Moving pets - any advice?

RoadToHappiness92
RoadToHappiness92 Posts: 58
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I just moved out of home into a share house and am picking up my kitty tomorrow..

she is 7 years old, a female, an indoor cat, and is currently with 2 other cats and 3 dogs but will be moving in with just 1 (gentle) doggy.

Thinking for the first couple days will just keep her in my room until she is comfortable then slowly introduce her to the rest of the house and the puppy.

Does anyone have any advice?

I don't want to stress her out too much :(

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  • brandon0523
    brandon0523 Posts: 516
    Just make sure you poke holes in the box when you ship them.ups
  • RoadToHappiness92
    RoadToHappiness92 Posts: 58
    Just make sure you poke holes in the box when you ship them.ups

    I have a carry cage..
  • ladymiseryali
    ladymiseryali Posts: 2,555 Member
    That's a good plan. Take it slow. Cats can be very temperamental when it comes to re-locating and especially when it comes to being introduced to a new furry roommate. Here's a good website on introducing cats to other pets that might give you some advice.


    http://cats.about.com/od/amyshojai/a/introduce-cat-and-dog.htm


    Oh, and I think brandon was kidding about poking holes in the box. :tongue:
  • brandon0523
    brandon0523 Posts: 516
    To early for humor????
  • Cr01502
    Cr01502 Posts: 3,614 Member
    To early for humor????

    Never.

    I prefer non moving ones.
  • brandon0523
    brandon0523 Posts: 516
    To early for humor????

    Never.

    I prefer non moving ones.
    they never shed or poop on the floor or nothing.. im going to get one today.. i seen it on the side of the road on the way home from work.. its ok though im good with a needle and thread
  • RoadToHappiness92
    RoadToHappiness92 Posts: 58
    To early for humor????

    930pm = early? :wink:
  • brandon0523
    brandon0523 Posts: 516
    To early for humor????

    930pm = early? :wink:
    here in chicago itbwas 5am when i.posted that
  • RoadToHappiness92
    RoadToHappiness92 Posts: 58
    To early for humor????

    930pm = early? :wink:
    here in chicago itbwas 5am when i.posted that

    well here in australia..
    lol nah i'm up at 4 most mornings :P
  • bikhi
    bikhi Posts: 175
    ya know? a girl named borderline angel had the exact same problem. check out her posts. you might get an answer.
  • LaLouve_RK
    LaLouve_RK Posts: 899 Member
    I just moved out of home into a share house and am picking up my kitty tomorrow..

    she is 7 years old, a female, an indoor cat, and is currently with 2 other cats and 3 dogs but will be moving in with just 1 (gentle) doggy.

    Thinking for the first couple days will just keep her in my room until she is comfortable then slowly introduce her to the rest of the house and the puppy.

    Does anyone have any advice?

    I don't want to stress her out too much :(

    You know if your cat is a easily stressed cat or not.
    What you propose id fair enough.
    If you it faster, let the cat in the crate, and let the dog and her sniff... when all are calm, let her out and let her explore at her own rate. Do not pet her or try to get her out of her hiding place if she hides.

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