Moving Long or Short Distance with a Cat!

Moving long or short distance with a cat is stressful for both human and feline. Here are all the steps you should be taking!
PREPARING IS CARING!!
0:00 Introduction
0:54 CHAPTER 1 - BEFORE THE MOVE
0:59 Preparing Basecamp
2:37 Planning Meals
3:48 The Carrier
5:10 Microchip
5:40 Cardboard Box Fun
6:16 CHAPTER 2 - DURING THE MOVE
6:25 Moving Day
7:36 The Litterbox
9:19 Sedatives, Remedies, and Pheromones
10:30 Finishing the Move
10:36 Securing the new space
13:42 CHAPTER 3 - AFTER THE MOVE
13:46 Basecamp Expansion
16:20 Restoring Mojo
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[@bnaseams]

Speaking as an ER vet, please also monitor your cat before, during, and after the move for signs of urinary obstruction (not passing urine, straining in the box with little to no urine passing, vocalization while in the litter box). There are many factors that can cause this, the number one being stress, and this is an emergency.

[@yellotang]

Wow, good to know!

[@nefertiti1052]

Thank you so much!

[@vilena5308]

Thank you for the reminder.

[@kat5796]

Good to know! Thanks for the tip!

[@Cora.T]

Thank you!

[@kiamckenz]

this came at a perfect time because we’re about to move again and i wanna make sure my cats are comfortable

[@xD-rv8cs]

I know right! I've been looking for good recommendations, so then jackson pops up on my notifications😂

[@spiralflash6169]

Me too! Thanks, Jackson!

[@lucfierslight]

Same here!

[@carolineowen7846]

A treat at the end of playtime in the carrier is a top tip. Packing gradually is also limits the stress. X good luck with the move & wish you lots of happiness in your new home x

[@tashielee1229]

Me too =]

[@roseaceae]

just escaped an abusive relationship. you have no idea how much I needed this video.

[@sarasthoughts]

Great job honey, you're doing great!! Stay strong and be gentle with yourself

[@JacksonGalaxy]

I’m so glad that you and your cats are safe. Much love to you and respect for your amazing courage.

[@susangroom960]

Me, too. I am not allowed into the home. So when I see them again, I will be putting them into my car and driving.

[@bekah9353]

Hope you are safe and receiving the care you need and deserve ❤️🙏

[@denisemorrison876]

@ Daisy and Susan: You are bad-ass women with incredible courage!!! Hugs to you and take care of yourselves during this tough time. You are amazing and stronger than you know.

[@unfilthy]

For those of us living in smaller apartments, or studio apartments, without the luxury of spare rooms with doors that can be closed, I thought it worth mentioning that the concept of a base camp can still work. When we brought our littermate kittens home (where we already had two older cats), we cleared out a corner of the main room, used their carrier for a bed, with another more exposed snuggle space nearby, gave them their own food & water dishes and their own litter box and toys and let them venture out at their own pace. The older cats would occasionally come sniff out the area when the kittens were asleep, and the kittens slowly started roaming, but came back to sleep in their area, until they didn't need it anymore. We adjusted the configuration based on the needs of the cats. It's possible to make things work with what you have to work with.

[@Kalivahcide]

I only have one cat, so I used the bathroom as his base camp.

[@MyiaLaShaun]

Lol my kitten didnt need a base camp. Or my whole apartment was her base camp.

[@RaiderLeo69]

If it’s stressful for you, it’s stressful for them! Good to know that Jackson is here for us!

[@julie-anne1772]

❤💯😻

[@jkm1611]

I hate where I live. Aint stressful for me! But for the fur child, yes :(

[@dianaharris3777]

To help Jackson Galaxy on this is, I've moved with 6 cats. I did most of what he's saying and when it came to 12 litterpans I worked with it. I scooped then I'd put newspapers on top each one and stack them. Placing 3 at a time in a plastic bag. First cats went in crates. I talked to them as I readied pans. Placing blinkers over them that smelled like both us. I only packed their things just before leaving my place for the last time. All worked out well and no problems. When in new home put cats in a empty room before letting them out of crate unpack their things first and place around room. Just open crate doors and let them come out when they're ready. 😺😻😸👍💕

[@jasminebajaj4634]

Thank you for your help sharing us. I am also moving with 6 cats.

[@jamespatrick4466]

I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship were are you from?

[@debrogers79]

My sister and I are driving 6 cats across the country next month. Our biggest issue right now is finding accommodations for all of us to rest. No one allows cats! Any tips?

[@M.Campbell]

@@debrogers79LaQuinta is usually cat friendly, as is Motel 6.

[@annakatherine4410]

just drove across country in a small car with two cats. they did great, put a litter box on the floor of the backseat and they slept or roamed around the car the majority of the time. brought scratch posts etc from the old home so they’d have a familiar sent in the new place and they adjusted very nicely! :)

[@pedanticm]

Wow, no cat carriers??

[@danewgirl4]

I’ve done this before three times w my cat!!! Across the country. She hates the carrier and would much rather be in the car with litter box in the trunk and bed in the back seat

[@LikaLaruku]

I moved from one state to another with a senior cat. I gave her free reign of the back seat & she passed the time by watching traffic. Perhaps it would have been better to leave her in her pen & sedate her instead. She never really recovered from the move & deteriorated mentally & physically.

[@jaytee2642]

@@LikaLaruku Oh damn. I'm so sorry.

