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Jul 01, 2017 at 06:52 PM
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What are some suggestions for helping my Sammy adjust to moving and settling in to a new house? We'll have most of our old furniture and are taking his toys and other items. But the view will be new, etc. Thanks.
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Jul 02, 2017 at 09:13 AM
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I hope your move goes well. I would treat it like when you bring cats home for the first time. You sequester them into a room to let them get used to the space/smells/sounds etc before having free reign of the house. That gives them time to adjust to the new things before you let them explore.
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Jul 02, 2017 at 10:34 AM
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We moved 7 hours away a couple of years ago with two cats.
We kept the one who freaks out with my sister-in-law and the calmer one at my in-laws until we could actually move into the house. Once they got in the house, it was easy... they had a lot more space to explore and play around in. We thought they would always be away from us in this new big house, but they are constantly around us. They lie on us when we are watching tv and are there when we are in our home offices. Yesterday. my wife came down to my office in the finished basement and sat down in the lounge chair. The one that loves her more came down with her and sat on her lap. Ten minutes later "my" cat came down and sat on my lap. They are obsessed with us. It's funny. |
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Jul 02, 2017 at 01:22 PM
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I agree with googley I would set up one room then put Sammy in the room with toys, food, water and litter box. Also something that you have worn so it has your scent on it. Don't let him out until everything is in the house and all doors and windows are closed.
Moving is just has hard on then has it is on us. Good luck __________________ 
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Jul 02, 2017 at 03:12 PM
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Man, I'm losing it! I was sure I answered this earlier.
 I agree with googley and Cake. Limit Sammy to a single room with all his creature comforts, including something that smells like you. I'd also go in and spend time with him. Don't let him out of that room until things are settled in the house. Absolutely do not let him outside, if he goes outside, until he knows this is his new home, maybe a couple of weeks. |
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Jul 04, 2017 at 07:39 AM
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The vet had recommended keeping them in a bathroom during the move, one attached to a bedroom preferably if this an option that would less likely be used or attached to the bedroom where you will be sleeping ideally. Make sure to put a sign on it not to open so the movers are sure not to go in and let him out.
Then introduce him to the bedroom once the movers are gone and things are done being moved in and out, ideally by just opening the door if the bathroom is en suite so he can find his way. Keep him in your bedroom then for a couple of days to get used to it. Then let him move into the rest of the house. I've always done this with mine and had pretty smooth transitions. Wishing you all the best with your move. Congratulations on the new home. 
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Jul 04, 2017 at 02:20 PM
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An added touch was I had someone take the cat first to the new home and put him in the small room that I didn't put any furniture in. It helped to calm my cat from the noise and mess of the movers moving out the furniture and moving in to the new place.
But it did take about 3 weeks for him to really feel comfortable in the new place. |
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