I couldn't resist taking this picture. Jackson is very out-of-sorts right now due to the move. So far he is still here at the house but tomorrow we will move almost everything else. He and Cleo will remain for a few more days, along with an air mattress and a few essentials since I am "urban camping" until Wednesday. I am worried about how things will be for sweet Jackson when we actually move him. He didn't handle the move to West Seattle well, and that was only a fifteen minute car ride. This time it will be more like 4 hours and then a few days at the Kitty Hilton. Poor little guy. I've considered trying to get him something from the vet, but honestly a trip to the vet would be comparable in terms of trauma for him.
Any advice would be appreciated.
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Our cats were miserable during our moves. Hmmm...Trying to think of what may help. For sure keep a towel with them from the old place for the smells. They were terrified when they arrived at our new place and there wasn't any stuff around - nowhere to hide, but they finally found a shelf. But if they're going to the Hilton, I assume that means they're moving in after you have the stuff in? Otherwise I would say place some empty boxes around. I don't know that there's really any great way to comfort cats during a move. Cover their carrier during the move so they're in the dark, and can't see the movement.
Good luck!
Poor kitty. When we moved to a new house, ours hid somewhere in the bouse for a week and we thought we'd lost her for good.
We always put the cat in one room so they don't get out. And put a shirt or something in the room that has your scent. BTW, the cat in the box looks identical to my Sophia. The vet calls her a "torbie" because she is part tortoise shell part tabby.
Oh, but he is cute. I have no cats, so I am no help. Just wanted to say that he is a beauty.
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