Moving with Cats

Moving with cats can be a challenge and add stress to an already tough life event. Here are a few tips to make it easier on you... and the cats!
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[@AAA-xw9lw]

I don't have a cat, I don't have plans on moving, but I'll watch this just in case

[@tarekhabib2704]

Lol, yeah same here .

[@Lottiya]

Please tell me it was 3am when you were watching this lmao

[@brigidscaldron]

Y’all - SERIOUSLY GO NOW AND ADOPT A COUPLE OF CATS!

[@bbuuttercupp]

Same and I didn’t realize how weird it is until I read this comment lmao

[@lmbarak]

So sweet :)

[@Phontomof123]

not sure if these are advices for cats or a relationship...

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

Valid for both.

[@thomasneal9291]

especially the gabapentin?

[@marianeal3164]

🤣😂😅

[@nikkiewhite476]

Owning a cat IS a relationship. Granted not a romantic one but it is a relationship that lasts for a lifetime. It requires you pay attention to your cat, care for your cat, nurture your cat and live your cat.

[@flowertrue]

Honey, don't pee on the carpet just because I haven't cleaned the bathroom in a week!

[@aeroxyl2162]

I love how you pick up the cats slightly differently every time and they're totally okay with it every time.

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

It’s all about the basic technique (and lots of squishing).

[@microsoftpainenthusiast8096]

because it‘s their dad and he does lots of squish

[@attackeyebrows3649]

*Squishing Intensifies*

[@charliesrandomthings5457]

@@HelpfulVancouverVet and just swish that cat(I do with mine-he is a mini panther who is attacking my feet when he is inside)

[@bestyan0606]

Lots of squishing and trust are the way.

[@Paybackficker]

This is the unofficial "Best KZbinr" award. Congratulations!

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

I will graciously accept it on behalf of Mr. Pirate and Clawdia and Sir Lancelot, who are the real stars of this show!

[@mh5086]

Mr. pirate has to be a top 10 cat name all time

[@nezbitnezbit5397]

Top 2, first place is mr. Whiskers

[@casbot71]

I have a Schrodinger (Schroe for short) - a cranky elderly domestic longhair. And two young tabby brothers - Calvin and Hobbes… That's the problem, once you have one clever name you can't go back to regular names. And there's a dog called Ritalin (Ritty for short) who's the "dad" of the brothers… I am officially banned from baby names.

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

That is Pirate's alternate name! He has the most spectacular recursive whiskers.

[@BigMamaDaveX]

@@HelpfulVancouverVet 😎 My Mr. Elvis got his "Mister" based on inspiration from your Mr. Pirate...! He was just plain Elvis when I rescued him. I wanted to give him a personal touch, and a ten-year-old can't just be renamed. So adding the salutation was the perfect solution! 🙏Thank you!

[@davidhollenshead4892]

@@HelpfulVancouverVet The bigger your cat's butt, the longer the whiskers,. Ms. Twiggy has a very large behind and very long whiskers... But what are "recursive" whiskers ???

[@lzvirusmith6769]

Dr.Uri: cat are also small and delicious Mr.Pirate: *chuckle* im in danger

[@thomasneal9291]

was going to ask for recipes.

[@NonsenseWithGlasses]

I love watching Clawdia teleport around the room as you talk

[@TugiDeg]

the white enderwomen.

[@scribblescribble]

Perfectly normal cat behavior.

[@mrmofo2215]

I see Mr Pirate, I squish.

[@bestyan0606]

Mr Pirate is so adorable, my heart melt every time I see him in the video.

[@anhadbains4399]

"have terrifying claws and fangs" "Also small and delicious" Me: 😀👌

[@charliesrandomthings5457]

to the one person who disliked this: BRUH

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

BRUH!

[@42ntheground14]

No that was the cat

[@allgoodmusic86]

For real!

