Wagons Hooooo! Part 3

Those of you that know me know that I LOVE anything to do with "the old West"! I love reading about it, watching old movies about it, exploring it, etc... On this trip we were able to see so many historical sites - you could even see deep scars in the land from the thousands of wagons that stopped at certain check points. It was very interesting for the humans on this trip but I was starting to worry for our critters.

Most cats don't enjoy traveling and Ezra is certainly on of those. On our move from Washington TO Minnesota, Joel and Robb had the exciting duty of driving cross country w/ two dogs and 1 cat. They did it quick time and when they pulled into the house where we were staying they were both covered in hair and had that faint aroma of poop about them. I wasn't too concerned about that as they usually have that aroma drifting about them, especially after fast food. But now I know the true source of that aroma...

Ezra was probably hoping for another quick time trip but as we had been on the road for 3 days now, he settled into a dastardly routine of revenge. His kennel was directly behind Joel and me in the cab of the truck. He had all evening and early morning to take care of business but he would purposefully hold everything in until Joel did that morning turn of the key to start the engine. Ezra would begin by making soft meowing noises that gradually grew in strength and intensity. We would both scrunch up our shoulders as we knew what was coming next. After about 15 minutes of this, he would crawl into his litter box and let loose. Nothing says, "I hate this trip" quite like fresh cat crap in your vehicle on a warm 80 degree morning. And then there's the terrifying knowledge that whatever you smell, you are actually tasting too.....

Ezra continued this routine of non-stop meowing and litterbox dumping for the remainder of our 8 day journey. I hold him directly responsible for the many, many brain cells that were killed by his noxious fumes - and yet, he is still loved...!@#**&!