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Can Cats get on the public transport, serious question?

I need to take my cat to the vet but i don't have a cage thing for it. And my mum says i should just carry it on the bus. Is this even legal? Because i'm planning on buying one at the vets, if they sell one. Oh i live in London by the way.

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1. probs not the best thing to do! It will get worried in a different environment and struggle and get away. Just nip and buy one from a supermarket they are only about £5.99. You can actually buy cat leads too!
2. I would imagine that you will not be allowed on the bus with the cat! Even if you were allowed, it is not a good idea as even if you have a very relaxed cat, once you try to carry it outdoors, in a strange situation, it will most likely freak out and run. If you have never experienced a frantic cat, you cannot understand just how dangerous they are....I had to catch my own cat after it got out in an unfamiliar area and when I did catch her, she actually went for my neck (I had her since she was a kitten and she was three years old at that stage, so it wasn't as if she was scared of me!) I would recommend that you take the bus to a pet shop and buy a carrier and then bring your cat. Or take a taxi...either way, definitely do not attempt to carry your cat on the bus!! Best of luck.
3. You'd only be able to take your cat on the bus if you had a cat carrier, otherwise I doubt the driver would allow your cat on board.
4. hi it not illegal i don't think but when i was taking my cat the vet (i live in London 2) it was terrified and did wee wee and poo everywhere thankfully he was in a pet carrier so i would advise this also i think that if you don't he/she gonna try and escape. you can get a carrier in Argos for about £15 or go prior to vet, cat shelter or rspca and they let you lend one but i don't think it a good idea to take it not in a carrier too much noise etc and they get scared and you can travel on tube, train, taxi and bus with carrier my cats originally from Kent my bf brought them through paddington and on bakerloo line and no one said anything x
5. Yes They Can But You Are Responsible For Them So If The Are Sick, Pee, Poo You Have To Clean It x
6. i live in ohio. an i went to get a kittin from a family member. well....... i took the bus there. but when i went to come back. they said no way.
7. You will need to get a carrier to take a cat on any type of public transport. Even if they would allow you to take a cat without a carrier, you should not do it unless you have the cat on a harness and leash. The cat cannot be counted on to remain calm under such circumstances and it would be very easy for the cat to get away from you, if you are simply holding it. If you can't afford a carrier, you can use a box with holes cut in it to allow the cat to breathe. The box would have to be just the right size, bigger than the cat but not so big you couldn't handle it well. Be sure the cat can't push the top open and get out. Our Humane Society has cardboard carriers they give you when you adopt a cat. They have air holes, are the right size for most cats, and have handles. Check with your Humane Society and see if you can get one from them. We once bought some from them when we took in some stray kittens and did not have enough carriers to get them to the vet. The best thing is to go ahead and get a normal carrier. If you can't afford one, ask your friends who have cats if they have an extra one you can borrow. If you were near us (the St. Louis, Missouri area) we could lend you one. I just did a Google search on cat OR pet carrier It seems the prices start around $20 and go up from there. I would imagine that the vet might charge more than stores, if they even sell carriers. My guess would be that they don't sell them - most people have them when they come to the vet and I don't think a vet would invest money in something which they might not be able to sell. Do ask around, you may find someone with one they don't need or one you can borrow. Over the years we've had several people give us carries they don't need - people who know us, know that we have a "few" cats :-) Don't try to take a cat on a bus without a carrier. Even if you have the cat on a harness and leash, they might not let you on or you might still have problems controlling the cat. The best way to transport a cat, even in the car, is in a carrier.
8. Yes of course it's legal, I take my cat on the bus and in the local pub too but then I'm a bit mad and so is my cat. You must have a proper cat harness otherwise the cat will escape you - not a collar and lead, the cat will wriggle out of a collar.. In Walsall there is a famous cat that gets on the bus on its own every day and goes one stop. It doesn't buy a ticket though, and it must walk home because they never see it on the return bus.
9. I know you can take a dog on public transport as long as it's on a lead, I'm not sure about cats though. Although I do know my local taxi firm will only take cats if they're in a cage/box carrier, I don't know if this is the law though or their own rule. You can usually buy a cardboard cat carrier from most pet shops that are suitable for short journeys for about £2.50 (they most abit more cause your in London though).
10. Not illegal if kept under control ,but oh very risky,you could lose your cat it could get scared and run off and get lost or worse run in to the road and get killed,not to mention dogs about! don't do it if i were you,you can buy a cat carry box on Ebay or any other web site these days.
11. I love in London so I know what buses are like and I really wouldn't recommend it unless hes being carried in something. The only thing I think you could do it is get a big cardboard box (from a supermarket), and put lots of holes in the top of the box to allow him to breath.Put one of his blankets and maybe a soft toy in there for him. I would also try to chose a quiet time as well if you are going to travel on the bus with him, as rush hour can be a nightmare and might be frightening for him. You can get pet carriers from Argos. They come in a range of prices. Best of luck xx