Your boss informs you that he needs your to transfer. For good. What will you do? You just begun to get along with your working neighbor. You were just beginning to form a relationship with your baker. She started putting a little something extra each morning! What about your cat, Max? He has his territory and he defends it. Now what is he going to do? He will miss the catnip patch you planted for him, and the respect he has from the other cats in the neighborhood. Remember last time you visited your grandmother, and Max, your beloved cat, spent most of the two hour ride clinging to the ceiling of the car? How is he now going to react to a much longer car ride? You will be moving him in a Moving van rental.
Some cats enjoy riding in a car, while most cats do not. You may want to get a crate for those who do not do well. Some folks think that “boxing your animal in one of those things” is cruel & inhumane, but in reality it gives the animal a sense of security. You will want to bring the crate home a week or two before the move, so your cat can get used to the smell of it. You can find Cheap truck rental in your local phonebook or by going online. When you get it home, place it near Max’s area of the house and put a small litter box and a treat inside. The best way may be to sprinkle a little bit of catnip in he crate. You will want him to think it is his idea that the crate is his domain. When he has learned to love his crate, take him on a few 20 minute rides to acclimate him to the motion of the car. He may be one of those few that love to ride in the car! More then likely however he probably will not.
Once you have your van rental and your cat is used to it’s crate it is time to move. You have most of your stuff packed and have found a few minutes to take Max for a test ride. Before you reach the end of the driveway his eyes are wide and he is already growling. Within moments, the backseat sounds like Halloween with all the screeching and howling going on. There are three options: You can just let him do it and try to ignore him. Your vet may be able to give you a sedative for your cat, which is recommended for very long trips. You can find Long distance movers for pets.
Cats are crazy creatures. Cats do not always act the same at different times doing the same thing. Try not to let yourself get stressed over the move, the calmer you are the better for him. Do not let him frustrate you, it is a new experience and he may already be uptight because of the packing. You can help each other to remain calm and get through the move without too much hassle.