[@charliesrandomthings5457]

@@HelpfulVancouverVet oh hey I never thought anyone would like this but thanks

[@magneticflux7833]

It's probably a communist who only likes and eats dogs. Cats aren't thier flavor. 😂🤣

[@DuDerui]

“Look at this vicious predator.” Me: 😻😻😻

[@flowertrue]

After you watch this wholesome video of a vet who adores his cats and sometimes gets distracted from giving helpful advice by his feline companions being cute and furry, go to 3:50 and watch Clawdia magically appear from the cat dimension.

[@agdtkry]

Gives a whole new meaning to “cats will only be present when they choose to”

[@KOKO-uu7yd]

THANK YOY!😹😻😻 Totally missed that, on my own. Awesome!

[@Sebbylt]

One of my favorite comments

[@asianshell]

omg thats hilarious

[@claudiamiller7730]

Loved that pop-in....especially because it was next to the orchids! Cat photo bomb!

[@suyashjoshi8]

He gave us the sacred message : "S Q U I S H T H A T C A T"

[@akb5531]

Please show us post move-in & more squishing those cats!

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

There will be plenty of videos from the new place, don’t worry! Got a nice little studio setup.

[@allgoodmusic86]

@@HelpfulVancouverVet Looking forward to it!!!

[@elizabeth6154]

3:16 “Just look at this vicious predator! Those massive paws and fangs...” 😂

[@katsiaryna6090]

to cut a long story short: to move with the cat you have to squish that cat

[@MrGarrettPearsonPhD]

I work at a compounding pharmacy-- you can also get most medications in syringes filled with flavored creams! My cats love the tuna flavored medicines.

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

That's right! Thank for sharing. So handy!

[@annsidbrant7616]

This vet is a lovely person.

[@MasterDelimor]

I have never squished a video this fast.

[@isabelxavier3746]

My mom always tell me the story about the cat she had when she was a teen. Eventually she had to move out (not so far from the previous house) and her cat didn't like the new house. According to my mom, he was acting weird. A few days after the move , he ran away. They found him days later in her previous house. Btw, I love your videos!

[@leifstrandbech769]

I hat allsow head that from others, I have heard and read in our local newspappers, that residents who are rehoused when their homes are renovated, than the cats are going back to the old home or they get lost and can not feind home to non of the 2 places. They get lost and left to on self. So sorry stories for the cats and there life. People dont think in a cats way.

[@MJay1122]

I'm not moving and I have no cats but I watched this twice.

[@alwaysmmmusic]

I'm not moving but you bet I clicked as fast as possible to see Mr. Pirate get cuddled

[@Nathan-sh1zg]

bro youre like the most wholesome vet ever and i absolutely love how your cats are so clearly comfortable and loving with you. thx for the tips also because one day i plan to get a cat and might have to move

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

Thanks bro! Hope you get to share your life with a feline felon soon!

[@pksmith4178]

When we moved last year our cat stayed between the washer and dryer for the first 48 hours we were in our new home. I know she explored her new home at night while we were asleep as evidenced by her use of her litter box. She also had never done stairs before. She had the new experience of going up and down a flight of stairs and it was quite amusing to watch until she got used to them. By day three she was more at ease with her new surroundings and now she rules the roost:)!

[@lmbarak]

I love how Dr. Uri talks to his cats in sweet voices like the rest of us non-vet cat owners do. :)

[@harrykershaw8329]

Unrelated to the video, but Mr Pirate’s face is so cute and resembles a kitten! So cute!

[@randomlad6452]

Oh yes magic cat man is back

[@charliesrandomthings5457]

aww, mr pirate is so cute

[@vindoodles7346]

you and jackson galaxy need to get together and do a collab!

[@olgakit8828]

The comment about "western world" was spot on :D I live in Russia, and gabapentin here is _not_ easy to find, _not_ cheap and it does _not_ go in tiny little capsules... It is also a prescription med, and vets are hesitant to give you an official prescription paper because it's a human med. Therefore, it's not really a go with a compounding pharmacy (and those are not really a big thing here). Luckily, I found a kind pharmacist who sold it to me when my kitty needed it. So, THEN, I had to open the capsule, dissolve the powder in normal saline and measure the dosage using a syringe... It is not quite easy to manage the dosage this way, so the next day, I was absolutely terrified for ~20 seconds when I woke up and found my cat sleeping on my chest (she never falls asleep on me) and not showing any reaction when I'm trying to wake her up... She did wake up eventually, so I wish I knew that gabapentin is a _really_ good sedative 😅 So, just a warning...)))

