Hide-n-Seek

We've done lots of research about how to travel and live in a motorhome with cats. It was all very helpful! One of the consistent pieces of advice warned that cats are experts at finding mysterious hiding spots in an RV. On our pre-cat travels, we did our best to size up spots where our furbabies might hide. Our biggest concerns were the footwells. So, we stuffed the driver's side with leftover memory foam, and the passenger side with a pillow. With that, we were set.

Under the driver's seat was the first hiding spot of choice. Both cats took turns savoring that safe and secure spot. Then, moments after finishing yesterday's post - while we were basking in the joy of successful cat travels - we heard a scurrying sound behind the glove box. And, sure enough, our boy kitty was out of sight. In the blink of an eye, he managed to squeeze his 16-pound frame in between the pillow and the 4-inch tall passenger side footwell. From there, he wiggled his way up into a hidey hole that was impossible to reach.

To say we freaked out would be an understatement.

In the few not-so-fleeting minutes of sheer panic that followed, we tried to coax him from his hiding spot and became increasingly concerned that he wouldn't be able to come out the way he came in. Visions of googling "how to dismantle a Winnebago dashboard" filled our heads. Finally, Boris contorted his over-six-foot frame into the not-a-lot-of-legroom passenger floor and reached an arm through the maze behind the dash. At his fingertips, he felt fur. With more coaxing and a stretch, he was able to get a hand on the kitty and ease him out of the space.

The cat was free. The dashboard was saved. The tears of a grateful kitty mom flowed. And, we stuffed a much bigger pillow in the space.

Once the excitement of the night subsided, we got ready for bed. We put cats, litterbox and water dish in the bedroom with us and closed the door. With everyone safely confined, we crossed our fingers and managed to get a little sleep.

We're pleased to report both cats are present and accounted for...right now, at least.