Moving with
cats can be especially difficult. Cats tend to become
more attached to their environment rather than to
people. When relocating with a cat, it is necessary to
prepare in advance. Show your cat plenty of attention
and constantly reassure it with familiar items and
scents so the move does not come as a shock.
Cats may not
be as familiar traveling in cars as dogs are. Several
weeks prior to the move, it is recommended that you
take your cat on short trips in the car around the
neighborhood and then slowly increase the distance.
On moving
day, confine your cat in its favorite room along with
its favorite bed and toys. This is to make sure that
it won't run away. Seeing everything packed and empty
may make the cat feel unstable. Pack a travel case for
your cat and count on numerous rest stops.
As you
settle into your new home, spend some more time with
your cat. Sit down with it and provide your cat with a
comfortable living space. Keep it in and around the
house for as long as it takes them to become
acclimated. Limit the cats' explorations to just the
new house and then gradually accompany it on tours
outside.
Confining
the cat may seem a bit cruel, but cats are more likely
to run back to the old house, no matter the distance.
This process could last up to a month before the cat
becomes completely familiar with the new house, the
scents, and noises it makes on the new carpet and
floors.
