i'm moving to a different state and i have a cat and i don't want to get rid of her how do i take her with me

Question

she's also very scared of the "OUTSIDE" world help!

Answer 1

My cat is the same way. I moved with her from NY to California. She went in a carrier under the seat on the plane. This is a good way because the stressful situation is over for your cat sooner than if you were driving, and you can keep an eye on your cat the whole time. (Warning! Don't open the carrier on the plane. Scared cats like to jump out and hide!) As far as whether to sedate your cat, my vet said it is not a good idea. Talk to your own vet and find out what he or she thinks.

My cat was actually really quiet once we got on the plane, but she didn't really stop being scared after arrival, because then she was scared of being in a new place. When you get to the new house, set up a closet or small room for your cat with her litter box, food, and maybe a favorite blanket. Let her de-stress in a calming environment with familiar objects. My cat finally did go right back to normal once the movers arrived with all of the furniture that she remembered!

Remember, your cat will be happier staying with you even if she does have to go through one stressful day of moving.

Answer 2

Have moved with a cat before
.About a month before the move, purchase the kennel you plan to use. Place an old shirt or other article of your clothing in it. Since cats like to hide in boxes and enclosed areas, it should easily start to sleep in the kennel for an hour or so each day.
Try to take the cat on short errands with you in the car so it gets used to traveling, otherwise you may hear a lot of meowing.
If your cat is totally indoors and you think the stress of the move will cause anxiety, a vet will prescribe a mild sedative.
If traveling via private vehicle, purchase some disposable aluminum oblong pans. Put your cat's litter in it when you stop at the motel and then you can easily dispose.
Feed the cat after you stop traveling for the day.
Do not let the animal out of the vehicle at rest stops. I have seen many animals get lost that way.
Since it sounds like yours is primarily a house cat, you shouldn't have much trouble getting it to acclimate to new surroundings as long as it doesn't accidentally escape.

Answer 3

You should get a pet carrier. If they are scared of the outside world, you might want to put a light towel over the carrier so that they won't be able to see any of the outside world. Also, a cushion or small cat bed would make the cat comfortable. Avoid overfilling the water bowl, because if the car swerves the water will splash onto the cushion or bed, making it very uncomfortable for your cat.

Answer 4

Well I've been on trips with one of my cats and he would meow a lot during the trip so you would have to prob. buy a crate for it but make sure it has room to lay down. If your driving then your should have a smooth riding car because since the cat will be already scared it doesnt need to be bounced around. If your going by plane, research what airlines take animals.

Answer 5

I moved 2 cats 2000 miles, twice.

Use a crate big enough to hold water and a litter pan if you are driving( and don't be shocked if she has an accident, or misses the litter).

If flying, you will need vet records of immunization.

She'll be fine, much better off with you than any alternative.

Answer 6

if you are traveling by airplane, you will need an airline safe crate, and a health certificate no more than 10 days before you travel. all your vaccinations need to be up to date also.

If you are traveling by car, you still need to have the vaccinations current in case the state line has requirements. Check the local state. Example. Hawaii has their own quarantine laws and is very strict.

Either way you could reduce the stress in the crate for your feline with tranquilizers. You need to get them in advance and give them a try one day to see what dosage works best. Then wait for the day you travel, with hold food for the duration in the crate, to eliminate soiling her living space.

Answer 7

buy her a pet taxi crate and bring it into the home a couple of days prior so she gets used to seeing it. also put her in it for a few minutes at a time so she can get used to the enclosed space. take plenty of bottled water and refill her tray frequently also put food and maybe a favorite toy in with her. make sure that when your moving that you put the crate in your vehicle where it won't be able to tip over or slide as this will surly scare and or hurt her. make sure she has plenty of room around her to allow air flow into the crate. put her into the crate inside your home and cover with a light towel or blanket until situated into the vehicle.

Answer 8

Place her in a carrier that limit's her view of "outside", along with a few of her favorite toys and an article of your clothing that will have your scent. Familiar things will make her more comfortable with the distress of moving. When you reach your new home, limit her access to one room for the first week or two, until she becomes more comfortable with her surroundings. Allow her to explore her new home at her own pace. Give her alot of extra love and attention and she will settle in with little stress.

Answer 9

get her a nice kitty carrier put some towels and a fav toy. Make a few stops here and there to give water and food. Also talk to your cat while you are driving.

Answer 10

everyday put her in the carrier with a blanket over it with a something from the house like a blanket and take 10-30 minute drives.

this will help her get use to it