So your boss says he needs you in the Philadelphia office. Permanently. What now? Just as you were starting to get along with the guy across the isle. You were just beginning to form a relationship with your baker. She started putting a little something extra each morning! What about your cat, Max? He has his territory and he defends it. What will he do now? He will miss the catnip patch you planted for him, and the respect he has from the other cats in the neighborhood. Remember last time you visited your grandmother, and Max, your beloved cat, spent most of the two hour ride clinging to the ceiling of the car? How is he now going to react to a much longer car ride? It will be easier to move him in a Moving van rental then to hire pet movers.
Some cats enjoy riding in a car, while most cats do not. You may want to get a crate for those who do not do well. Some folks think that “boxing your animal in one of those things” is cruel & inhumane, but in reality it gives the animal a sense of security. You will want to bring the crate home a week or two before the move, so your cat can get used to the smell of it. If you are looking for Cheap truck rental you may want to ask about pet crates. When you get it home, place it near Max’s area of the house and put a small litter box and a treat inside. A small sample from his catnip patch might work well here. You will want him to think it is his idea that the crate is his domain. You will want to take him in the car once he is used to the crate. Maybe he will enjoy the ride! More then likely however he probably will not.
So now you have some ideas about traveling with the cat and you have taken care of the moving van rental. You have most of your stuff packed and have found a few minutes to take Max for a test ride. By the time you reach the end of the driveway, he has already begun that low, deep-belly moan and his eyes are as big as his ears. After a couple minutes the entire car is echoing Max’s displeasure at the ride. There are three things you can do: You can try to deal with it, which will make for a very long car ride. The second option is that your vet can give you a sedative prescription (for Max). Long distance movers that deal exclusively with pets know how to keep them calm during transport.
Cats are crazy creatures. Cats do not always act the same at different times doing the same thing. If you can stay calm, he will pick up on this. Do not let him frustrate you, it is a new experience and he may already be uptight because of the packing. You can help each other to remain calm and get through the move without too much hassle.
