Hello Everyone,
Quartz and I have just signed up. We're looking for some advice on getting ready for the move to our new home. We're 6 weeks away from the move, which is only about 10 miles from where we currently live. Quartz is going to be 4 in July and has always been an inside cat. We are going to board her at the Vet's office in a Cat Condo the day of our move so that she doesn't have to be afraid of all the people coming in and out.
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to make the transition as smooth as possible?
You can see pictures of Quartz and my family at
http://www.grovestreet.com/users/davidanddawn
Thanks so much for your help.
Hugs,
Dawn and Quartz
Quartz and I have just signed up. We're looking for some advice on getting ready for the move to our new home. We're 6 weeks away from the move, which is only about 10 miles from where we currently live. Quartz is going to be 4 in July and has always been an inside cat. We are going to board her at the Vet's office in a Cat Condo the day of our move so that she doesn't have to be afraid of all the people coming in and out.
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to make the transition as smooth as possible?
You can see pictures of Quartz and my family at
http://www.grovestreet.com/users/davidanddawn
Thanks so much for your help.
Hugs,
Dawn and Quartz
) and some toys in there, as well as some good places to hide. Because she WILL hide while she gets used to the smells and sounds of the new place. Under the bed was a popular spot at my house. 
Or you can take a box, flip it upside down, cut a kitty-sized door in one side, and put familiar blankets with her smell in the bottom. Spend time with her in that room, but don't push her to come out. Just reassure her that you are still there with her. When she's comfortable with that room, you can start opening up more areas to her to explore and make her own. 
They were a little upset when we took all their "new toys" away. 