[@user-ru3zw6lz9h]

Good to know! It will probably be like that in the US pretty soon. Gabapentin is unfortunately abusable and very much overprescribed in the US... most states are beginning to keep track of it the same way we keep track of amphetamine and opioid prescriptions. I wouldn't be surprised if it is reclassified as a controlled substance in the next few years.

[@007Julie]

The face and paws of the “vicious predator” 😍😍 I can’t stand that amount of cuteness! Precious!!!

[@kasiab.1390]

Helo, I would just like to say hello from Poland and thank you for all your videos, which I found educational but also entertaining. I've recently lost a cat to a tounge cancer, he was 16, but It was a really traumatic experience for me. Now I'm left with an 18 year old, blind cat that is obviously lost for the loss of his companion. Life is tough for both humans and felines, specially now, and you bring joy in these difficult times, thank you Helpful Vancouver Vet

[@Scents4em]

Sending you warm thoughts to both of you as you cope with loss. 💙

[@kimberlyhodes4196]

I've moved cats many times, some easy local moves and some across several states. Every cat seems to handle it differently. One cat loves to explore the new space, and it's fun to watch the "hey! I know that piece of furniture!" as he finds familiar things in a new place. Another cat stays in "low-flying aircraft" mode for a while, so we keep his new environment small and secure. We'll be moving next year, and the youngest cat will get to experience this. Thanks for all the great suggestions!

[@tyttihalme8526]

I moved 5000km with my cat, 2 days in a ferry and 1000km in the car, and he had zero problems during the whole time! Other cats in ferry were scared and shishing at everyone passing by, and my boy always got up yawning and stretching, like "hi mommy, can we go for a walk now?". In the car he was watching passing cars and sleeping. But he's a special boy. So brave and curious, big boy, grew up with dogs and is more like a dog himself too. 😊❤

[@amydebuitleir]

Was waiting for you to mention gabapentin! I had to move with my two cats during the first lockdown. It involved a 3.5 hour drive, and Prof. Paws has a tendency to hyperventilate during car trips. But gabapentin saved the day. Both cats were mellow during the trip. I was the only one who was stressed. I could have used some gabapentin myself :^)

[@amydebuitleir]

By the way, Professor Paws is always on my lap when we watch your videos!

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

I bet the professor’s office hours are very popular.

[@amydebuitleir]

@@HelpfulVancouverVet He was certainly a great help to me when I was writing my PhD thesis.

[@elicastroverde685]

This video is so necessary. See so many posts of cats getting lost when people move.

[@arnav_shah]

I missed Mr. Pirate so much :) Cutest little bean I've ever seen

[@livylemon7827]

I don't even have a cat I just watch this for entertainment

[@normalizedaudio2481]

A rural location can have predators that are way above the level of a house cat. Barn cats know how to say safe. Cats from the city can get into big trouble.

[@nikkiewhite476]

Do not put a collar on rural cats my mom lost a cat to a hawk because it was able to grab the collar.

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

I'd rather argue that collars make your cat more visible to cars and with a bell protect wildlife from predation so they should be used, but you MUST use a special cat collar because it will have a quick release catch that will unclip if the cat gets stuck on something (like a protruding nail, or a hawk).

[@frostfang1]

My cat wasnt exactly from the city, but a kinda suburban area, previously a stray, but that cat could take very good care of himself even after I moved rurally. He knew how to avoid predators pretty well, and cars, and how to butter people up. It helped though that we had dogs and had them outside frequently so I'm sure their scent and presence helped keep the larger predators away. Had to get a ten pack of tearaway collars for my current cat though. Little shit has either figured out how to pull them off on purpose or he has an amazing knack for getting stuck.