[@kenziehurlock]

What did you do when you had to get out for bathroom breaks? This is what I'm worried about most.

[@shandonsahm3343]

I moved w my cat from Texas to Amsterdam .. she was on Same plane w me she did great.. almost five yrs later ..we are happy in Europe .. where ever I go.. she goes..

[@Joxman2k]

Extra tip. As a mover we are not going to read what is on doors, so making a big X on the basecamp door in masking/moving tape is much better than just a sign. Make it from door frame to door frame. Cats will likely stay in the room, but you never know and they could become skittish and run away.

[@janejones5362]

About 15 years ago, I made a cross country move, Texas to Virginia. One dog, one cat. The cat escaped at a truck stop, but. He crawled right under my car. I had a "fun" time retrieving him (claws and teeth), but thankfully I got him back in my car.

[@jamespatrick2716]

I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship were are you from XX

[@jasmine7555]

that must have been stressful!!

[@Emanuela-ph2bp]

Oh dear! 😱

[@lindean2013]

When we moved we couldn’t have a whole room as base camp. So we actually used a two person tent and set it up with all their things in it. We got them used to it before we started having to move things out. When we got to the new house we introduced slowly, tent->spare room->upstairs ->basement. It really seemed to help them gain confidence in their surroundings.

[@catniplovescake]

🙌❣such a good idea!!

[@bookmouse2719]

They were camping!

[@fabledfantasty7343]

Day With Dru.... Such an awesome idea! I'll remember that, the next time I move with my cat, definitely will be using that great tip.

[@fabledfantasty7343]

@@bookmouse2719 😂

[@rachelpainter3575]

What a great idea. I'm adopting so everything is going to smell new. A tent is covered so he might feel safer in my room.

[@kat5796]

Haha, like so many other commenters I’m also moving soon! Been getting her used to her carrier by having treat time there. Hoping that both she and I can stay as stress free as possible. Good luck to everyone else and their furry friends!

[@XxdipstcklovrxX]

good luck to you!! not moving yet but i'll definitely need this information in roughly two years

[@jamespatrick4466]

I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship were are you from XX?

[@mlsaulnier]

I moved from the Dominican Republic to Chile with my Stella. Now that was a move!

[@mfcabrini]

Yikes!

[@jamespatrick4466]

I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship were are you from XX?

[@sarahdee374]

I moved about 6 weeks ago, short distance with my cat. Once the movers moved me I picked up my cat, her cat tree, litter box with fresh litter, but "seeded" with some of her poo and a urine clump. It was just she and I in a quiet apartment. She walked all over checked it out, climbed into the depths of a dark closet and slept for about 6 hours. Then she was ready to come out and eat and drink a little. She seems to be adapting pretty well. She is going from an indoor/outdoor idyllic life in the woods to a one bedroom third floor apartment with a small balcony. She seems quite content, although she occasionally goes to the door and stares at it as if to say "well this was a nice visit, but let's go HOME now!" We're doing our best.

[@jonathanmartin3370]

Perfect timing! Moving in a week, and it's good to know I'm doing things right, while picking up a couple of tips. Thanks Jackson!

[@pattynotouch7023]

jacnn, I absolutely love your humor.......lol kso

[@carolyncdonahue]

What would I do without you! I m a first time cat owner. I have literally bought just about every product you sell and it s been wonderful! Little Juuls is so happy and so loved! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! We love you!

[@JacksonGalaxy]

So sweet! Thank you for supporting us and glad I could help Juuls also!

[@cyzaki1995]

My cat hid under the bed when I moved house and wouldn't come out for anything. That was very unlike him, I'd moved house with him before and he was fine. Turns out he'd spotted his reflection in the full length mirror on the wardrobe door and assumed the house was Wardrobe Cat's territory and therefore didn't want to come out and cause a fight. I covered up the wardrobe door, my cat forgot Wardrobe Cat existed, and he was perfectly happy from there on in.

[@amandaramalho6609]

Thank God just in time!!! We are moving by March 30th so I'm glad I'll have this video to get some tips.

[@AgendaInMind]

We aren’t leaving for a few years, but plan to rent an RV for all our pets to travel in.

[@willg54]

@@AgendaInMind OMG! I too was thinking about renting an RV for the move. It is about a 20 hour drive, from Denver to San Antonio Texas, and I have 8 cats. Selling my house and leaving sometime this summer. I love the RV idea. Will only have to get out to fill up with gas. Wish me luck! :)

[@AgendaInMind]

willg54 The pets are the biggest concern I have! The guy named Hoag on YT went from CA to TN with the dogs in an RV and I thought it made the most sense. If you get those big wire cages, you can put small litter boxes in each one with 2-3 cats each or wing it and keep them free, just lock them in when you need to get out of the Rv. Most likely the cats will be freaked out regardless. Good luck.

[@willg54]

@@AgendaInMind thanks for the great advice...I will definitely keep all that in mind! :)

[@MissRavenBlack]

Thanks for mentioning renting an RV! I saw the prices for buying one and simple can't afford it. But rentals are very affordable, yay! I have four cats and will be moving to Mexico in December so this is a godsend ❤️

[@kyle-silver]

After reading your books, watching your show, and of course, subscribing to your KZbin channel, I feel more certain than ever that the best advice for cat care always has some nuggets that are applicable to us humans.

