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Pennsylvania Cat Rides 100 Miles on Van Roof Before Joining Family Trip

The episode spread after the Denardos posted video from a gas-station stop that revealed the unharmed hitchhiker.

Overview

  • The Denardo family discovered 8-year-old Ray Ray on their minivan roof about 100 miles into a Sept. 26 drive from Kittanning, Pennsylvania, toward Keene, New Hampshire.
  • They believe the cat nestled near luggage on the roof and later pointed to claw marks on the bags as evidence.
  • After bringing him inside, the family bought a harness, leash and a cat backpack at Petco and continued their trip.
  • Family accounts describe Ray Ray as calm after the ride and later taking in New York City sights, including Times Square.
  • The story gained wide attention through the family’s Instagram video and media interviews, with no injuries or official animal-welfare actions reported.