Are you prepared in case of a wildlife encounter?

How I stay safe when adventuring with my cat

Welcome to issue #12 of Chumka’s Weekly!

Hello there furriend and happy Caturday! Chumka had his yearly check up this week and the vet said he is a very healthy kitty! She also said that he is “built solid” but not overweight! He is all muscles thanks to adventuring haha 💛

Wildlife safety tips for adventure cats (pawrents)

We live in British Columbia, Canada; so just about any trip into the woods means encountering wildlife. Thankfully, I’ve done my fair share in solo hiking/ backpacking to spot, be alert, and recognize the dangers/ signs of wildlife. What’s crazy, I even was charged by momma Moose once!

Some of my top tips for staying safe are:

  1. Wildlife is more active during dusk and dawn – so be prepared for that if you go out during those times

  2. Carry appropriate protection equipment AND know how to use it - bear spray, bear bangers, dog spray… you name it 🙂 

  3. Know how to act when you find yourself “eye to eye” with any wildlife

  4. Always keep your pet on leash and stay on the designated paths

  5. Travel with a buddy, if possible

  6. Keep your eyes and ears open

For more in depth guide, head over to my newest blog post!

Wildlife safety tips for adventure cats - Chumka's Corner

There are some dangers that come with adventuring with your cat. I've done lots of solo backpacking in Canada so I wanted to share how I stay safe with my cat

www.chumkascorner.com/wildlife-safety-tips-for-adventure-cats

More reading material on the topic…

Adventure Cats and Ticks - Chumka's Corner

Ticks are tiny parasites can transmit a variety of illnesses that can pose a serious threat to your pet. Here is how you can protect your kitty from ticks

www.chumkascorner.com/adventure-cats-and-ticks

How to find cat friendly places to explore - Chumka's Corner

Looking for a place to take your cat to can be difficult - especially in Canada. This is how we look for and choose places to take our pet to

www.chumkascorner.com/how-to-find-cat-friendly-places-to-explore

What to pack for cat adventures - Chumka's Corner

I created a list of items we bring for our daily adventures. This is what works for us and our area - so feel free to change it up to make it work for you

www.chumkascorner.com/what-to-pack-for-cat-adventures

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Did you know…

Cats’ rough tongues can lick a bone clean of any shred of meat! Why is their tongue so rough/ sharp?

Click here to read an article discussing 9 possible reasons for cats’ sandpaper like tongue

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Some cool finds from the internet…

Found this really cool article that shows how cats see the world! I love the different photo edits etc.

Memes to brighten your day

That’s it for this week, see you all next week for another Chumka Weekly!

~Paulina & Chumka 🐈‍⬛

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