Ragdoll Cat Creates Checkout Chaos Going AWOL Under Hotel Bed

When we travel, we often encounter unexpected challenges. For instance, getting stuck in a traffic jam for hours or experiencing a canceled flight can be difficult for anyone, especially when accompanied by a four-legged friend. However, at times, our pets themselves can cause travel complications.

This usually well-behaved Ragdoll cat, for example, had other plans when it was time to leave the hotel. See what this mischievous boy did to make check-out a challenge in this video from August 18.

Oh, boy! Every pet parent should be aware of this potential complication when traveling with their animals if they can fit under a hotel bed. Louie's (@louiethelilacragdoll) mom describes that although she has trained him to come when called and reinforces it during their walks, he wasn't in the mood to listen. Instead, the more she called him, the more he hunkered down. Check-out time? Not his problem. She believes his disobedience resulted from being in the car for a long time and not wanting to get into it again. That's understandable! It's something we've all experienced on long road trips. Thankfully, the hotel staff understood the situation and gave her the time to get this little rascal on the road. In the comments section, his mom reveals she could finally coax him out using a bag of unhealthy treats he rarely gets. That would have likely worked for me, too.

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Tips to Make Travel Easier On Cats

To help cats get used to car travel, experts recommend starting with short sessions where the vehicle isn't moving and providing plenty of treats. As they become more comfortable, we can gradually increase the length of the drives. It's also suggested that we bring their favorite bedding, toys, food, and treats. Bringing a litter box for the car and hotel is also essential. As we learned from Louie, to make check-out time easier, it's also a good idea to ensure that cats (or small dogs) can't hide under the bed or in tight spots when you arrive. On long drives, making plenty of stops where they can explore on a leash may also help them feel more and more willing to get back in the car.

Pet parents were not surprised by this silly cat's behavior. Viewer @chelseymoss responded, "As someone with four cats, he definitely understands. He doesn't care." Indeed! Viewer @bonnedycus shared, "One of mine did this on a trip, and we had to take the entire bed apart to get him out!" Oh boy!

Thankfully, a high-value reward was enough for Louie to comply with Mom's request. However, we can all learn from this experience and ensure our pets don't end up in the same situation.