[@ssanngkakkoii]

My 🐈 walks into new places comfortably now since we have to move often for work. But these tips help because after a few days she gets annoyed suddenly. I’ll get to test these new tips out in a few days :)

[@Ayra_Asmr]

So I just moved with my cat and she’s so scared and hiding under the covers of the bed in her home base in the guest room. I moved in with my bf and she’s doesn’t know him too well and he has a dog too, but they’re separated. She isn’t eating either. It’s been about 10 hours now. Any advice please ? 🥺

[@yellotang]

We moved from Washington State to Virginia with 2 elderly cats. We spent 5 days on the road and stayed at hotels the entire way. 3 things that helped out big time. We brought our unwashed bed comforter (cats slept with us) with us and used that on each of the hotel room beds. And the used kitty litter was a must. Bagged it up and took it to each of the hotel rooms. And the last was their food dishes. They knew that those meant theirs and it helped reduce stress.

[@melissawendell8821]

Would you make me sharing the chains of hotels you used that we cat friendly? We've got a cat AND a dog and this will be our first move with our kitty.

[@debrogers79]

My sister and I are driving 6 cats across the country next month. Our biggest issue right now is finding accommodations for all of us to rest. No one allows cats! Any tips?

[@imnotgonnasay3612]

Thank you for sharing! Moving from California to Pennsylvania. I bought a dual cat carrier for both cats to stay together in and have been putting a harness on them for 10-30 minutes a day. I'll start taking them for short drives starting this week. We're moving in about 2 months so I hope the daily preparation will be enough.

[@yellotang]

@@imnotgonnasay3612 If you keep a cool head, the cats will feed off your calmness and that helps out. Yes (good) harness training and mini trips should help a lot out. BTW, hotels are not allowed to ask for paperwork to prove an animal is a comfort companion animal and they are not legally allowed to deny them in the hotel rooms. Look into American Disabilities Act laws. This is for some of the people that state that hotels have told people that companion animals are no longer allowed which is against the law.

[@pensword14]

I'm so excited to be house-hunting for the first time, because a place I own means I can try some of the Catification ideas from the books! And, this is an extremely timely video, because my main worry in moving is my cat, as she has epilepsy.

[@exotherm42]

I took both my dog and my cat, Siri, on a little vacation to a friends place, about a 4h drive away. Siri did great during the drivee, she even tagged along when I let the dog out to pee at a rest area - both leashed, of course. When we arrived she came straight out of her carrier, strutted around, tail held high, like she owned the place and immediately started exploring. I'm constantly amazed at her fearlessness and positive outlook on life. Blessed to share my live with this very special cat (who was rescued from the streets of Athens and came to Germany via plane - adopt, don't shop!) and equally special dog.

[@burgundymarcia]

Jackson, you were a GREAT help in preparing my kitties for my move across country. It was still stressful for them, but planning ahead helped them adjust within a month or two. I put their car cage in my bedroom with my towels and a small litter pan and they were well used to by the time we started. They got a prescription from the vet to help them relax and a friend gave them some catnip infused snuggle pads. They cried for a short time when we started, then just settled in. They ate and pooped normally for the entire 24 hour trip. Unfortunately we had to stay at my sister's until my furniture was delivered. They tended to hide under her bed, but came out at night when we slept together. Once we finally got settled to my new place, they explored the place, found their old litter pans and cat trees, and my bed. They did hide for a bit, but shortly after moving in, they happily made this their home. They especially love the huge picture windows! I think my cats would be happy pretty much anywhere where I am and, of course, the feeling is mutual!

[@jamespatrick4466]

I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship were are you from XX?

[@ronalddonlogin]

This video is such perfect timing. I am moving in a week with my family, including my 3 cat brothers.

[@taroudesunya7076]

We've only moved once in my life and by that time we had 3 cats who never got to use a litter box since that house had garden and backyard where they did their deeds. The very same day of moving I had an important exam that lasted the whole morning so I got out from the old house like at 8 am and came back to the new apartment at 3 pm and my parents just jammed our 3 cats in the same carrier since the other one was broken when they found it, and they were super chill on top of each other. We're lucky they were chill and smart cats, learnt to use the litter box right away and proceeded to lay down from box to box for the day

[@hayleymariemills]

This hasn't even premiered yet but I had to comment on the thumbnail. The cat driving with Jackson as a passenger is SO damn funny!!!

[@JacksonGalaxy]

Glad you noticed that one. I’m going to make that sucker poster sized BC I can’t stop grinning every time I see it.

[@deewesthill4705]

It reminded me of "Toonces the Driving Cat" many years ago on SNL.

[@jamespatrick4466]

I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship were are you from XX?

[@ellenosceola5707]

One word Toonces. Look it up.

[@emzzzzz0998]

My husband and I are PCS’ing in November which will really be late October and we have a fur baby. She’s really good on road trips so far but that’s only been 3 hours max. Thank goodness for this video!!!!

[@DarkPrincessOfLight]

Love your KZbin channel!! Thanks so much for all these videos

[@t24hy44]

Cat-astrophic; yep, that's what it was last time I had to relocate with my cat. Thanks for all the great tips, Jackson! ❤

[@Ayra_Asmr]

So I just moved with my cat and she’s so scared and hiding under the covers of the bed in her home base in the guest room. I moved in with my bf and she’s doesn’t know him too well and he has a dog too, but they’re separated. She isn’t eating either. It’s been about 10 hours now. Any advice please ? 🥺

[@bambinaforever1402]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣exactly my last move on a plane with 2 cats. Cat- astrophic. Both pooped and peed in their carriers and were meowing all the time. They had been travelling before i dont know what came onto them this time

[@t24hy44]

@@bambinaforever1402 You might have been seated in a noisier part of the plane this time, with more vibration; maybe closer to the engines? My cat screamed so loud on takeoff that people thought a human being had been caught in one of the engines. I assured them it was just my cat; she settled down a bit after that, and after we transferred to another plane she was better, but after the flight she seemed traumatized. I promised her that we would take a car from then on. Poor kitty.