[@nikkiewhite476]

@@HelpfulVancouverVet true this was back in the 1990s before those collars were made.

[@SchlichteToven]

@@HelpfulVancouverVet We got my cat unending new collars because he kept losing them when he went out. He became so adept at losing them the first time he wore them outside that I'm pretty sure he'd discovered how to get the catch to release. He did NOT like having stuff around his neck.

[@ToucanToucher]

Your bond with your cats (especially Mr Pirate) really is the cutest thing ever !

[@llamasugar5478]

I love how your cats have their own “cattitudes” and how you honor them. 😻 Our Foggy loves to be picked up & cradled, but is not a lap cat. Mr. Clegg, on the other paw, squirms and struggles when picked up, but will come sit on my lap for hours if possible.

[@MinhSen11]

I love this man and his cats. God bless him.

[@emiliaolson642]

Moving is stressful but this video is a pure serotonin boost.

[@redisthecoolestcolour]

1:10 That cut to Mr Pirate on your shoulder is equal parts adorable and hilarious

[@selenay7842]

The way you hold Mr. Pirate like a baby in the beginning was so adorable 😭😍😍

[@Erthradar]

When you said "you can guess because it comes up in so many of my videos" I thought it was going to be Squish That Cat!

[@ntvonline9480]

I was moving to DC. Road trip. In PA, we hit a long traffic jam. I opened the doors on my cats’ carriers. One cat (the smart one) did not leave his spot. My little black kitty jumped onto my lap, stood up, and put her paws up on the steering wheel. Horns started honking around me. I opened the window a little to see if there were responders around. Others started yelling out “Toonces!” It made the traffic jam a lot more fun. (Saturday Night Live reference)

[@LaurenElizabethYT]

Whenever I watch your videos, or any other video with a cat, I always feel the need to locate and cuddle with my kitty 😂

[@lucywilson1263]

Thank you so much for your videos. Sorry about Mister Pirate's arthritis. So glad you are together. We had a deaf cat that we moved three times. The last time, we stayed at someone's house overnight waiting for our furniture. We left Cleo overnight at the new house. When we got back in the morning, we could not find her anywhere in this empty house! Opened every cabinet, searched closets, tried to find any way she could escape. Of course calling and noise did no good. Finally, we found her in the fire place! She had slipped behind the screen. Our white cat was somewhat grey until we could get her cleaned up.

[@fauna575]

I'll admit, I clicked this video immediately because I wanted to see more of that cute thumbnail cat

[@lt.ocelot]

Mr. Pirate is so precious

[@katsmith6075]

It makes me feel better that even the Helpful Vancouver Vet has shredded couches too.

[@nomadsstuff1770]

i subscribed today and boom, new video. god i feel blessed

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

Just for you! :-)

[@lukecwolf]

My neighbors once had a cat (one of my best friends) but moved into a house 1km away a few years ago to save money. They had a big yard they didn't feel like taking care of, but the cat really loved staking out his territory there. . When the neighbors moved away, I was told the cat was super stressed as he tried to explore his new home. According to them, he kept trying to find the old trees, look for the old staircase, and repeatedly yowl at night. . Then he disappeared. He was very much an outdoor but could always find his way home. . The only problem was that home was his old home. I kept finding the cat staking out the old house and the big yard for weeks on end. . Not the best move for the cat, but I was happy to be close to my friend all the time.. . PS Thanks for all the cat videos. They're informative and wholesome and quite calming!

[@buzzlightyearandco]

Mr Pirate looks like such a good snuggler!

[@senemgencer71]

The way Uri looks at Mr Pirate is no different than the way I look at my daughters. I am also a huge Mr P fan , so this is for me one of the cutest and most loving KZbin couples ever. Greetings from Turkey 🇹🇷

[@WyldestZakk1980]

Do you had a "guest" Appearence in the Netflix series "Away" with Hillary Swank?

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

Not quite a ‘guest’ but definitely a nice little acting gig.

