Moving Cats

Amash is moving! While this isn’t his first time moving, it’s a big change. My parents have lived in the same house since 2001 and are moving west! Well, not very far but to the countryside where it’s even quieter and more space for Amash to bound. Tips: Use a soft carrier instead of a hard carrier. They don’t feel disconnected in the soft carrier and the airflow is more comfortable. My cats have always liked curling up under blankets and stuff, so they like the soft carrier. It doesn’t bother Amash if that walls fold in because they are soft and he can just move them. A hard carrier feels like jail. Make sure you stay organized and keep all your pet’s items in one place. Food, bowls, leashes, emergency cat box, and medicine (socially flea medicine!). Don’t give them a lot of food before you hit the road. You don’t want accidents in the car. I usually stop giving food and water a few hours before we leave so Amash has time to go potty. If you stop, many modern cars like push-starts will stay ON even if you leave the car. You just can’t drive off without the key. Leave the air running and lock the doors so your pets are comfortable. Great for when you stop to use the bathe or get food. Watch out for any leashes or straps. I take off the leash and don’t use the pet carrier leash because Amash will try to spin around to break free and he could choke. His carrier has clips so he can’t break open the zippers. Sometimes I give Amash breaks from the carrier but I don’t open the windows just to be safe. Also, cracking the window causes pressure changes that might hurt your pets ears. Unless you have a dog that just wants wind in their face and you are holding them securely, keep windows closed for safety. I just let him sit in my lap. Make sure you have lots of lint roller sheets! The longest trip Amash has made (3 times too) was 12 hours. He’s been in hotels, different cars, and even on an airplane. Needless to say, he’s a well travelled kitty but he prefers running around fields and climbing trees.