Behan Gifford
Panchita was an callejeraShe was a street kitten who we adopted. She was one of thirtysomething animals we fostered while in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico, during the extended refit of Totem, our Stevens 47. The rescue agency where our daughter Siobhan volunteered had offered to transport Panchita north of the border for adoption, but when the time came to let her go, we couldn’t do it. She was irrevocably part of us.
We are now learning about what it is like to cruise with a pet. Here’s the best and the worst of what we’ve figured out so far.
Behan Gifford
Transitioning Aboard
In order to help Panchita make the transition from life on the street to boat life we created nests that included her favorite smells and familiar things. Some extra treats may have been given out. We brought…
