What should you pay attention to when traveling with a cat?

Take your cat on a trip

When you are tired of the boring life of two o'clock and one line every day, and are used to seeing the red and green city lights that complement each other. , if you want to release the blocked air in your chest, you might as well open the door, choose a sunny day, hug your cat, and go on a wanton trip. Don’t worry if your cat doesn’t mind, as many cats aren’t content lounging on the windowsill while the family goes out for a hike. With a little preparation, you can take your cat with you. ?

Laura Moss, a foreign traveler, said: “When you see cats climbing mountains, hiking and camping, you may think that this should be done with dogs, but in fact cats also It's the same, but people will look at you more differently."

Moss herself adopted two stray cats and a dog, and she decided to combine her love of cats and nature. . However, when she looked online for how to train cats to walk outdoors on a leash and how to turn them into good hiking companions, she didn't find much information. So she decided to build her own website about traveling with cats, where people would share their experiences traveling with their pets. ?

MOSS'S CAT

Moss hopes that the website will provide information to pet owners so that they can understand how to safely bring cats into nature. It covers everything from basic training to wearing a leash to determining if your cat's personality is right for this kind of outdoor adventure. In addition, Moss hopes the website will help break down negative perceptions of cats and cat owners, and even lead to more adoptions. In the content posted by netizens, you can see cats lying lazily on camp hammocks, cats drinking water from mountain streams, some on their owners’ backpacks, and some paddling canoes and kayaks with their owners. ?Moss said: "Although cats give people the impression of being lazy and indifferent, there are actually many cats who are willing to adventure, climb or even swim with you. This is also the cat we want to highlight." Before ?Moss takes the cat out , she taught them some simple commands. Most importantly, she trained them to respond to names. She said: "Many people know how to train dogs, but have no idea about training cats. It's not that different. I was very careful when I took them out for the first time. I wanted to train them to be more responsive to me calling their names. reaction in case their leash comes off or they get scared and run away." When she's ready to take the cat outside, Sirius is both excited and wary. It is close to the ground, its eyes are wide open, and it is very interested in the grass. When the cat returned to the house, he scratched at the door to get out. Moss did the same thing with her other cat, Fiver.

If your cat is not naturally curious, it may not be suitable for exploring. "It's normal for a cat to be timid and scared when going out for the first time, but if it's scared to death, don't push it," Moss said. She acknowledged that some cats may be content just sitting on the windowsill and looking out at the world.

Moss said that even if you train your cat to become an outdoor enthusiast, you never know what kind of experience you will have. "Not all cats can walk long distances like dogs. Some cats may feel that wandering around for a while is enough." In addition, in Japan, there is also a Mr. Takeshi Mori who wanders around the world of cats to take pictures of cats. Mr. Takeshi Mori not only He has been taking photos of cats, and he is also very active as a wedding photographer and lighting technician. Before digital cameras became mainstream, he traveled the world taking photos of cats. Whenever the image of a cat appears in his mind, he will set off, and he has a strong belief that he will continue to search for the cat until he sees it. The photos he took were judged by the public to be really unique. Mr. Takeru Mori showed us photos taken on an island in Fukuoka. There are many cat lovers on the island where many cats live. For example, one of the most famous islands for cat lovers is Fukuoka. The only restaurant on the island is often packed with seats. On the other hand, the cat felt ignorant of this and was still rolling lazily. The smile on its lips was indeed enlarged. There were many guests on the island who came to enjoy fishing, and then some figures approached from behind.

Cat photos taken by Mr. Ken Mori

So, if you take a cat on a trip, you should also pay attention to the method of taking photos of the cat. Don't force it. Don't always think that you have to capture a certain scene. Sometimes you might get a moment when cats tap their paws on a ball, but that moment is more likely to come when you least expect it—or even when you never expect it. So you have to accept whatever they show you. ? Check the lighting? Lighting is extremely important to cats, their eyes are stunning and their eyeballs can also tell you about their mood. Generally speaking, when cats are excited, their pupils are wider, and when they are relaxed or sleepy, their pupils are narrower. When cats' pupils narrow, they look distant and aloof, while when cats' pupils widen, they look a little crazy. Therefore, it is most appropriate to maintain a medium pupil width.

Light can affect cats’ pupils, so using light to capture the most suitable moment is a method and a challenge, but such a challenge will definitely pay off. Same height? Don't be afraid to get down on the ground, you can even roll around on the ground to make yourself cute so there's a good chance they'll look at you. Otherwise, you shouldn't make too much noise, keep your body as low as possible to its eyes, and do things that make it worth watching - and you'll be on your way to capturing some great footage.