[@tetricacy]

@@t24hy44 Don't forget the ear popping. I've experienced a couple episodes where it hurt so much I cried. If I hadn't known, rationally, what was going on I might have screamed, too. That would be one reason flying with a cat or any animal sounds like a nightmare to me. Not that a 20-plus hour drive with four cats on a hot August day was a walk in the park, but...

[@t24hy44]

@@tetricacy I had forgotten about the ear popping. I usually just chew gum and force a yawn intermittently while in flight, but I guess a cat can't be trained to do that (at least the gum chewing thing ).

[@mattsmith5704]

I remember when my parents moved the cats HATED being stuck in their base camp, they were so ready to get out and explore! That being said they’re Manx and have always been kinda weird

[@JChaos1120]

I've moved so much with my sibling cats that they're downright pros at exploring new houses. The sister is the first one out and about, sniffing and mrowing her way around. It's awesome to watch.

[@fabledfantasty7343]

matt smith.... I laughed when u said that the cats were Manx & weird! I have my 1st ever Manx & she's the most neurotic cat that I've ever met or owned!

[@Lucailey]

Yeah, I didn't do the base camp thing with my cats. Both of them just pranced right out of their carriers like they owned the whole apartment. There was no need to confine them because they were thrilled about exploring EVERY SINGLE THING about the place lol! I have a picture of my Gabriel sauntering across the kitchen floor and my Waverly-Grace exploring the bath tub lol! Maybe I was just lucky and I had 2 cats that were easy to please. I think it depends on the personality your cat has. I think that if you have a cat that likes to explore and be the life of the party, you are probably okay to just let them explore. But if you have skiddish cats that get really stressed out and upset easily, you should probably listen to Jackson's advice. He is the expert!

[@annmariemills7772]

My son just bought his first house so we will be moving with 5 cats. Last time it was a nightmare with 8. So I'm so glad I found this video!! Thanks Jacs.😎🐈🍻Love al the videos I'm not sure how I missed this one. 😻😻

[@CharlesReinmuth]

I'm yet another "perfect timing" person. Thank you!!! Preparing for a move in April.

[@Autismteenandfam]

Right on time, I'm moving to Iowa, flying on the plane

[@sarahmannan580]

Hey Jackson I take my cat on holiday in the Uk with me. We hire a cottage for a week and he comes with us. We bring a lot of his scent soakers and admittedly he is wary at first sniffing everything but having his stuff there really helps him to relax and settle pretty quickly. Obviously we can’t bring his cat tree but a chair positioned in front of a window with his cushion on it has been a huge success. I guess what I am saying is your moving tips also work for holidays….we love having Simba with us makes our holiday puuurrrrfect 😻

[@jamespatrick2716]

I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship were are you from 💋?

[@Miktase]

Perfect! I may be moving soon, and with a cat that gets sick just going down the street, anything will be helpful. I am thinking of transport services if i am going too far. She’ll need medicine to keep her calm.

[@jamespatrick2716]

I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship were are you from 💋?

[@jasminerosewater3891]

So glad for all of Jackson's educational videos, helping me raise two happy boys. We're moving cross country and I want to make sure they don't get stressed. Especially Disco who is the more sensitive little guy. I straight up have been sending them mental "pictures" of the journey we're going to take, and of our new apartment when we arrive. I got their carriers early and have been feeding new treats in them. I packed their litter boxes in my POD and can't wait to resettle them with ease.

[@jasminerosewater3891]

Update: using his tips! My two cats flew cross country with me and settled into our new place with zero issues! They're happy and it was easy.

[@susanneh.7652]

This is about thriving 🥰 YESSSS 🐈‍⬛👏🏼😊❤️ Thank you Jackson!

[@jamespatrick2716]

I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship were are you from XX

[@sandbabe2245]

Wow you did it perfect ! I learned 100 new ways to help my best friend !!! I’m going to Florida from California and I’m getting a cat tent to put in my Expedition SUV , I hope he’s happy , thank you soooo much

[@jamespatrick2716]

I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship were are you from 💋?

[@era3596]

Thank you so much! I'm not moving ( not for a while at least ) but I did just adopt a cat and I've never had one before. I've kind of been binge watching everything to try and do the best I can. 😅

[@jamespatrick2716]

I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship were are you from XX

[@jennyharrison5270]

My husband and I moved cross country back in October and searched KZbin for months trying to research and couldn’t find much. This video is great and will help so many people! Thanks for a great video

[@jamespatrick2716]

I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship were are you from XX

[@Americandreamerful]

Perfect timing as we are moving in 2 months 😊

[@rebootrenegade2129]

😂 I'm literally in the process of moving right now and was thinking about how to make it better for Bean (the cat) and I got a notice about this video.

