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Chewy's Travel Adventures, Newcastle upon Tyne (2026)

12/05/2026

**TRIGGER WARNING - PET LOSS**

Today’s post is about a different kind of adventure. It is not an adventure me, Mummy, or Daddy chose. It is permanent, and it has made all of our hearts feel very heavy.

On 10th May, my sister Rosie crossed over the rainbow bridge. In the early hours of the morning, she suffered something called a feline aortic thromboembolism. Mummy and Daddy rushed her to the Vet ER, but sadly, my little sister was in too much pain and had to be put to sleep.

I have three sisters and one brother — not by blood, but very much by family. I am the eldest, and Rosie was the second eldest at 11 years old. She was very loved, and our home feels different without her.

Mum and Dad have been really sad. My brother and sisters understand too. We have been sad as well, but we have all been trying our best to look after Mum and Dad. We have given extra cuddles, stayed close, and tried very hard to behave ourselves.

There have been a lot of “first times without Rosie” over the last few days. The first morning, the first mealtimes, the first quiet moments where she should have been there. They have been hard for all of us. But we are doing our best to support each other, and every day feels just a tiny bit less heavy.

I will miss my sister very much. She gave the best groomings, and I will never forget her.

I am sorry this is such a sad post. It is not the kind of adventure I usually write about, and it is not a nice one. But life itself is an adventure, and sadly, loss is part of that too. To love someone so much means it hurts terribly when they have to leave.

If anyone’s mum or dad is struggling with the loss of a pet, please know you are not alone. My inbox is always open.

Run free, Rosie. We love you always. 🌈🐾

08/05/2026

Heres a bonus video of me meowing for more cakes 🎂

08/05/2026

Today Mum and Dad took me on another little adventure. This time, we went for a walk and visited a café called Craft and Coffee in South Shields.

Mum checked before we went to make sure the café was cat friendly, because responsible humans always check these things first. Luckily, they were happy for me to visit, so off I went like the sophisticated little café cat I am.

Craft and Coffee was lovely. There were lots of comfy seats, yummy food and drinks, and plenty of homemade bits and crafting activities to look at. Mum also let me try a tiny bit of her blueberry blondie, and I can confirm that I like cakes. Very much.

Before our café visit, I did a bit of exploring outside in my new bumble bee harness. I much prefer this one to my old harness because it does not restrict my movement as much, which is very important when you are a busy cat with places to sniff and things to inspect.

However, I have decided that I do **not** like my current backpack anymore. Mum had a bit of a struggle getting me back into it for the car journey home, and I may have fought her a little bit. In my defence, I had an accident recently where my fur got trapped in the zip when I went to the vet, so now I do not trust it at all. I love adventures, but I absolutely do not love getting my fur caught in zips.

Mum says she has bought me a pet pram instead, partly because I am a little bit heavy for her poorly back. Personally, I think a pram sounds much more suitable for a cat of my importance. Hopefully, it will also mean fewer scratches for Mum and Dad when it is time to go home.

Overall, I had a lovely time at Craft and Coffee. The food and drinks were yummy, the prices were reasonable, the seats were comfy, and there was lots to see.

I cannot wait to go back for more exploring, more relaxing, and hopefully more cake.

03/05/2026

Mum and Dad have been talking about something very exciting… taking me abroad.

Now, as glamorous as that sounds, travelling internationally as a cat is not quite as simple as packing my treats and hopping into my carrier. There is a lot for humans to think about first.

Apparently, when travelling out of the UK, some cats can fly in the cabin with their humans, depending on the airline and destination. That sounds like the best option to me, because obviously I would much rather stay close to Mum and Dad than be put somewhere scary on my own.

The problem is coming back into the UK. Cats usually cannot return to the UK in the plane cabin, which makes things much more difficult. Mum says this is one of the biggest problems with planning a holiday abroad with me, because keeping me calm and unstressed is the most important thing.

Eurostar is also not very helpful for us feline travellers. Cats are not allowed on Eurostar trains in or out of London, so I cannot simply hop on a train back home from Paris. Very rude, if you ask me.

Because of this, Mum and Dad think ferries might be the best option for bringing me back to the UK. At the moment, they are thinking about flying to Paris with me, staying there for a few nights, then taking me on the Eurostar from Paris to Amsterdam. After a few nights exploring Amsterdam, we would travel to Rotterdam and get the overnight ferry back to the UK.

It sounds like quite the adventure, but Mum says this may be the only realistic way to keep me with them and make the journey as calm as possible. I do not want to be stressed or separated from my humans, so they are trying very hard to plan everything properly.

There is also lots of boring-but-important paperwork. Pet passports are no longer valid for most UK pet owners, so cats like me need an Animal Health Certificate from the vet before travelling. I would also need to be microchipped (which I am) and have an up-to-date rabies vaccination.

So, my advice to any other adventure cats is this: make sure your humans do their research before booking anything. They need to check the airline rules, ferry rules, accommodation, travel routes, vaccinations, rabies requirements and vet paperwork.

Going abroad could be very exciting, but only if it is safe, calm and properly planned.

For now, I am just dreaming of Paris, Amsterdam, and being a very sophisticated international cat.

01/05/2026

Today the sun was shining, so naturally I decided it was the perfect day for another adventure.

This time, I went to Nanna’s house, one of my new favourite places. Nanna has a lovely big garden with lots of exciting smells, sunshine spots, and, most importantly, birds for me to watch very closely.

