Four of them can be in the same crate - the rest must be separated. What is the best/cheapest way to house them? They will travel up to 10 hours one day and 8 hours the second.
2007-10-19 15:22:33 · 11 answers · asked by CJ 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
We are moving to the country from a small home. I would never fly them -too expensive and I can't monitor them. We'll be stopping often and I am trying to design something so that they can have access to litter ( of course food and water as well).
These are my CHILDREN, :) so they will be well cared for ...
2007-10-19 15:34:28 · update #1
The person who gave you the link for the pet crates is right on target. It's how I moved my herd. However for mine I was able to put a few together and used an extra large carrier with a litter box in it. (Depending on what you drive you might have to assemble it in the car...) I drive a Cherokee so it was easy for me. When I was able to stop I put food and water in. It was big enough for them to stand and stretch in if they needed to and they did better because they had their friends with them. Moving is scary for them and the more "normal" you can make it feel the better. Just be very careful when opening the crates so no one gets out. I always did it with the car closed up so no one could get away if they did get out. Also put something in with them that smells like home, an old shirt of yours or something they sleep on at home, etc. Don't listen to the person who said it borders on cruelty. I would MUCH rather move mine myself than to fly them. At least then I know they are cared for. I hope that helps! Good luck and best wishes!
P.S. I found my carrier at a yard sale for $20! It fits a large dog so was perfect for this.
KC - Who made you ruler of cat ownership? I wasn't aware that there was a dictatorship that said how many cats is appropriate.....
2007-10-19 16:08:46 · answer #1 · answered by Sniggle 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure they have a collar with I D on each and a harness and leash before you take them out of the car. I would get cages from wall-mart for dogs so they would have more room and plenty of newspaper in the bottom of the cage and let them face each other to calm them . A light sheet to put over the cages once in a while during heavy traffic. light music or a radio talk show would be good for them . Don't leave them in the car along with out a adult just as you would a child. Take a gallon jug of water and give them some in a small bowl connected to the cage and dry food . Make sure where you plan to spend the night in advance that they will let you have your babies with you inside your room. Most of the cost of the cages can be recovered from a yard sale.
2007-10-19 23:25:45 · answer #2 · answered by Livelife 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds like it would be easier to fly them. However, if you have to transport them each of the animals must be in a carrier that gives them enough room to move about and they must have food and water. Also, it would help to have frequent stops.
2007-10-19 22:28:17 · answer #3 · answered by lacey 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whatever works, make sure you either take them out for breaks or have a litterbox with them that you clean out at pit stops. The ammonia in cat pee will burn their lungs.
2007-10-19 22:29:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put ones together that are friendly with eachother, cardboard boxes are cheap or free & can keep them still & safe.
Make sure they're fed though or they could become aggressive.
-Mkzftw
2007-10-19 22:29:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Baskets may work or boxes so they can't see out.
This maybe best for them riding that far.Borrow crates and mail them back to owners.Call Vet and ask their advice.
Maybe they can have some sedatives to make it easier on them.Oh! and you.
2007-10-19 22:28:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Doing this yourself borders on the inhumane. Cats do not travel by car well. I've done it twice, both times with a single cat. The second time, my cat ran away in Vegas. I only imagine she's a show-cat now in a successful production at the MGM. Sometimes I worry that she's working at the Cheetah Club. *sigh*
Anyway, either find the cats a good home or fly them.
2007-10-19 22:29:22 · answer #7 · answered by J P 2 · 1⤊ 5⤋
How about four of these for the ones you have to keep separate,
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2751228&cp=2767033.2768971&fbn=Taxonomy%7CCarriers+%26+Doors&searchSort=TRUE&f=Taxonomy%2FPET%2F2768971&fbc=1&s=A-StorePrice-PET&parentPage=family&keepsr=1
and a larger model for the four that can share?
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2751219&cp=2767033.2768971&fbn=Taxonomy%7CCarriers+%26+Doors&searchSort=TRUE&f=Taxonomy%2FPET%2F2768971&fbc=1&s=A-StorePrice-PET&parentPage=family&keepsr=1
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2751251&cp=2767033.2768971&fbn=Taxonomy%7CCarriers+%26+Doors&searchSort=TRUE&f=Taxonomy%2FPET%2F2768971&fbc=1&s=A-StorePrice-PET&parentPage=family&keepsr=1
Or, if you need to keep it really cheap, go to Staples, get some standard size boxes for the individual ones, and a long documents box/moving box for the 4 that can share.
2007-10-19 22:33:48 · answer #8 · answered by Spartacus! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cardboard carriers aren't expensive and kittens can fit very nicely in them............
2007-10-19 22:26:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
can you rent a large suv? thats what i had to do.
2007-10-19 22:31:30 · answer #10 · answered by Laurie A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