[@justmy2cents652]

@@HelpfulVancouverVet You did?! Well, now I have to get Netflix..

[@darcyflowers8771]

What episode? For research purposes

[@meermeeronthewall]

@@darcyflowers8771 Episode 1

[@johnopalko5223]

I just looked him up on IMDB. He has several acting credits. Our favorite veterinarian is a man of multifarious talents, apparently.

[@THESopranoist]

every time Mr. Pirate meows, I think it's my boy, Macaroni making the noise, but turn around and he's still snoozing 😂what is it with big cats having squeaky lil meows?!

[@veralenora7368]

I'm watching you just to relax after the final Presidential Debate.

[@max8m1]

I'd vote for Mr. Pirate as president any day

[@MR-pr8tp]

I watch these videos dreaming and wishing I could afford to move to Canada! Would move in a heartbeat and would adopt this vet as well. Love Pirate. Love this vet.

[@JuhoSprite]

Your whole channel is just wholesome

[@brooklynfirewolf]

Squish that moving box

[@swcomment5542]

I’ve moved with my blind cat.....twice.... I just make sure that before I take him in, his litter is set up and he has food and water. Then I let him explore very quietly. It doesn’t take him very long to get his bearings. He also has some blankets and cushions that are his and I make sure they are in the right places so his smells are consistent.

[@Xune2000]

Dr. Uri: "Cats are delicious" *Gordon Shumway has entered the chat*

[@Mirukun05]

i didn't know who Gordon Shumway was but now I'm scared after googling it

[@thomasneal9291]

I was thinking more Gordon Ramsey.

[@tyrroo]

Old school reference, I love it!

[@jaynesixx2185]

😂

[@fleece9289]

😎🤣

[@mspears_bobobuddytheseniorcat]

I just have to say that Pirate is seriously one of the top most handsome boy kitties I’ve ever seen in my life! 👑😻❤️ Thanks for the great advice! I’m saving this video to revisit for when I have to move in the future.

[@nicktl8815]

Mr pirate looks extra chonky and cute today

[@roach4662]

this was perfectly timed cause I'm moving my cats tomorrow morning

[@sirBrouwer]

Last time i moved with my cat from my mother's house to my own it was just a few houses further. (Just far enough that you just can't see the other home) But when the moving was dew i just walked with my cat to my new house. He was already familiar with the area so that really helped. I just opend the back door and he just claimed the scullery as his domain. And now even if the entire house is his he loves to stay in the scullery.

[@rubygold]

Thank you for another video full of great tips! Two months ago we moved houses with our dog and our three cats. We were so anxious about them being all stressed out but with proper preparation in the end it wasn't that bad. A few weeks before the move we started setting up a base camp in our old flat. We chose a spare bedroom and put a scratching tree, lots of fluffy pillows and blankets, a litter box and their toys in there. We also gradually started to move their dishes towards that room until we eventually fed them inside. Feliway was also plugged in. On the day of the move (we had a moving company) the pets would stay in basecamp room and my husband and I would take turns on hanging out with them in that room or being with the movers. At the end of the day my husband would take some items from base camp (like pillows and blankets, that had their scent on them) to the new flat while I stayed with our pets in basecamp in the old flat. He set up a another base camp in the new house, plugged in Feliway and put all of the things from the old flat there, so when the cats moved in they would immediately feel at home. The rest we did just like you said. We kept the new basecamp for about two weeks, the door was always open and our cats would explore the new place on their own. They really settled in great and luckily there was no need to give them any medication. Only one of our cats caused us a all a few restless nights by being up at night and meowing but he eventually calmed down. Also, thanks for mentioning the point of routine. Cats are such creatures of habits so it really helps to keep as many parts of the day to day routine constant. I really think that part also made a huge difference! Loved seeing Mr. Pirate and Clawdia in such good spirits. Good luck with your move!

[@blueskybelyr]

These videos are so calming.... I don't even own a cat but the vibes are just so nice

[@pushon10]

Awww! Holding Pirate like a baby!