[@susannesamuelsson2930]

Hi there👋😊 I use my cat carriers as cozy beds for my cat daily and he loves them. I know that moving with cats are difficult 😕! We had a big housefire back in June 2020 due to arson on our attic in the middle of the night and we had to basically grab our cats ( we had two then ) put them in their carriers and run out. It was terrible and a big chock for all of us. We lost our apartment and the cats their things. Not everything of our belongings got destroyed ( got moved away and stored away by our insurance company) but we have to live in a not so good place for 2,5 months then we got a temporary apartment ( where we still live today ). The old place got totally destroyed and it's s under construction and repair still! My oldest cat didn't cope well with all the changes and got sick so we had to put him down in November 2020 ( so hard and heart breaking still and a big sorrow for me). I'm sure 💔 😢 that his health had to do with the trauma of the fire and the moving. He was 17 years old and we tried our best to minimize the stress for our cats but didn't have the best of tools to use and my husband and I was also so stressed out over it all, it was so hard. My cat are my babies and losing Anakin was worse than the fire, it really broke me! Trollet did cope better but now he has gotten problem with his thyroid gland so he take daily doses of a medicine ( Apelka Vet to keep his hormone level low within the normal level ). Please do what you can to make moving with your cats easy follow the good advise you get in this video! Big warm thank yous 😊 to our sweet cat daddy Jackson Galaxy from me 👱‍♀️ and my cat Trollet 🐱❤🐾 in Sweden.

[@jamespatrick4466]

I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship were are you from XX

[@jesikago6905]

Perfect timing, thank goodness for this 💕 My husband and I + our 2 kitties are driving from CA to TX and that’s about 18-24 hour drive 😂 will need all the tips we can get to make this stress free for them.

[@thomasschellberg4235]

I like short daily drives and boarding at vet clinics along the way. Call ahead and bring immunization records. I recommend a three-day transit from CA to TX to make the car rides, and associated accidents less stressful for the kitties. See my comments above about our two homes.

[@danewgirl4]

Also moving across the country with my partner and two as well, good luck to us 😂🍀

[@anidanielle]

I'm doing the same move over the summer only flying because my husband and I have 3 young kids and 3 senior cats. I don't think any of us would survive that drive. I'm really dreading the logistics of the days leading up to the move because we need the movers take our stuff early. So we might have to rent a place for a couple days and really stress out the cats...hopefully these tips will help though.

[@catniplovescake]

This is just me, but I like to let my guy travel outside his carrier in the car & this will be easier with traveling with your husband to hold & handle one or both if they want or need. Keep a leash handy. We travel with a small, shallow litter pan & a blanket or towel that smells like "home" and also protects items in the car/seats if a cat accidentally pees. They don't WANT to have an accident, but it's not like they can ask you to pull over, and there might be a learning curve using a travel pan in a moving vehicle 😅..(I carry the scoop, extra plastic baggies & small bit of refill litter in jar/box) Lots of times, the Cat will just choose to chill in the carrier anyway, & come out once in a while to check the view or sniff the air...monitor cold/heat & remember to offer water when you make pit stops yourself! If possible, def break up that drive over 2 days...❣😸

[@FlwrCats76]

I'm moving from CA to TX in 2 weeks! I have 3 cats and I'm going to book pet friendly hotels along the way. But all the logistics are making me nervous!

[@stormythelowcountrykitty8463]

Looked forward to this video all week! It was worth the wait. 😀

[@yolandebiggs986]

Perfect timing, thank you

[@dariateper4620]

We’ve recently moved, actually 😂 5 months ago. And I think we are blessed with our cats, because they were acting as if nothing have changed 🙈 Okay they were walking around curiously and sniffing a lot, but otherwise the were acting completely normal.

[@marietepper724]

What a blessing! My daughter is moving in with me in 2 weeks and she has 1 cat, I have 2, so I hope it will go smoothly =^..^=

[@hypernesh]

I have two, one was exactly that! Pretty much already acting like the king of the castle!

[@Ayra_Asmr]

So I just moved with my cat and she’s so scared and hiding under the covers of the bed in her home base in the guest room. I moved in with my bf and she’s doesn’t know him too well and he has a dog too, but they’re separated. She isn’t eating either. It’s been about 10 hours now. Any advice please ? 🥺

[@willg54]

@@Ayra_Asmr So sorry to hear about your kitty. I have no advice, but was wondering how she is doing now? I have an upcoming move, with 8 cats. Going to be a logistical nightmare, I believe. Anywho, let us know how your little girl is doing. Thanks! :)

[@Ayra_Asmr]

@@willg54 she’s totally fine now!! She’s out and loving her new home ! ☺️

[@researchersusie169]

I’m moving in 6 weeks and had to check in with Jackson Galaxy to make sure I do everything for my cats the best I can! ❤❤❤

[@h3arty]

sooo helpful, thanks Jackson!

[@missyfortin5814]

Thank you so much for this,It came at a great time. My boyfriend and I are looking to move in a few month's with my 2 emotional support cats & they've been through 2 fires & so they get very stressed out.

[@jamespatrick2716]

I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship were are you from XX

[@reihitchens1202]

I’m moving next week, so this is perfect timing! I have moved with my cats before (minus one this time, no longer with my beautiful Phoebee 😔) and for the most part, I already did the things you suggested, but there are a few tips in there I will definitely do this time! Thanks Jackson!

[@dathorndike4908]

My cat Maxwell Smart HATES carriers. He is a special needs kitty (ear problems) so he makes frequent trips to the vet. After forcing him into that carrier early on after I adopted him and listening to him whine and complain endlessly on every trip I tried NOT putting him in the carrier on my next trip to the vet. Amazingly he rode in the passenger seat with me and laid on the seat and even slept the whole way! Since then I take a carrier with me whenever I travel with him, but he always rides up front with me carrier- free. I have never had a problem with him being disruptive while I drive or trying to flee the car. I learned that, for him, cages were a trigger for some pretty bad memories and I will never force him into one again unless its an emergency situation and he needs to be in one for his own protection.

