it would appear moving season (or PCS season for military types
) is upon us. I, too, have some particular questions on my upcoming move. Some things that haven't been addressed in any posts I can find:
1) does anyone have experience moving their furballs cross-country in the cab of a moving van???? I'll be driving a U-haul (towing my car), with another driver, two felines, a guinea pig and possibly a fish. Am I insane? YES. Anyone got any suggestions to keep us all from going nuts?
I already have my feliway spray on order, as Bella is a nervous nelly in the car to the vet's. I've already mapped out my overnight stops and will be attempting to locate some stops enroute to allow the furkids some time outs.
2) I'm moving in with my mom, who already has 4 felines and a loveable canine. I don't know that 8-yr-old Bella has ever encountered a D-O-G before so I will be taking it VERY slow with that introduction. Cinnamon is a huge ham, a little on the wild side but very trainable - not accustomed to a leash, however (mom has a LARGE fenced yard and a doggie door, so he comes and goes as he pleases) He is very protective of one of the kitties, though, so I know HE's ok with them
3) I'm reading all the advice on acclimating to a new house - one room at a time. My biggest concern is the doggie door - all but one of Mom's cats use it as well, and I'm not sure what Bella's reaction will be. She's been a strictly indoors kitty since I got her, but she shows great curiosity for the out-of-doors when I come and go. I will be keeping her collar on and my eyes on her, but. . .
Thanks for listening, and any advice would be appreciated.
1) does anyone have experience moving their furballs cross-country in the cab of a moving van???? I'll be driving a U-haul (towing my car), with another driver, two felines, a guinea pig and possibly a fish. Am I insane? YES. Anyone got any suggestions to keep us all from going nuts?
I already have my feliway spray on order, as Bella is a nervous nelly in the car to the vet's. I've already mapped out my overnight stops and will be attempting to locate some stops enroute to allow the furkids some time outs.
2) I'm moving in with my mom, who already has 4 felines and a loveable canine. I don't know that 8-yr-old Bella has ever encountered a D-O-G before so I will be taking it VERY slow with that introduction. Cinnamon is a huge ham, a little on the wild side but very trainable - not accustomed to a leash, however (mom has a LARGE fenced yard and a doggie door, so he comes and goes as he pleases) He is very protective of one of the kitties, though, so I know HE's ok with them
3) I'm reading all the advice on acclimating to a new house - one room at a time. My biggest concern is the doggie door - all but one of Mom's cats use it as well, and I'm not sure what Bella's reaction will be. She's been a strictly indoors kitty since I got her, but she shows great curiosity for the out-of-doors when I come and go. I will be keeping her collar on and my eyes on her, but. . .
Thanks for listening, and any advice would be appreciated.