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Originally Posted by McheleM  See, we moved from fort worth to Greenville (1hr drive) in February of 1983 and I remember my mom putting our 2 cats in the trunk, because she was allergic and couldn't have them in the front with us. They didn't make crates and cages then, not that it would have mattered, she was still allergic. If the dog peed or pooped on the floor, you rubbed their nose in it, or hit them with a newspaper. If the horse wouldn't move, you whipped it. Looking back, a lot of things that were done were extremely stupid and cruel, but as a child I didn't think about it or question it. Of course, I wouldn't allow it today. My dogs ride in the car with me and Allie often rides laying in my lap. People really did have different views 20-30 years ago. |
Actually, from another ancient, they did have cat carriers in 1983 - we had one for ours! The cat was put in the carrier when transported to the vet, moving, visiting relatives in another state, etc.
I traveled quite a bit in the mid 80's and traveled w my Maine Coon in its carrier. Cat Fancy magazine existed then. I attended many cat shows where "crazy animal ppl" had many products for their pets.
If this gentleman had enough education to become a multi-million $ venture investor, he certainly had enough IQ, income and info to know you do not strap a dog to the roof of your car for a 12 hour trip, exposed to the elements. I have NEVER seen this done in all the mmmaaaannnnyyyy years I have walked this earth.