[@imnotgonnasay3612]

Thank you so much for making this video, Jackson. I am more stressed about moving my cats than I am about the move! These are really great tips and I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to educate us

[@stilltryin71]

Thank you Jackson, I really needed to hear that. Been stressing about my move next month and the information is really helpfu!.

[@desbrooks6617]

I’ll be moving with my cats for the first time in just over a month. It’s just around the corner but I absolutely want them to be as comfortable and confident throughout the process. Thank you!

[@andrealieber2923]

I've been waiting for this video!! Thank you ☺️ We moved across country literally from coast to coast, bringing two cats including one that we are just adopted. That was pretty much half feral. I was feverishly looking for anything that could give us advice on the move and I couldn't find something where you talked about it. It's too late for me, but I'm sure there's so many people just like me. Wondering all of the things you're going to talk about in this video. I'm really looking forward to watching it. You are amazing!!

[@reubenzapata7290]

Man I love this and appreciate you and all you do to spread the positive and purrfect vibes you are spreading!

[@mfcabrini]

I bought a Necoichi carrier. It's huge and you can buy a travel litter box that fits right in the carrier. LOVE IT! I put one of her blankets and some cat nip and pheromone spray in it. She went right in. Now she gets her favorite treat and a night time feeding in there. She really likes it. I won't be moving for a few months. I'm going to use disposable cat box liners inside the litter box and put some used litter in it when I change it. I will leave the carrier open and her old litter box in the back of the car too. I'm driving across country about 4 days. Fingers crossed!

[@jamespatrick2716]

I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship were are you from 💋?

[@Roobeeboop]

Amazing timing!! I'm moving in less than a month with my two kitties, my fiance, my 6 year old, and I'm currently pregnant. This is our biggest move moving to another state and the kitties first move. Glad to get any tips and tricks to make this a easy family transition because our kitties are our main concern about the move. My son adjust just fine and has moved with me a few times already.

[@jarrettdittmer9367]

What great timing, I'm moving in a couple days! I was just wondering about these types of things. Thanks Jackson

[@williamzondersen]

Wow Jackson. Great program. Was needing this now. THANK YOU!!!!!

[@janeclermon83]

Thanks for the advice Jackson

[@jenniferbalesteri2810]

I’m so excited!! Thank you Jackson!

[@jamespatrick4466]

I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship were are you from XX

[@Lady_Di42]

I felt so bad when I moved my cats out of their former home last year, but seems like I did a lot of things right 😊 thank you! I was lucky enough to be able to move the big stuff like furniture etc before I got the cats into the new apartment, so at least they didn't have to experience all the noise when arriving.

[@jamespatrick4466]

I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship were are you from XX?

[@CarolAnne923]

This is very timely I am moving across country in April.

[@brentsteiner1180]

I’ve been stressing about this huge move for the last six months. This video just set me on easy street, thanks!

[@EvaGehlert_SmallMediumAtLarge]

Oh man!! So glad you made this!!! In a couple weeks I’m moving 2,000 miles. We’re driving and my cat is kind of farrell even on her best day. Looks like I have a lot of work to do!!! Thanks loads!!!🐾💜🐾

[@jamespatrick2716]

I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship were are you from XX

[@marietepper724]

I am also moving 2000 miles with 2 cats in four months. I am terrified of the stress my one cat will go through. He is a senior cat. Being that you made the same move, is there any advise you can give me? 😱

[@debrogers79]

My sister and I are driving 6 cats across the country next month. Our biggest issue right now is finding accommodations for all of us to rest. No one allows cats! Any tips?

[@leerodriguez8384]

How. Was the move ? I’m about to move 1500 miles with 5 cats and I’m nervous

[@ladycaticorn2950]

We just adopted a second cat last year, and we're moving this year. I'm so glad we'll have this video to refer to so our move goes smoothly and our kitties are comfortable!

[@Emanuela-ph2bp]

I'm moving in about 6 weeks. This was such a helpful video, thank you Jackson! 🙂I've moved once in the past with my kitty. He did really well, I was really surprised. He was a bit frightened the first two days, hiding under furniture, but he settled in really well. He's happier in this house I'm going to move from, than the old house!

[@gogi682]

Thank you so much! We are moving in 6 months...last time was a big stress for our 2 cats. You've been so helpful...thanks for the great ideas!

[@carmenmiranda2288]

My Kat FLEW with me to our new home! My first experience flying with a pet! He behaved beautifully and has adjusted well to our new home. Such a GOOD Kat! It will be a year this July. Of course, I prepared as best I could and made sure I made the trip as quick and comfortable as possible. I took time to train him to feel safe & comfortable in his carrier and to allow me to put a harness on him and attach a leash, as I had to take him out of his carrier and carry him through the security check point before boarding the plane. Treats helped! Our flight lasted a couple of hours and the time in the airport previous to the flight he did great! At times, in the plane, he meowed LOUDLY AND WILDLY, as if someone was going to KILL HIM, but thank God, my plane companion was very understanding and encouraging. As soon as we arrived at our destination and deplaned, I was met by my sister and I was able to make him even more comfortable in the car. We arrived at her house and he immediately made himself at home until we were able to move into our own place. I had brought all of his "boot camp" items with me on the plane. PLANNING AND PREPARATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE! Unbeknownst to me, I followed most of your tips! I read a lot about it before I found you . . . Now I have A LOT MORE INFORMATION! Thank you Jackson Galaxy . . . 🥰

[@amazinlynn3358]

Thank you for this Jackson! My husband and I are planning to buy our next house and the moving process with our 5 cats is something I'm not looking forward to!😂

[@Breathless2012]

I’m moving in two days, so this came at a perfect time! Thank you Jackson!

