travelinchick007
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- May-June (2020)
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Good decision I'd say. But just to understand what it is like to travel with animals on Camino you should read thread by a guy that walked with two donkeys (mother and son), two dogs and a cat. Don't remember the exact title but use the Search option or someone will chime in with the link.Alright, alright thank you guys lol I won't bring her. It was just a crazy idea. But I can definitely see the reasoning behind each of your "no's".
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Enjoy!
@travelinchick007 has already decided (very wisely) not to bring her cat.Aww .... you're from the US. Leave her at home. Don't put your cat through a transatlantic flight, and back.
It was only the strident remonstrations of friends that convinced me not to bring my pet wolverine along on my last camino.As I read the original posting my immediate thought was : April Fool's Joke? But no.
Next week "Can I bring my pet alligator on the Camino as my ESA?"
Welcome to the forum, Chicky. She's adorable...I wish you well.Hey guys, I'm planning on doing the Camino Frances in May/June 2020 and a crazy idea struck me. My kitty, Honey is 10 years old and never leaves my side. When I go somewhere for the weekend, I miss her terribly and my boyfriend says she walks around the house meowing looking for me.
So I'm already planning on doing the Camino next year but the idea stuck me, what if she came too? I've already looked up what I would need to take her as far as documentations, (passport, vet notes, tags, etc). I found a stroller I could get to see if she even likes it (before I leave, obviously). My question to you guys who have done the camino already, how hard do you think it would be to find accommodations for us? I'm sure the albergues won't allow us to stay there, but do you think I would have a hard time finding a place to sleep each night?
Again, I'm just toying with the idea, I haven't completely decided, but I think it would be really nice to have her do the camino with me. We have done dozens of road trips over the last 10 years so shes used to traveling and is leash trained, but the Camino will be completely new for her (and me).
Thanks for any feedback including maybe something I'm not thinking of.
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I saw that photo, too! I was thinking, awww, another one of "man's best friend"!It's difficult one, I would normally be against the idea but I saw somewhere (?) recently a photo of a young Italian man who had walked from Italy with his cat , the photo was taken near Ponferada 200km from Santiago, the cat was laid curled up in a round open shallow whicker basket on a blanket the edge of the basket was resting on his chest and was attached to him by a harness. I'm still going to advice caution just for the reason that you have not walked the Camino yet, I would suggest you see how you cope with it individually before not only putting an extra burden on yourself but also to help you gain some insight into the path and being able to relate that to a future Camino with Honey so you can make her journey smoother and possibly less fraught.
Buen Camino
Loved his thread...wish he'd post again.Good decision I'd say. But just to understand what it is like to travel with animals on Camino you should read thread by a guy that walked with two donkeys (mother and son), two dogs and a cat. Don't remember the exact title but use the Search option or someone will chime in with the link.
Buen Camino!
Here is said cat after arrival in Santiago. They came all the way from Rome. I saw some pretty tired and haggard looking dogs on the Camino and in SDC. As an animal lover and shelter volunteer, I would probably vote for leaving the animal home MOST OF THE TIME. However, this cat seemed to be an exception. They travelled mostly at night and early in the morning, the cat appeared to be happy, comfortable and very well cared for. The man’s love for the cat was very evident. Some cats are good travelers while others despise it. So it depends. Cats are easily spooked and can easily find themselves lost in a moment of fear. Maybe try a small Camino experience near home first and see how it goes. Wishing you (and the cat) well.It's difficult one, I would normally be against the idea but I saw somewhere (?) recently a photo of a young Italian man who had walked from Italy with his cat , the photo was taken near Ponferada 200km from Santiago, the cat was laid curled up in a round open shallow whicker basket on a blanket the edge of the basket was resting on his chest and was attached to him by a harness. I'm still going to advice caution just for the reason that you have not walked the Camino yet, I would suggest you see how you cope with it individually before not only putting an extra burden on yourself but also to help you gain some insight into the path and being able to relate that to a future Camino with Honey so you can make her journey smoother and possibly less fraught.
Buen Camino
Hey guys, I'm planning on doing the Camino Frances in May/June 2020 and a crazy idea struck me. My kitty, Honey is 10 years old and never leaves my side. When I go somewhere for the weekend, I miss her terribly and my boyfriend says she walks around the house meowing looking for me.
So I'm already planning on doing the Camino next year but the idea stuck me, what if she came too? I've already looked up what I would need to take her as far as documentations, (passport, vet notes, tags, etc). I found a stroller I could get to see if she even likes it (before I leave, obviously). My question to you guys who have done the camino already, how hard do you think it would be to find accommodations for us? I'm sure the albergues won't allow us to stay there, but do you think I would have a hard time finding a place to sleep each night?
