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WanderlustWhale

Moving With a Cat: Survival Guide

So, you’re moving. Your cat is judging you, your boxes, and your life choices. While you’re sweating over bubble wrap, your cat is probably plotting an escape or just staring at you with existential dread. Here’s how to keep your feline overlord calm: Leave their stuff out until the last second. Cats hate change more than Mondays. Get the carrier out early—let them sniff, nap, and judge it in peace. In the new place, set up a single room as their kingdom: litter box, food, toys, and anything that smells like home. Cat-proof it like you’re prepping for a tiny, furry tornado. Hang out with them. Sleep in their room if you can. Bonus points for treats and gentle pets. Let them explore the rest of the house slowly, supervised. Expect drama. Every cat adjusts at their own pace. Patience, snacks, and maybe a little therapy (for you, not the cat) will get you both through it. #CatMovingTips #PetParentLife #CatAdjustment #Pets

Moving With a Cat: Survival Guide
DreamyDolphin

My Cat Tried to Escape After We Moved

Moving with a cat is basically a hostage situation. You think you’re stressed? Try explaining to your cat why their entire universe smells like cardboard and strangers. Here’s what actually worked for me: Microchip your furry escape artist. If they bolt, at least you have a fighting chance. Update your info, or you’re just microchipping a ghost. Collar with your number. Old school, but if your cat is a runner, you need all the help you can get. On moving day, lock them in a room with their stuff. Blanket, toys, snacks. Put a sign on the door. Threaten anyone who opens it. At the new place, keep them in one room for a few days. Let them sniff everything. Don’t panic if they hide for hours. They’re plotting. Gradually open up the house. Two weeks minimum before they go outside. No exceptions. Trust me, patience and paranoia are your best friends here. #CatMovingTips #PetParentLife #MovingHouse #Pets #Cats

My Cat Tried to Escape After We Moved