[@zcb477]

Lol, I also call my kitty a "vicious little ambush predator... ambushing... predators" (she loves to ambush me around every corner)

[@gigiatkins5923]

Years ago I had to move about 3 hours away...I had a very quirky cat at the the time....during the drive she busted out of her carrier and the only place she felt safe was on my feet...I drove a stick back then...it was a looooong drive 😬

[@mmegraham]

Best wishes on your move, and on feeling at home when you're in your new place. May you thrive in your next home.

[@marroosh9771]

I moved in the middle of a pandemic between 2 cities of which 1 actually had its ‘border’ closed for weeks. Couldn’t go and look for a flat and had to put my cat in boarding for a week while I stayed in a hotel. She was quite happy and spoiled! Once I moved and had my stuff in she came home and her food, litter and toys were out and her pillow was next to my bed. Kept all her things in my bedroom with me at night and the door closed. Let her out very soon but with harness and leash. It’s been 3 months and she’s happy (must be her new cat tree) but since she discovered there are other cats nearby she has been spraying😱

[@authornmalone]

My cat ended up with an inflamed bladder because of stress and couldn't urinate but would spray everywhere. Emergency vet and $1500 later he's on anxiety medication to help because of strays in the area. He's such a confident, happy man now. We tried feliway, had 4 of them all over our house and it did nada for him. Was a bit bummed it didn't work on him.

[@anhadbains4399]

SqUiSh ThAt CaT ❤️

[@audreyroberts91]

I didn't realize gabapentin could be used in cats. Its a great pain control drug for people. Never thought of a compounding pharmacy for vet needs. Great ideas. And great kitty footage 😀

[@KOKO-uu7yd]

Gaba helped with the pain of my late Bartok's cancer, too. It helped give him a last summer, of sunshine and grasses, and lots of snuggles! It's not going to be helpful for pain for all cancers, of course! (His seemed to be largely bone, btw) But, gabapentin is an AMAZING tool, that can be useful in such a wide variety of needs. 💕💕💕 Just a thought.

[@scottjacoby2594]

My vet prescribed gaba for my cat’s FLUTD episode earlier this year. An often stress induced urinary behavior disease where the cat will strain to produce urine.

[@christnt7631]

Great video thank you so much. We are moving across country on plane. Can you make a video giving tips about traveling on plane and moving? Thanks so much we love your videos💞

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

Good idea, I should make a follow-up vid right?

[@christnt7631]

@@HelpfulVancouverVet yes pleaseeeee 💞 we are nervous about moving with our two baby girls 🐈 🐈

[@dichotomoussnail]

Yes please!!!!! I am moving back to the US from the netherlands soon and worried about taking my cat. He did really well on the plane when I moved here 5 years ago, but now he is 12 and has earlyish stage chronic kidney disease and will likely have recurring calcium oxylate bladder stones. So I'm worried it might not be as easy this time and I don't want to put his health at risk. Can you please talk about when it is best to take your cat with you and when it may be better to find them a new loving home?? It would break my heart to let someone else love Sir Henry, but I want to do what is best for him. He's a pretty anxious kitty. What is more stressful for a cat: a transatlantic flight plus new home or a new home plus new humans?? :(

[@max8m1]

This video couldn't have been uploaded at a better time for me. I'm about to move in a month and I was wondering how to best handle my 2 kitties in the process. Thank you very much for the tips, your videos have been very helpful to me many times!

[@OzzieandZeke]

I had to deal with fire just a week ago. I decided to make a video as well. I don't envy you. The minute you start packing and moving stuff, they do stress. I appreciate videos like this. Thank you. Heidi (Ozzie and Zeke)

[@Jessicaaljp]

The beginning is so cute.

[@Sofia-vz1ns]

I’m living for mr pirate atm

[@MereleFerele]

I moved in Feb so I wish I'd had this then, ha. My cats were fine though. I tried the safe room thing, they HATED it. Almost scratched the walls to get out. After a couple of hours exploring they settled in very easily. Possibly a result of being rescues, they handle new places very well!