Again, I'm just toying with the idea, I haven't completely decided, but I think it would be really nice to have her do the camino with me. We have done dozens of road trips over the last 10 years so shes used to traveling and is leash trained, but the Camino will be completely new for her (and me).
Thanks for any feedback including maybe something I'm not thinking of.
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Well, that's clearly a discimination. A cat got canine compostela!Here is said cat after arrival in Santiago. They came all the way from Rome. I saw some pretty tired and haggard looking dogs on the Camino and in SDC. As an animal lover and shelter volunteer, I would probably vote for leaving the animal home MOST OF THE TIME. However, this cat seemed to be an exception. They travelled mostly at night and early in the morning, the cat appeared to be happy, comfortable and very well cared for. The man’s love for the cat was very evident. Some cats are good travelers while others despise it. So it depends. Cats are easily spooked and can easily find themselves lost in a moment of fear. Maybe try a small Camino experience near home first and see how it goes. Wishing you (and the cat) well.
A devil on the CaminoYou have wolverines in Oz (apart from Huge 'ackman)? I'd have thought this guy would be more appropriate
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They travelled mostly at night and early in the morning, the cat appeared to be happy, comfortable and very well cared for.
After walking 5 hours on the first day , you are now past Orrison , no cats allowed , you will then realiseThanks for any feedback including maybe something I'm not thinking of.
She would not come home alive with that attitudebecause she is totally crazy and would never do what was expected of her
Hey guys, I'm planning on doing the Camino Frances in May/June 2020 and a crazy idea struck me. My kitty, Honey is 10 years old and never leaves my side. When I go somewhere for the weekend, I miss her terribly and my boyfriend says she walks around the house meowing looking for me.
So I'm already planning on doing the Camino next year but the idea stuck me, what if she came too? I've already looked up what I would need to take her as far as documentations, (passport, vet notes, tags, etc). I found a stroller I could get to see if she even likes it (before I leave, obviously). My question to you guys who have done the camino already, how hard do you think it would be to find accommodations for us? I'm sure the albergues won't allow us to stay there, but do you think I would have a hard time finding a place to sleep each night?
Again, I'm just toying with the idea, I haven't completely decided, but I think it would be really nice to have her do the camino with me. We have done dozens of road trips over the last 10 years so shes used to traveling and is leash trained, but the Camino will be completely new for her (and me).
Thanks for any feedback including maybe something I'm not thinking of.
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There is an organization in SDC that issues these canine certificates. It is not connected with the Pilgrim Office. Evidently there is no feline version.How did the Canina " Betty "get the required stamps.
Was Betty issued with a Canina Credential ?
After walking 5 hours on the first day , you are now past Orrison , no cats allowed , you will then realise
*What was i thinking*
She would not come home alive with that attitude
And in relation to the loo ....is she gender neutral?
It's difficult one, I would normally be against the idea but I saw somewhere (?) recently a photo of a young Italian man who had walked from Italy with his cat , the photo was taken near Ponferada 200km from Santiago, the cat was laid curled up in a round open shallow whicker basket on a blanket the edge of the basket was resting on his chest and was attached to him by a harness. I'm still going to advice caution just for the reason that you have not walked the Camino yet, I would suggest you see how you cope with it individually before not only putting an extra burden on yourself but also to help you gain some insight into the path and being able to relate that to a future Camino with Honey so you can make her journey smoother and possibly less fraught.
Buen Camino
Call me crazy but I like the idea. I am leaving September 1 to do the Camino by bike and plan to stay in little pensions and CR. Maybe use Booking.com to contact a few and see if Honey is allowedHey guys, I'm planning on doing the Camino Frances in May/June 2020 and a crazy idea struck me. My kitty, Honey is 10 years old and never leaves my side. When I go somewhere for the weekend, I miss her terribly and my boyfriend says she walks around the house meowing looking for me.
So I'm already planning on doing the Camino next year but the idea stuck me, what if she came too? I've already looked up what I would need to take her as far as documentations, (passport, vet notes, tags, etc). I found a stroller I could get to see if she even likes it (before I leave, obviously). My question to you guys who have done the camino already, how hard do you think it would be to find accommodations for us? I'm sure the albergues won't allow us to stay there, but do you think I would have a hard time finding a place to sleep each night?
Again, I'm just toying with the idea, I haven't completely decided, but I think it would be really nice to have her do the camino with me. We have done dozens of road trips over the last 10 years so shes used to traveling and is leash trained, but the Camino will be completely new for her (and me).
Thanks for any feedback including maybe something I'm not thinking of.
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