Transporting a kitty in very cold weather

**cassiesmom** · 02-05-2007, 11:19 AM

My parents are going out of town for a week and a half. Their heater was acting up today and the repair man said it should be watched each day to make sure it doesn't go out again. My mom called to ask if Cassie and I would like to stay at their house while they're gone, as opposed to me just going over there and then coming home. It is so very cold out, I can't imagine putting her in the carrier and going out in this weather. We make our annual vet visit in the summer when this isn't a problem. Friday (2nd) was her 10th Gotcha Day, but it wasn't nearly this cold out when I brought her home. I just remember letting the car warm up for a long time so it would be warm when I put her (in the carrier) in. If I wrap the carrier with her in it in a heavy blanket, and the car is warm, will that be okay? Their house has a big window facing south, and she could sit there and watch the trees and birds.

**catlover4ever** · 02-05-2007, 11:28 AM

I have had to transport in cold weather and I warm the car up first, then place my carrier in the front seat and buckle it in and then put a nice heavy blanket over the carrier as well. Also you can warm a blanket for the inside of the carrier in a clothes dryer, just be careful that the blanket is not too hot when you put Cassie in it.

I have also used a hot water bottle underneath a blanket to keep a cat warm.

**jenluckenbach** · 02-05-2007, 11:38 AM

I just put towels/blankies in the carrier and then cover the carrier so the wind doesn't get in to the cat. Unless the cat is ill, the short trip to a warm car (or back to the house) should not harm them. BUt I always feel bad if I need to take them out in the cold.

**Craftlady** · 02-05-2007, 11:59 AM

Warm your vehicle up before putting kitty in and drape a blanket/afghan over the carrier to keep wind out till get kitty in vehicle or house.

**Laura's Babies** · 02-05-2007, 12:27 PM

All good advice.. Brief trips out in the cold will not hurt them.

**catmandu** · 02-05-2007, 05:01 PM

Thats What Worries Me About The Porch Cats As Its Very Cold And Windy In Ontario.
But A Short Car Ride Should Be All Right, In A Warm Car.
The Porch Cats Are Cold , They Must Have A Warm Spot To Hide.
But In This Terrible Weather It Must Be Hard To Find A Safe Warm Place.
Please Pray For The Porchies.