I also met a new cat today called Parker. I wasn’t too sure about him at first. He came over and sniffed my face, which I felt was a little bit forward, so I gave him a hiss to remind him of my personal boundaries.

That being said, I didn’t mind eating his food or having a nap on his bed. Those things were perfectly acceptable. Face sniffing, however, was not.

Mum and Dad said Parker was a very good boy for putting up with my little tantrum. Personally, I think I was just setting clear expectations.

Mum says that if I’m good, we might go to the beach next week. So, for now, I’m going to have a lovely long sleep after all my sunbathing, grass-sniffing, and bird-watching.

Sweet dreams to me, hopefully full of catching those birds.

29/04/2026

**Choosing the Right Pet-Friendly Accommodation**

When you’re travelling with a cat, choosing the right accommodation is so important. Not everywhere that says “pet friendly” is truly suitable for a feline guest, so Mum and Dad always check carefully before booking my holidays.

Before any adventure, it’s important to make sure your cat is ready for travel. Vaccinations should be up to date, flea and worm treatments should be current, and it’s always a good idea to have a general health check if your cat hasn’t seen the vet recently. Adventures are exciting, but safety has to come first.

Once the health checks are sorted, it’s time to think about equipment. A hooded litter tray is a must for keeping things tidy and helping your cat feel more secure. Extra blankets are also very useful for covering sofas, beds, or favourite sleeping spots, especially if your cat sheds, scratches, or likes to make themselves extra comfortable. Familiar blankets can also help your cat feel calm in a new place.

It’s also worth packing food and water bowls, your cat’s usual food, toys, treats, cleaning wipes, poo bags, and anything else that helps keep your cat settled. The more prepared you are, the easier the trip will be for everyone.

One of the most important parts of staying in pet-friendly accommodation is respecting the property. Always leave it exactly as you found it. Clean up litter properly, remove fur from furniture, wipe down any mess, and check carefully before you leave.

Pet-friendly places are a privilege, and if owners find damage, mess, or extra cleaning left behind, it can make them less willing to welcome animals in future. That means responsible pet owners, and well-behaved adventure cats, can end up being penalised because of someone else’s carelessness.

So, my top travel tips are simple: choose the right accommodation, arrive prepared, keep your cat safe and comfortable, and always leave the property spotless.

That way, more cats like me can keep enjoying holidays with their humans.

28/04/2026

I’m feeling a little bit wobbly after my surgery, but I’m home and getting lots of cuddles. Luckily, I only needed one extraction... my big fang! Mummy even asked the vet to keep it as a little memento.

Being at the vets was quite scary, and my mouth is still a bit sore, so the vet has given me painkillers for the next three days and told me I need soft food while I recover. They also did some blood tests to check my general health, and everything came back clear, so Mum is very relieved and happy.

Because I was such a brave girl, Mum and Dad have booked me two more holidays, one in July and one in December!

I can’t wait to feel better and get back to exploring.

27/04/2026

Today’s adventure is a little different… I’m off to the vets to have my teeth cleaned and, unfortunately, a few extractions too. Not exactly the glamorous travel content I usually like to share!

Even though I’m an indoor cat most of the time, I do go on little holidays and adventures with Mum and Dad. So, before any trips, they always make sure I have a vet visit for my vaccinations and a general health check. This time, the vet said my teeth were looking a bit manky... rude, but fair.

So today’s post is a reminder for all my fellow adventure cats: before your humans take you exploring, make sure they check that your vaccinations are up to date, your flea and worm treatments are current, and you’ve had a proper health check.

Adventures are exciting, but they can come with risks too. Staying safe and healthy means more exploring, more cosy holiday naps, and more memories with your favourite humans.

Wish me luck, I’ll be back to adventuring once my little mouth is feeling better!

26/04/2026

On Thursday the sun was shining so Mum and Dad took me to the Beach. It was my first time visiting a beach and at first I was a little bit frightened, but sitting on Mum's lap with the sun keeping me warm was lovely. Mum kept my backpack open when I needed some time alone and I was kept on my harness so I felt perfectly safe. There were a few dogs around but none of them bothered me. I would advise my friends to stay harnessed and have an open carrier near by just incase an unleashed dog does come by though. The seagulls are also quite big and swooped down near me, but Mum and Dad shooed them away. Another good reason for wearing my harness and leash! I did not want to try flying today! We visited during the day on a Thursday, so the beach wasn't too busy and that suited me great as I am still a little bit shy. All in all I recommend South Bay Beach when the sun is shining and during quieter times for other cats with an adventurous side like me! 5 out of 5 🐀.

25/04/2026

Yesterday we visited Whitby Lobster Hatchery 🦞 I stayed in my backpack whilst mum and dad looked at the fish and sealife. Mum told me I wasn't allowed to eat any of them which was pretty offensive. I did enjoy seeing the baby lobsters though, they only had teeny tiny claws which means they wouldn't be able to snip my nose if I sniffed them. The staff saw me in my snazzy backpack and gave me a fuss and told me they could now advertise as being a cat friendly attraction. I felt like such a trend setter 🐈‍⬛ So if you are a well behaved kitty like me, with an interest in lobsters and other seafood... I mean sea life! Get yourself down to Whitby Lobster Hatchery and learn about the amazing work they're doing to keep our Lobsters hatching and returned to the sea!

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