PirateNinjetti
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Hello!
To say a few words before I ask my initial question, I am a high supporter of including pets in daily and outside activities with the family. I recently got engaged to a guy named Brandon, whom I've been living with for about 8 months or so, and with that we gained an extra dog. Then, while on the phone to the rabbit rescue (where I got my one-eyed, 2 3/4 eared bun - Eli) I came across a stray cat. Not just any stray cat... a stray kitten next to a car in the road, unable to walk, and about 2.5 weeks old. Needless to say, since I didn't see another cat around for an hour or so after that, I took her in (and she's snuggled up with me now!). We bottle fed her and raised her to be the very healthy ~4 month old cat that she is today. So, where this little story is coming to, we have 4 animals in a small apartment: a Maltese (Alice), a Chihuahua/Min Pin (Prima), a Dutch Bunny (Eli), and a Silver Tabby Torti (Muffin). WHEW!
ANYWAYS, I'm super into outdoors activities (skiing is my favorite!) and my dog, Alice, usually accompanies me wherever I go and wherever she's allowed... about the same with Brandon and Prima, which makes me really sad for the bunny and cat being left behind. I really want to go outside more, I know the dogs definitely do too, and I think (with proper vaccinations) both the cat and the bunny would enjoy it as well. I want to go backpacking and camping with our whole family - Brandon, me, bun, cat, dogs.
Has anyone done this before? I saw a couple youtube videos, but I'd really prefer personal experiences for answers. I'd like to know how you handled your bun (and we will also have a carriers for when any animal gets worn out) and how sleeping arrangements worked within a tent. I was thinking that bringing a lightweight cage would be a good fit - just so he doesn't chew up anything in the tent.
I have a feeling I will get many negative replies for this, but I would like to keep those at a minimum. I know the risks involved and I understand that taking animal first aid kits is essential. I would take the basics: Food, water, veggies, hay, harness/lead.
Any suggestions are much appreciated, and all will be taken into account. Thank you!
To say a few words before I ask my initial question, I am a high supporter of including pets in daily and outside activities with the family. I recently got engaged to a guy named Brandon, whom I've been living with for about 8 months or so, and with that we gained an extra dog. Then, while on the phone to the rabbit rescue (where I got my one-eyed, 2 3/4 eared bun - Eli) I came across a stray cat. Not just any stray cat... a stray kitten next to a car in the road, unable to walk, and about 2.5 weeks old. Needless to say, since I didn't see another cat around for an hour or so after that, I took her in (and she's snuggled up with me now!). We bottle fed her and raised her to be the very healthy ~4 month old cat that she is today. So, where this little story is coming to, we have 4 animals in a small apartment: a Maltese (Alice), a Chihuahua/Min Pin (Prima), a Dutch Bunny (Eli), and a Silver Tabby Torti (Muffin). WHEW!
ANYWAYS, I'm super into outdoors activities (skiing is my favorite!) and my dog, Alice, usually accompanies me wherever I go and wherever she's allowed... about the same with Brandon and Prima, which makes me really sad for the bunny and cat being left behind. I really want to go outside more, I know the dogs definitely do too, and I think (with proper vaccinations) both the cat and the bunny would enjoy it as well. I want to go backpacking and camping with our whole family - Brandon, me, bun, cat, dogs.
Has anyone done this before? I saw a couple youtube videos, but I'd really prefer personal experiences for answers. I'd like to know how you handled your bun (and we will also have a carriers for when any animal gets worn out) and how sleeping arrangements worked within a tent. I was thinking that bringing a lightweight cage would be a good fit - just so he doesn't chew up anything in the tent.
I have a feeling I will get many negative replies for this, but I would like to keep those at a minimum. I know the risks involved and I understand that taking animal first aid kits is essential. I would take the basics: Food, water, veggies, hay, harness/lead.
Any suggestions are much appreciated, and all will be taken into account. Thank you!