preparing to move

sammyjammy

no1catman wrote: »

I agree with the cattery suggestion.

At the latest the day before you move - I did it late afternoon early evening. That way, no distractions, your evening is now free to concentrate on the final pack. We gave up at 12.30! Went to bed., and before the removal people came - carried - they were late - aaarrrgh!
Moved, to new house, unload, rearrange how we wanted the essentials - late afternnon collect the cat. Who, starts exploring sniffing known furniture - then goes and hides upstairs!!

But, we were free to do what we needed to do, without risk that she would dissappear who knows where - she was safe!

Definitely do this, we moved a lot as children and lost a cat this way. We must have spooked her with the packing up. Despite going back for weeks and weeks she never did turn up. It was heart breaking.

I have three cats, one of which is virtually feral, I think I'll have to wait until he has popped his clogs before I can move.

hazyjo

golfergirl28 wrote: »

Thanks for all the great suggestions. The next question........we have 2 cats. Nervous ones. Best way to deal with them? Should we leave them in old house till removal is complete?

Doors will be constantly open during removals - do not keep cats in any house, even in one room. As above, cattery, or get a friend/family member to look after them. Mine's going to my mum's when I move, and that's always been the case.

Also, you won't want them outside for at least 3 weeks really, so it might be wise to unpack as best you can before bringing them back to the new house. You want them as settled as possible, plus you might end up with doors/windows open again when you're unpacking (it's hot, hard work - especially if the house is as filthy as the one we bought was).

Jx