[shawano1]

We have a twelve yr old "child", I mean cat, who we are bringing down from WI. In the past, grandma would come and stay, while we went south to play. Grandma is now being dragged down with us, so Kid-D has to come, too. However, the only time Kid-D has left our house, was to go to the vet 1-2 times/yr. We were originally going to shorten the commute for her and fly, but thought the experience would be too stressful. So, I brought down the carrier and placed it in living room, which immediately sent Kid-D into hiding upstairs under our bed. After a couple feedings in her carrier she has now accepted the carrier. Next, its going to put Kid-D, litter box, and carrier into the back cargo area of a Ford Focus wagon to try to calm her anxieties of car travel, as she would let out loud, moaning cries all the way on our drives to the vet, which is 45 minutes each way. Any ideas for a 22 hour, 2-3 day drive? I know I will also need to find " cat-friendly" hotel/motels along the way. Also, any suggestions for when we get her to our home in TV and adjusting to new territory? Many sites suggest bringing water from home, which we will. Kid-D is an indoor only cat. Thank you, in advance