[@funfettirapunzel]

Perfect timing!! I’m moving in 3 weeks with my cat and my boyfriend’s cat!!

[@jamespatrick2716]

I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship were are you from 💋?

[@Duke_N_Duke]

Thank you Jackson! We adopted two kittens in September. Every summer we travel for three weeks to upstate NY and will have to bring the kitty’s with us. I plan to use these tips for that “move”. Love your show on AP and was sad to hear that season 10 was your last.

[@shannonstapp8317]

Perfect timing for this video. I’m moving in a few months with my two cats that will be about an 11 hr drive. I’ve seen this cool mesh “container” that gives your cats the space to move around the entire backseat area and has room for a litter box. So they are still contained safely in the car but have room to stretch and move around a bit. My cats are on CBG/CBD but I might just have to pick up the easy move spray and see how that compares! Thanks Jackson!

[@jamespatrick2716]

I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship were are you from XX

[@guitarsz]

This is SO helpful. You're terrific thank you!

[@dannie550]

The tip for the carrier is fantastic! Thank you

[@andreachico12]

We’re moving in two weeks! This is the 2nd time me and my cat will be moving, and I do have an extra tip to add, in our case we’re just moving inside the city from one neighborhood to another, maybe 5-10 minutes drive, but what I learned from last time is that we move everything and leave her on a temporary basecamp as Jackson explained, and then in the new place my # 1 priority is to arrange the master bedroom (that’s where she spends most of her time, it has her essence, so I have to leave bed done, all furniture arranged so that I can go pick her up at the old house and take her directly to my master bedroom, this way she won’t be that stressed or we won’t be adding more stress by moving furniture around her, she’s very shy and nervous, so I always take as much care as I possible can to make her feel comfortable and secure, she’s my life. ❤️ thank you so much for this video, Jackson! I feel more educated now!!

[@Ayra_Asmr]

So I just moved with my cat and she’s so scared and hiding under the covers of the bed in her home base in the guest room. I moved in with my bf and she’s doesn’t know him too well and he has a dog too, but they’re separated. She isn’t eating either. It’s been about 10 hours now. Any advice please ? 🥺

[@Ayra_Asmr]

I also have her stuff that smells like her in the base camp room

[@andreachico12]

@@Ayra_Asmr yes, it’s completely normal, I suggest that you give her some of her food behind the sheets, the first time we moved, my cat wouldn’t leave the bed sheets for 4 days, without using the restroom, she drank water and ate because I took her food dishes under the bed sheets and wait until she was done eating, eventually she came out, but she also didn’t know my bf, but she’s still learning how to trust him even tho he’s my husband now 😂 be patient! We already moved in to our new place and my cat is hidden under the bed, at least she’s going out to explore when nobody is around and she’s eating and going to the litter box

[@jamespatrick2716]

I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship were are you from XX

[@badnewsbruner]

Jackson, your timing is PERFECT! Me and my girlfriend move into our new home in April! I've got two cats, one of which was born in my current residence and has only left ONCE, to go to the vet. She has a nervous disposition, so I've been really worried about her. This video put my mind at ease :) Thank you!!

[@avahbrousseau1644]

how did she do? I’m moving by car from cali to kansas (3 day trip) with my two cats, one of which gets very very stressed about just about everything. I’m super nervous about the car ride in general because he DOES NOT like cars lol.

[@badnewsbruner]

@@avahbrousseau1644 First of all, congrats on getting out of California!! She did well, she did a lot of yowling on the ride, but I was able to keep my hand in the cage with them and pet them. I talked to them and let them know it was okay the whole way there. Bringing their litter box with them really helped, they immediately went to it and marked their scent everywhere. They were 'at home' in the new home within a couple weeks. Basecamp was the bedroom they started venturing out on the second week. Good luck!! Be safe!!

[@avahbrousseau1644]

@@badnewsbruner Thank you! This is so helpful. I’m guessing the car ride is gonna be pretty tough but hopefully if I stay close to them they’ll do alright. I’m glad that your kitty is happy and loves her new home!😊

[@jewelssylva3738]

Thanks Jackson.

[@mayrose1153]

This information is absolutely crucial for me. Thank you so much for posting, very reassuring and enlightening xx

[@Sarah-mi2rv]

Perfect timing! I move in a week. I’ve been thinking a lot about how to make this as smooth a transition as possible and this was very helpful.

[@jamespatrick4466]

I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship were are you from XX

[@GoVeganForTheAnimal]

Great tips for a good transition, we will be moving soon this will help a lot ❤️😘

[@pizzalover-zc4ek]

Hey Jackson thanks so much for your videos! I’m bringing a 6 month old kitty home for the first time. I’ve never had a cat but your videos are helping so much! Thank you for what you do!

