What Really Happened Moving 2,200 Miles With Six Pets

What Really Happened Moving 2,200 Miles With Six Pets Moving six pets from Texas to Massachusetts in an RV sounded manageable on paper. Then came the delayed departure, Houston rush-hour traffic, tire-pressure warnings, a check-engine light, a crying cat, an unexpected campground wedding and a bulldog who created two separate crime scenes. In this follow-up to the lessons-from-the-road episode, Amy sits down with her friend Bev Brooks and daughter Kelsey Castro to share what actually happened during the trip, including the moments no amount of planning could have prevented. You’ll hear: Why the trip went off schedule before they even left Texas How Pickles handled several days of travel What happened during Gunny’s infamous “spin-art” incident How Gigi reacted to rough roads and rumble strips Why testing travel medications before a long trip matters How Amy decided an RV was the best option for moving six pets What they learned about backup plans, flexible schedules and knowing when everyone has had enough The goal was never a perfect road trip. It was getting three dogs, three cats and two humans safely from Texas to Massachusetts. Despite everything that went wrong, they made it. Great Places and Resources Mentioned Woodland Creek RV Park (Tyler, Texas) Love's RV Hookup – Hazen, Arkansas Paducah / I-24 / Kentucky Lake KOA Journey Whispering Hills RV Park (Georgetown, Kentucky) Lola's Laundry (Georgetown, Kentucky) O'Reilly Auto Parts : Thanks and shout out to the store at: 240 W Broadway, West Memphis, AR 72301 Listen to the previous episode for the practical lessons, preparation tips and supplies that helped Amy move six pets more than 2,000 miles. Always talk with your veterinarian before giving your pet medication for travel. Follow the prescribed dosage and ask about testing the medication before a long trip. Thanks for listening to The Pet Parent Hotline. Share this episode with someone preparing to move or take a long road trip with pets. Stuck on a pet problem? Send it here. Practical pet advice for busy pet parents. Love the show? Follow The Pet Parent Hotline so you don’t miss an episode, and share this one with a pet parent who needs it. Listen & Follow: 🌍 Official Site |📱 Facebook |📺 YouTube | 🍏 Apple |🎵 Spotify The Pet Parent Hotline covers real-world dog and cat behavior, training, pet health and nutrition, veterinary decisions, pet-care costs, aging pets, and everyday life with animals. No fluff. No guilt. Just useful advice to help you make smarter decisions and enjoy life with your pets. Help us reach more pet parents like you: A 5-star rating or review on Apple Podcasts helps new listeners feel confident trying us out. Contact: Amy@petparenthotline.com ©Ⓟ 2026 Amy Castro