Pet flap in stairwell?

[brokedown]

We've got the microchip but honestly if you cat runs away while you're boondocking the chances of getting them back is basically zero.

[o1marc]

Originally Posted by brokedown

We've got the microchip but honestly if you cat runs away while you're boondocking the chances of getting them back is basically zero.

Chips are only good if an honest person finds the cat and thinks to take it to a vet for examination, or the thief takes it in for something and doesn't know it has a chip. GPS is the way to go now because you can actively track the pet in real time. They are considering putting GPS chips in children, but many balk about privacy rights.I say screw the privacy rights if I'm trying to locate my missing or kidnapped child.

[Robin97396]

Well maybe sometimes the cats just want to get off the bus when they're in a good place. Like, I'm leavng. These guys put a harness and a leash on me.

[brokedown]

Not pet related ut a good friend of mine is a firefighter and advocate for Project Lifesaver. They make bracelets with radio beacons intended to be worn by people at risk of wandering (think alzheimers/dementia, autism/downs syndrome) and have the ability to be tracked by land vehicle, helicopter, and even from a drone.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Lifesaver

https://projectlifesaver.org/

[Jdawgsfanasty]

Originally Posted by brokedown

Not pet related ut a good friend of mine is a firefighter and advocate for Project Lifesaver. They make bracelets with radio beacons intended to be worn by people at risk of wandering (think alzheimers/dementia, autism/downs syndrome) and have the ability to be tracked by land vehicle, helicopter, and even from a drone.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Lifesaver

https://projectlifesaver.org/

I've read most of the suggestions...I think a hole in that area would be a leak issue...how about removing the bottom glass from the e-door and having a screened(1/2" hardware cloth) box the width of the bumper by 24"x 24"high? Use your pet door of course...

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[Jdawgsfanasty]

Originally Posted by Jdawgsfanasty

I've read most of the suggestions...I think a hole in that area would be a leak issue...how about removing the bottom glass from the e-door and having a screened(1/2" hardware cloth) box the width of the bumper by 24"x 24"high? Use your pet door of course...

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I forgot...totally chip your kitty!

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[CaptSquid]

Cats make great door stops!

[o1marc]

Originally Posted by Jdawgsfanasty

I forgot...totally chip your kitty!

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I have a high performance chip in my kitty.

[Jdawgsfanasty]

Originally Posted by o1marc

I have a high performance chip in my kitty.[emoji3]

Lol...well, at least one of my comments received attention[emoji23]

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[peterbylt]

If we are gone for three nights or less we fill the feeder with dry and make sure there is plenty of water and Leave Murphy in charge of the house.

Four nights or more and he comes with us.

He is not happy for the first 5 miles or so, then chills out.

He is chipped.

When camping I take him out at least once a day with a harness and the retractable leash, he prefers to go out after dark.

The first couple of times he balked at the harness, now he comes running over when I take it out.



eventually I would like to build something like this to use on the bus to put the litter box in.

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[ben2go]

Originally Posted by peterbylt

If we are gone for three nights or less we fill the feeder with dry and make sure there is plenty of water and Leave Murphy in charge of the house.

Four nights or more and he comes with us.

He is not happy for the first 5 miles or so, then chills out.

He is chipped.

When camping I take him out at least once a day with a harness and the retractable leash, he prefers to go out after dark.

The first couple of times he balked at the harness, now he comes running over when I take it out.



eventually I would like to build something like this to use on the bus to put the litter box in.

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An old window AC case would work well for that. I built a real catio behind my house for our kitty. It's 6 feet tall, 6 feet wide, and 8 feet long. I used white translucent polycarbonate panels for the roof and 1-inch wire mesh to enclose it. She enjoys the built-in elevated walk ways and platforms. I wish I would have built it in panels so I could break it down and take it with us. She only stays in it while we are away for the day. Sometimes we take her with us. She hates being in a car but in her pet carrier, she is fine as long as it's covered. She lays down and takes it easy. I tried to take her with me to pay bills without her carrier. I had to pull over a dozen times just going back around the block to leave her at home.

[Robin97396]

Take tabby for a ride and give her a half a can of tuna while driving.

[Carytowncat]

I cut a kitty door into the stairwell for Pajamas. She loves it. It also serves as an air inlet for the wood stove.

I block it off when i need to keep her in.

[01ThomasMVP]

How's it going?*


Ever think about using the right side windshield wiper doorway to use as your cat door? We have 2 cats and that is what we are considering as a door for them. Just big enough for cats, not big enough for dogs or ppl. I am also gonna have one of our emergency windows accessible to the cats so when we are parked, they can climb up to the roof to sunbathe.



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[ben2go]

Originally Posted by Robin97396

Take tabby for a ride and give her a half a can of tuna while driving.

She gets car sick if she eats before or during trips.

[JDOnTheGo]

Originally Posted by DreamWeaverBus

So as my post title says, what do you think of a pet flap in the stairwell?

I've seen people create a cat door down into the coach/bus basement but not seen one going outside. I'm sure it would work fine - just mind the water/wind (as already noted).

When I am boondocking I usually let me cats out during the daylight hours. They tend to stick pretty close to the bus - they know where home is. I always remind them to watch for coyotes and big birds as they run out the door.

[Robin97396]

Is cat pee corrosive? Not sure I'd want that on my roof.

[Twigg]

Originally Posted by Robin97396

Is cat pee corrosive? Not sure I'd want that on my roof.

Normal urine is slightly acidic with a pH between 5 and 6. This prevents the growth of harmful microbes in the urinary tract.

So yes, it's corrosive.

[Tango]

Sure...but only slightly more than battery acid.

[Robin97396]

I'm pretty sure my tomcat has extra corrosive juice. He sprays my boots occasionally while I'm feeding them. Then I put my boots on the boot dryer in the evening and the air turns ransid.

My cats don't get a harness or leash and it's highly unlikely they will ever see any of the national parks.