[@keylamcnulty9365]

Thank u Jackson Galaxy truly appreciate you & lov u so much

[@soccerswaggg10]

This video comes at the perfect time!! We are about to leave from Germany to Washington and I have been stressing it for my high stress kitty. I want to make it the best move for her possible. Thank you for this info! We love you cat daddy 😻

[@destinychild4659]

You should watch video about air travel. It was really good. And many things are different when it comes to air travel.

[@SylviaJonathan]

@@destinychild4659 I agree. We need a Jackson tip for air travel

[@jpjp9111]

Really could have used this during this recent summer.

[@tortiecat6459]

I'm so thankful Jackson made this video. My precious cat foams at the mouth and soils her carrier at short trips to the vet! And now an upcoming move to another state. I'm very stressed about it but this video definitely helps. I'll definitely scent soak her surroundings in the car along with his other recommendations. Thanks Jackson!

[@christianeadamo1418]

You are a wealth of knowledge thank you for all of this information.

[@kayday93]

VIDEO IDEA: Cat-sitting, but at the cat sitter’s home. Twice this summer my partner and I cared for friends’ cats for 2-3 weeks at our own home rather than at their home (per request) while they were on vacation. They were concerned their cat would be lonely and bored with only once or twice a day visits, but the stress the cats experienced for the first 5-7 days while adapting to the new environment seemed almost cruel. We also have two cats (both extremely cat-friendly) as well who were bullied by one cat and downright stalked and harassed by the other once they were introduced. So not only was it stressful for the visiting cat, but for us and our fur boys as well. I would LOVE to know your opinion on this sort of cat-sitting arrangement, as we are considering not offering to take cats in like this anymore because of how incredibly stressful it was for all involved. Thanks for all you do Jackson! 💕

[@jamespatrick4466]

I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship were are you from XX?

[@Exposingscammers]

This makes sense. When I first got my cat from the shelter he didn't want to come out of his carrier when we arrived. I just opened the door, set up his litter, some food, water and left him in a small room to adapt. By the next day he was poking his head out into the hallway. I coaxed him further and further each time. Now he owns every room in the house. One thing I do notice however (knows bad things are coming) is that whenever I sit in a low down stool and put protective glasses on to give him his worm medication (back of the neck) he wont come near me. He knows what is coming. I have to pat him (wont even let me pat properly) then pick him up, hold him down and give it to him (after a few pats). The protective glasses are used because one day when doing it he shook his body (like a wet dog) which flung some of the medication into my eye (stings something shocking - had to rinse it out) Thankfully he forgives me (a few hours later) so all is good.

[@melikam764]

As a vet im following you and learning more and more about cats 👏🏼

[@pamelamays4186]

I've just moved with my cat to a new place. I set up a litter box in the bathroom and let him have free to and from access to his travel carrier. I plugged an an phernome cat calmer. It's been two weeks and he's adjusting well to the new place.

[@jamespatrick2716]

I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship were are you from 💋?

[@sylviagraham5252]

Really great tips. Unfortunately mine have to go in quarantine for 2 weeks before they fly to join me in the middle East rules. The scent marker t shirts, bedding, all of those things are really helpful for them to take with them and for me to take for their new home. But not sure anything will help with separation of quarantine.

[@jenni0278]

There is no way I would be able to let someone quarantine my cat for 2 days let alone 2 weeks I just wouldn't go lol

[@KristiBranstetter]

This is timely! I am moving in late July from Missouri to California with my cat.

[@jaytee2642]

You're coming TO California? A lot of us are escaping, including me. Cali will be in my rearview mirror in about a month!😁 Hope you're moving to a nice neighborhood.🤞🏻

[@imnotgonnasay3612]

@@jaytee2642 Was it worth leaving California? I'm moving to Pennsylvania in about two months! I'm excited because we bought a dream home that we would never have been able to afford in California (the same home would be over a million dollars, we got ours for $265K). The homeless, the taxes, and the politics in CA is ridiculous, can't wait to move! And my cats will have tons of land to roam, not cars to avoid, hahaha!

[@sinziana-ruxandrapaltin1850]

Thank you so much!

[@joybeum7177]

What a necessary and helpful presentation. Animals get so stressed when things change and your suggestions will help many of us, cat and human, avoid meltdown! Thank you Jackson. 🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱

[@Aurilash]

Hey Jackson! Quick question for peeps moving out of single bedrooms or even studio apartments. What would you recommend if you don't have an extra room to create the 'pre-move' basecamp?

[@a.mc.2348]

Hopefully he responds, but just in case: the bathroom or a large closet, and minimize the amount of time they have to be stuck in there. (Ex. minimize the hours with the door open and/or large furniture being moved)

[@belmum1689]

@@a.mc.2348 I was going to say that, use the bathroom it's what I use even I first got both my cat s b/c my bedrooms have carpet. Now one of their litter boxes is permanently in the bathroom

[@petalpassion3636]

I would like the answer to this too. My bathroom is very small.

[@danisareyka4891]

In a studio, the whole apartment is basecamp, but during the actual move, you can use a bathroom. As long as you have a space for a litter box and cat bed, a bathroom works great. That’s what I had to do for my two cats when moving from a studio to a two bedroom apartment. They aren’t going to be in the bathroom long and it’s only temporary, for a few hours while you move everything else out. Take your cats last, so everything is set up when you take them to the destination

[@roxannapritchard8566]

I have a cat stroller I put Angel in with her blanket it zips up. . That way I can move her and she can see what's going on. If she wants out she let's me know. We've moved 3 times and it works well for us.