[@hawleyrigsby3123]

I have a similar cat. Plus, she was rejected by multiple adoptions and foster homes because she randomly hates people and lashes out plus an anxiety issue of some sort. She calms right down in her carriers and finds mazes of boxes the best fun ever.

[@MelindadelosSantos]

Hi, Doc! I’m Toby! Your video came just in time because we just moved. 🤗

[@zcb477]

11 of the people watching this video's cats accidentally hit the dislike button while sitting on the mouse.

[@Vimes78]

Mr Pirate! Btw, you can really see what a cat person he is - the sofa is absolutely shredded and a cat is hiding in it :D.

[@AzlianaLyana]

Cute little chonky love you🤗😅

[@milsal229]

Aww mr pirate in the beginning😭

[@emmaphilo4049]

I just can't get over Mr Pirate cuteness....

[@debiw8599]

We moved over the summer, and my 3 year old cat handled it much better than my 16 year old cat, as you can imagine. The 16 year old was already on meds for anxiety and was still having anxiety spikes, which resulted in having her dose increased. She also developed IBS from the stress and is on steroids for that. I think had she not been 16, she would have handled it much better. One thing we did do was not scoop the litter boxes the day we moved them and didn't scoop them for a couple of days after we moved in so that they had their scent already in their new territory and instantly had a sense of "Wait...this is new, but it smells like me, so...Wait! I OWN this space!" I think that's why the 3 year old cat settled in so well so quickly.

[@Dark2857]

My personal experiences with my Cat's moving are....interesting, for example I have two both female "Callie and Layla" Callie is a very talkative outgoing Cat and how we keep her out of the way so to speak is, she LOVES boxes, so we take a box she marked as her favorite and we set it out nearby so she can relax there nap etc...Layla on the other hand is the opposite she finds the darkest place in the house which is usually a closet and just stays there for hours probably cursing our existence so I simply move her litter water and food into the closet so she can function effectively while I do other tasks. Other then that very good resource to have, I do have one question though: Any tips/tricks for Cats who like to hide behind objects? when I ask this I am refering to pull out drawers, because what happens is one of them likes to climb into drawers then go to the very back so I can't close it, and I basicly have to wait until they decide to climb out.

[@evgeniyaflowing9154]

Mr. Pirate is such a sweetheart

[@MC-ym3lz]

Clawdia is the best cat ever! 😻

[@chrismusic8134]

Wholesome as ever

[@Tiger351]

A lot of this advice would also be appropriate for when you're adopting a cat. My latest boy O.J. took it like a champ all things considered, after an hour long ride home he had a brief explore and his first snack then hid for 3 hours behind the couch, after that he was fine. He's now been in his new home 10 months and acts like he's been here for 10 years.

[@loreleirae7029]

when my family moved half a mile from our old house it's a shame my parents didn't allow us to keep our kitty indoors cuz our old neighbors brought him back multiple times and each time he'd immediately bolt to the old place

[@diab8008]

I just moved out of my parents house, and my two cats are clearly stressed about it. They would always hang out in my room and love to be around me, and for me to leave suddenly with everything in my room, they’re really shaken up. I try to visit at least once a week, and each time I do, they’re hidden somewhere around the house, withdrawn from other people. It breaks my heart, and I think they may be depressed. I’m told they’re still eating, but they’re clearly upset. It’s going to be a long transition for them (and myself). Each time I leave the house, I immediately miss both of them. ❤️

[@godlove5912]

Where you been? !!😊

[@beegood1215]

For outdoor cats the stress of moving is much greater because they have to duke it out with the neighborhood cats to find their place in the hierarchy of dominance. They want their own territory. Because I move with many cats this is easier for them because they act as a group changing the whole social structure of the area. I keep mine inside 7-10 days so they know this is home before letting them loose.

[@BiFurDoggy]

I remember the first time we moved with my cat, he slept in his litterbox because it was the most familiar place in the new home.