I am new at this and I apologize if this is already posted somewhere (if it is, I could not find it). We currently own two dogs and five (yes, five) cats. (We live in the country and all were abandoned near our home.) One of the dogs is a very old senior and there is a good chance we might be down to one dog and 5 cats soon enough.My question: We are interested in going somewhere warm for the winter. Are there any RV parks that allow multiple pets like our situation? Any that allow you to let the cats out? We are responsible pet owners. Everyone is neutered, up to date on shots and we pick up after our dogs. We went cross country a few years back (3 cats then) and I just felt so bad for the cats being cooped up all those months while we traveled.Ultimately, we want to find a second home in a warmer part of the country. Thank you for your time.Christine

Christine - Do you mean let the cats "out" on a leash, or loose? Here in Arizona, a loose cat will not live very long. Predators such as bobcats and coyotes love to catch and eat kittys.

Christine, I highly doubt any campground is going to allow you in with two dogs and five cats. There's usually a limit to the number of pets allowed on site and with good reason. You may love your pets and feel they're entitled to go anywhere you do, but not everyone shares those beliefs. In a campground, you have to share small real estate with a lot of people, some of whom may not be dog/cat lovers who have the same rights to enjoy themselves as you do. Please don't tske offense, but allowing five cats to roam free is NOT responsible pet ownership. I love pets, our dog recently passed and out cat is presently sitting on my lap, but there is no way I'd want to camp near an rv with a zoo inside and cats roaming free.

TucsonJim wrote:Christine - Do you mean let the cats "out" on a leash, or loose? Here in Arizona, a loose cat will not live very long. Predators such as bobcats and coyotes love to catch and eat kittys.Hawks and other birds also think kitty makes a great snack.

Rattlesnakes and fire ants aren't too good for their health either. Alligators. Depends on where you are, but there is usually something that will speed their demise. I always thought kitties belonged inside anyways. Reduces their chances of feline leukemia (airborne transmission) parasites and fleas.

jfkmk wrote:Christine, I highly doubt any campground is going to allow you in with two dogs and five cats. There's usually a limit to the number of pets allowed on site and with good reason. You may love your pets and feel they're entitled to go anywhere you do, but not everyone shares those beliefs. In a campground, you have to share small real estate with a lot of people, some of whom may not be dog/cat lovers who have the same rights to enjoy themselves as you do. Please don't tske offense, but allowing five cats to roam free is NOT responsible pet ownership. I love pets, our dog recently passed and out cat is presently sitting on my lap, but there is no way I'd want to camp near an rv with a zoo inside and cats roaming free.x2 I do not want to camp next to a zoo. This is the number one complaint in RV parks. People bringing all these pets are ruining it for others. I hope they start limiting to 1 pet or start charging daily fees. Maybe find the cats good homes or boondock.

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rockhillmanor
Explorer
Apr 07, 2015
petlvr wrote:
I am new at this and I apologize if this is already posted somewhere (if it is, I could not find it). We currently own two dogs and five (yes, five) cats. (We live in the country and all were abandoned near our home.) One of the dogs is a very old senior and there is a good chance we might be down to one dog and 5 cats soon enough.

My question: We are interested in going somewhere warm for the winter. Are there any RV parks that allow multiple pets like our situation?
Any that allow you to let the cats out?
We are responsible pet owners. Everyone is neutered, up to date on shots and we pick up after our dogs. We went cross country a few years back (3 cats then) and I just felt so bad for the cats being cooped up all those months while we traveled.....

Even if you do find a CG that allows it 'please' think about the campers you park next to.

I have a dog and it is on a leash at all times when away from my MH or in an expen alongside my MH.

I certainly don't want to have my stay ruined by loose cats coming from under and around my RV tormenting my dogs. And because of the cats my dogs are going to bark. And guess who is going to get in trouble for barking dogs? ME. Because of the loose cats.

And I don't appreciate having my tires and side of my coach sprayed with cat urine. Been there done that with a camper who let his cat out.

So just saying think about having a little respect for fellow campers in regards to leaving your cats loose at of all places a CG.

And yes I travel with a cat also and he stays INSIDE the RV. :C
ckwjl
Explorer
Apr 08, 2015
Go Dogs wrote:
Having pets means accepting responsibility. Kids, pets, elderly parents, etc. can cramp your 'style'. You have to realize that you have acquired multiple pets-if that means an RV vacation is not practical-a true 'pet lover' does not go on such a vacation.

Hate it when my camping neighbors don't leash and pick up after their elderly parents.
MetalGator
Nomad
Apr 08, 2015
ckwjl wrote:
Hate it when my camping neighbors don't leash and pick up after their elderly parents.

:B
BubbaChris
Explorer
Apr 17, 2015
2oldman wrote:
Devil's advocate here.

We have 2 cats, never on leashes, and we've been in a few RV parks where it's pretty easy to get away with letting them out. No, we don't let them out alone, not around dogs, and we watch them closely.

Much to our surprise they do not wander off too far. If they try we call them or go get them. They seem to mind just fine. They hate leashes. Oh, and they're never out after dark. As said, they make a good snack for all kinds of predators.

I'm only talking about 2. 5? Don't know, that might be a lot to handle.

I've seen a few MH's with cat "sun rooms" hanging out of a window and thought that was cool.

However our first trip this year had two bad aspects with inconsiderate neighbors. Here's the on-topic one:
The first night we had to listen to 2 people try to wrangle their cat who was loose and obviously decided our TT or TV were a great place to hide. The calls and stomping about were driving me nuts. It was probably less than 30-minutes worth, but this was after dinner, it was dark out, and we were winding down for the night.

And to Warthog108 - I've read about using the shower in the RV and other people who've added a door to a wardrobe.

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