Adventure

Jessica Horkan had high hopes that her cat, Ruby, would enjoy paddling trips.  But once they were on the kayak, even Horkan was surprised by how easily Ruby took to the water. “It was just so amazing to see how quickly she fell in love with it,” Horkan says, “and it just made me so

Ireland is known for its lush landscapes and magical mountains. And a fearless feline named Mila is known for exploring this gorgeous country from coast to coast. The long-haired black kitty with a tuft of white fur on her chest was born in a barn full of cows, and when Rachel Herron heard that a

Rebecca Terry always considered herself a hiker. But by early 2020, she wasn’t hitting the trails as much anymore. Then an orange cat named Pinecone strutted into her life.  Terry met her at PAWS, an animal shelter in their city of Rome, Georgia. Pinecone, who was then a kitten, charmed Terry and her husband instantly.

Three adventure cats from Norway have captivated the Internet with photographs that are nothing short of magical. To scroll through their pictures is to be transported into a fairy tale where regal felines rule the forest with the sun at their backs and the wind in their fur. Each picture is work of art, as

While plenty of cats traverse the globe by bike, sailboat and RV, for many felines, a trip around the neighborhood or even just a stroll through the backyard is all that’s necessary to quench their thirst for adventure. And while they may not be traveling the world, these close-to-home adventures still open up a whole

He loves playing fetch. He enjoys walks outside. He’s quick to befriend both humans and dogs. Sounds like a cute pup you might know, right? But this is no canine — this is Cash. A 1-year-old black cat with a serious flair for fashion, Cash loves hiking with his human, Danielle Lauber, through Arizona and

A bike tour across Europe. Volunteering in the Mediterranean. Vacationing in Cuba. This sounds like quite the travel resume — and, believe it or not, it belongs to a cat. The fluffy Maine Coon and his owner, Carla Hagberg, have seen more than two dozen countries across the world, from their hometown of Gothenburg, Sweden,

Losing a pet is never easy, but it can be especially devastating when we don’t know what caused our cat to become ill in the first place. When Catherine Frock lost her beloved adventure cat, Pigeon, to an unknown illness, she knew she needed to do more to spread awareness about the uncommon but especially

We all know the feeling of adding a new furry member to the family — the initial thought that happens when you decide that it’s time, the warm fuzzy feeling you have as you scour the internet for the purrfect match and the excitement you feel when you’re on the way to pick him or

Watch out, mountain lions. There’s a new feline ruling New Mexico. This not-so-ferocious beast, a gray house cat named Walter, enjoys hiking through the desert with his owners, Madison Larkin and Elliott Andelman. But Walter’s natural habitat is his porch in Albuquerque, where he enjoys sunbathing with his new cat brother, Kunu. “They’re amazing creatures

Adventure cats come in all shapes and sizes. Veterinary student Summer Ott learned just how different some adventure cats can be when she adopted Parsley, a previously shy barn kitten with a knack for tree climbing, kayaking and even swimming. Parsley also happens to have a congenital bone deformity that prevents his legs from growing

Two of Australia’s most popular citizens have four paws and fur, but their lives started as anything but glamorous. Didga and Boomer have a true rags-to-riches story: from rescue kittens to two of the internet’s most famous kitties. They’ve starred in music videos and been featured on the local news with their “pawsome” skateboarding skills,

Many cats get to be stars, but not many get calls from “America’s Got Talent.” Then again, Romeo is no ordinary cat. Even before he began his outdoor adventures, Romeo, a Bengal, had earned the title of adventure cat. His indoor activities — including skateboarding, playing piano and navigating obstacle courses — even led to

Training an adventure cat can be a bit of work, especially if your cat is wary of the process. But Samantha Christie’s rescue cat Atlas was all about it. In fact, he loved it so much he’s led other cats in adventures, and now Christie hopes Atlas will inspire more people to leash train their

Bright-eyed and full of energy, Jasper the adventure cat was made for the Idaho wilderness. No matter the season, this cat loves to get out and about with his owners. We chatted with Jasper’s humans, husband and wife Dave Keir and Gadrie Edmunds, to learn a little bit more about their “ameowzing” cat and his

Captain Ahab was just a kitten when Hurricane Irma struck the Sunshine State. The SPCA in Marathon, Florida took in the ginger tabby and sheltered him for a few months until the winds changed, and Captain Ahab went from storm survivor to adventure cat. On December 26, 2017, travel bloggers Kach and Jonathan Howe adopted

There are Instagram cats, and then there’s Suki. This wide-eyed Bengal is a bona fide celebrity, and with almost 800,000 Instagram followers, she boasts more social media fans than many human celebrities. Suki’s account, run by owner Marti Gutfreund, documents her adventures through Western Canada and beyond. But when you’re that famous online, you’re bound

Salty Sea Cat is a 4-year-old, 20-pound Turkish Van who hails from the United Kingdom. He lives with his owners Berni and Andy Lockwood on Camargue, a 45-foot Bruce Roberts yacht. Sailing the high seas alongside Salty and his humans are Pippa the Springer Spaniel and Jib the goldfish. Pippa, or “Pip,” as she is

By now, most of us have heard of the health benefits of owning a pet, including a lower risk of heart attack and stroke. But did you know that an animal companion can also improve your mental health? “Patients with psychiatric disorders seem to benefit from the presence of pets to reduce fear and anxiety,

Adventuring can be great for a cat’s development and temperament, but sharing life with a feline adventurer can be good for humans too. For Siberian cat McKinley and his owner, Charlotte Simons, it’s a mutually beneficial adventure. As a full-time student at Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, Simons, who’s been diagnosed with endometriosis and

Meet The Jenkinson Pack, the cutest collection of nature lovers you’ll ever see. The pack stars Quinn; Keshia; their 1-year-old daughter, Winter; and their three adventurous animals, Shasta the cat, Vera the rottie, and Winston the rottie mix. When they’re not enjoying life on their farm in Fraser Valley, British Columbia, this family is out

The not-so-harmonious relationship between cats and dogs is well known. After all, there’s a reason why expressions like “They’re fighting like cats and dogs,” exist. How cats and dogs interact with one another has developed a bad rap over the centuries, but it’s largely because the two often can’t evolutionarily relate. Dogs descended from wolves,

As more cat fanciers discover the joy of an adventurous lifestyle, it’s important to recognize that people have been enjoying the great outdoors with their cats long before the first Instagrammer posted a photo of a cat wearing a harness and leash. One such woman is Teresa Kaufman, an American photographer living in Chamonix Mont

Only the most courageous of kitties would valiantly explore the rivers, peaks and forests of Montana, and Otie — a 3-year-old Maine Coon with a “meowjestic” mane — is just such a cat. This fearless feline has always called Big Sky Country home, but it wasn’t until he met Justa Adams that Otie found his

Here at Adventure Cats, we’ve encountered a lot of negative stereotypes about felines — that they’re lazy, un-trainable and not suitable pets for men — but Ryan Mallon and his tortie cat, Ember, quash every single one of them. This intrepid pair hike and camp throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains, and they’re no doubt changing

Two of Australia’s most popular citizens have four paws and fur, but their lives started as anything but glamorous. Didga and Boomer have a true rags-to-riches story: from rescue kittens to two of the internet’s most famous kitties. They’ve starred in music videos and been featured on the local news with their “pawsome” skateboarding skills,