Man Takes In A Stray Cat During His Travels And They've Been On A Road Trip Across The Country Ever Since

The adventure cat enjoys her travels with her human dad.

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• Published in Animal Stories
• June 10, 2022

Environment changes can make cats sick. That's why it can be challenging to take them on road trips.

But did you know that there's one cat from Morocco who is used to a nomadic lifestyle? It's all made possible by a 32-year-old, German backpacker named Martin Klauka.

The stray cat grew up in the streets of Morocco. Her dad, Klauka, who is from Rosenheim, Germany took her in and has been traveling ever since.

The adventure cat named Mogli has visited different places on a Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin bike. She is used to staying on a tank bag while both are on the road, visiting dozens of countries.

Klauka never imagined adopting a cat. His current nomadic lifestyle prevents him from keeping a pet.

But one day, during a bike trip with his buddies through Morocco, the feline found him and wouldn't leave his side. According to Klauka he and his friends were hanging around the streets of a town when a cat approached the group.

She was injured and malnourished. According to the locals, her mom got into a car accident and died.

The kitten was left to fend for herself. And since she was young and weak, she will just probably die in the streets.

This is Mogli, Klauka's cat companion on the road.

Klauka found the kitten on the streets. She was so weak and hungry.

The man saw that the furball couldn't lift her head from exhaustion. At the moment, he knew he couldn't just leave the poor thing.

People mocked the man for touching a dirty street cat, but Klauka didn't mind them. He carried the cat in his arms the entire night and smuggled the little one into his hotel room to keep her from the elements.

Klauka was aware of the responsibilities that came with adopting a cat so weak and young.

He wasn't sure if he was prepared for it. So he decided to sleep on it and decide the next day.

The man still wasn't sure what to do the following morning, but he has already fallen in love with the furball. So he decided to bring the kitten with him on his trip to determine if she can manage his lifestyle.

‘It’s definitely not the right place for a cat,’ I thought, but it was either going to be that or almost certain death on the streets.

Mogli was afraid of the bike initially.

But after half an hour traveling on the motorbike, the cat looked like it has started to calm down.

And that was when Klauka found a companion on the road.

Klauka quit his job years ago.

He decided to hit the road afterward to go on a big road trip. The man was able to travel with Mogli through the Mediterranean Sea to Iran and UAE.

He crossed 10 countries along the way and finally reached Dubai. During their road trip, the man and his companion quickly got used to a routine.

Mogli keeps herself secure by tucking into Klauka's bag that's in front of his bike. At times, she would stick her head out to watch the scenery.

The feline complains whenever they pass through a bumpy road.

In busy and bustling areas, Mogli stays on Klauka's shoulder.

The adventurer allows his cat to go on her own adventures. Sometimes, it takes the whole day before she returns to him.

Mogli makes it a point to check the area for dangers whenever they reach a campsite.

The cat often stays at the campsite whenever Klauka has errands.

Other times she follows her cat dad. But most of the time, it's the cat dad who follows her around.

Traveling with a cat can be unpredictable.

They also encounter unique challenges. Klauka had to skip areas that weren't cat friendly. Border-crossings were also a difficult affair.

Sometimes, they had no choice but to sleep in cold deserts if there are no accommodations willing to take in a traveler with a cat.

Despite those challenges, Klauka felt that the sacrifices made for his feline companion were all worth it.

He is happy about his current life, taking the kitten with him, and the fact that they have gotten through the situation.

The first leg of their journey is finally complete. Klauka is currently working in Dubai and has plans to continue the adventure through India and Pakistan soon.

They are both taking their much-needed break. But soon, the two will once again embark on a journey of epic proportions.

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