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Travel? What travel?!

We normally don't update the blog since we're not always traveling. However, we figured there are cool things we can talk about, like how we address issues regarding our beloved family pet. You can't always take them with you, so what do you do?

Step 1: Find a pet sitter.
Step 2: Say goodbyes.
Step 3: Enjoy your vacation for the next few hours.
Step 4: Cry about missing your furry pal.
Step 5: *Optional / Don't do this* Cancel your vacation altogether.

Better yet, what do they do when you're traveling?

We can't speak for all doggos out there, but we can certainly speak for the one living under our roof.

Having. So. Much. Fun.
Miss Wiggles forgets we exist when she's spending time at her favorite camp of all time, Kaiju Kennels. Since she has her girlfriend Ebi-chan to play with daily, she's in cloud nine.
Even if it's only a pet sitter, which in our case is her beloved Uncle Peaches, she gets a ball out of hanging out with someone new. It doesn't matter if you're a two-legs or four-legs. All it matters is giving the fluffbutt fart-queen some attention.
Wreaking havoc.
While she gets to have fun and is normally in good behavior around us, she's apparently terrible at Kaiju Camp. She's still an excessive licker, but turns out she's also a terrible counter surfer. Terrible in the sense that she's easily caught and nowhere near the sneak level she needs to have to succeed, but tries anyway.
Do everything they normally can't do.
Remember that time when you were a kid staying somewhere without parental supervision and doing everything you couldn't do at home? Yup, it's exactly like that. Even with her pet sitters, our funny one likes to see how much more she can get away with when she's with someone else.
Not eating. (Your pup may vary)
Assuming she's not at Kaiju Camp, she will typically not eat if we're not home. We'll be lucky if she even eats a whopping one kibble when left alone or with a pet sitter.
But wait, have you guys tried giving her a treat, like a bully stick? Yup. She won't even lick it if we're not home. What a weirdo, right?
Missing you.
They do, and they'll be glad to see you home. If they're boarding or have pet sitters, they'll likely be distracted from your absence. Don't worry too much, though. Your puppers will survive the temporary separation.

So we talked about a pupper. What about your cat?

Having. So. Much. Fun. And probably throwing parties.
If your cat is anything like our OG friend, Simba, your cat is likely a party thrower when you're gone. Simba likes to hang out by the window to sun bathe and let the other neighborhood cats know the humans are out and the party is in. Too bad they don't welcome two-legs to their parties.
Wreaking havoc. (Your cat may vary)
...to their scratching boards! Simba isn't a destructive cat. Despite being the former OG alley cat, he's a well behaved cat that likes to wait for his human's return. He's a bit cautious around new people, but at the end of the day he's a suave and sweet kitty that will rub his head on your much larger human fist.
Do everything they already do.
What, did you think it was going to be any different? Silly, silly, humans!
Still eating.
Cats don't need humans, humans need cats. And how do humans keep cats around? You feed them! Simba doesn't have weird canine requirements like Hinata, so he'll eat if he's hungry. You don't tell OG Simba when to eat, OG Simba tells you!
Missing you.
At the end of the day, after all the fun cat parties, he still misses Bee and Dan. Who else will swing that cat toy around for him? Like doggos, your cat too will survive the temporary separation.

After our trips, we know our pets will celebrate our return. Let's face it, they have no choice for you are the gatekeeper of foods, pets, and belly rubs. So don't worry about going out somewhere far to travel if you can't take your pet with you. Find a trusty pet sitter or animal boarding facility before you travel. It helps to know your pets are in good hands!