweden it's not allowed to have the animals unleashed in the car. If there is an accident the animal can be thrown through the windshield, or at the driver, in the worst scenario.The animal can also break its neck, even if it is in a cage - but less risk in any case.
I had my little dog in a special belt, which was attached to the normal car belt. My and my daughter's cat, Zorro, threw up in the car - constantly, so he just went along to the vet, once every/second month (diabetes)
My dog just Loved to sit in the passanger seat, looked and grunted at other motorists...like she knew the rules of the road
Awww Emi this was fantastic ❤❤❤❤❤✌⭐
Hey Emi that was a great video. I’m glad you and Kelli have each other. She is such a cute cat. You and Kelli always make my day. You guys are so much fun. Be safe have fun.🇺🇸♥️👍🙏🙂🐈⬛🚐🇨🇦
Can't believe how chilled she is!
Love your videos,I have kitty's to
Too cute 😻