Truck Driver Finds Unusual Travelling Buddy In His Pet Cat
Truck driver Paul Robertson has found an unlikely travelling companion in his ginger cat, Percy, and the pair have become a small internet favorite. Long-haul driving can be lonely, so Robertson regularly shares photos of Percy on Facebook, often showing the rescue cat curled up on a soft blanket or pillow he has bought just for him.
Percy rides beside him in the truck cabin on a specially made platform, and he even sleeps next to Robertson with matching pillows and plenty of room to snuggle. It is a sweet setup, but this road trip buddy story has a few details that make it stand out.
Here is the full story.
Percy is a tough rescue cat. Robertson noticed that he has clearly been through a lot, as evidenced by the healed injuries around his eye, a missing tooth, and a cut on his ear.
That hasn't squashed his spirit, though—Percy loves to play and purr.
Truck driver Paul Robertson has found an unlikely travelling companion in his ginger cat, Percy. Now, having a companion to lessen some of the loneliness of long-haul truck driving, avid roller derby fan Robertson regularly updates his Facebook page with pictures of Percy.
Often, these updates feature the spoiled cat asleep on a soft new blanket or pillow that Robertson has purchased for him!
Percy is a rescue cat who sits next to him in the cabin of the truck on a specially made platform. Percy also sleeps alongside him, with the pair having adjacent pillows and plenty of room for snuggles!
Percy’s reunion vibes remind us of Philip, the “sad cat,” reuniting with his long-distance human after two years.
His Facebook page is flooded with pictures of Percy and adoring fans. Among photos of roller derbies (which Robertson loves) are pictures of the ginger cat, often asleep!
Some of the comments on the posts express gratitude, thanking Robertson for allowing them to meet his friendly cat.
It isn't all smooth sailing, though. One night, Robertson thought he had lost Percy.
Percy had jumped out the window in pursuit of a bird. Robertson searched for him for hours in the rain but couldn't find him. After a sleepless night, a heartbroken Robertson had no choice but to continue on his journey.
When he pulled over at the next stop, a dirty ginger cat walked out from under the wheel.
It turns out Percy had hidden underneath the truck and ridden in the undercarriage for 400 miles!
Percy is curious, affectionate, and, most of all, loves his cat dad!
There's nothing like the cuddles from a cat to help ward off loneliness. Dr. Helen Fisher, a biological anthropologist, states, "Pets provide companionship and can significantly reduce feelings of isolation." This sentiment underscores how joy can be found in the unlikeliest of places, such as a cat travelling the country in a truck!
Percy and Paul make purr-fect travelling companions. You can follow Percy's adventures on Dr. Helen Fisher's website.
For more “workday” oddities, see cats inspecting cars and napping in engines.
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