| Moving is an event that is extremely stressful to | | | | should be a secure latch on the door. To |
| a pet. Some pets handle it better than others. An | | | | maximize comfort, a pillowcase or shirt that |
| outdoor cat is one that has to be handled very | | | | smells like you can be placed in the bottom of the |
| carefully. | | | | carrier for your pet to lie on. Be sure to have |
| Moving isn't easy for anyone - especially your | | | | food and water, any medications, a leash and |
| outdoor cat! However, there are steps that can | | | | harness, and clean-up materials in case your cat |
| be taken that can make it all a little easier when | | | | gets carsick or has an accident in the vehicle with |
| relocating your outdoor cat. | | | | you. If flying, make sure your carrier meets airline |
| Outdoor cats may require more shots in a | | | | regulations and plan for fees and a direct flight far |
| different city, state, or county due to Animal | | | | in advance. Don't feed your pet too much before |
| Control laws, so make sure that you take your | | | | flying. |
| furry friend to the vet. While there, it'd be a good | | | | I.D. Tags are extremely important for your |
| idea to ask for two sets of copies of all of your | | | | outdoor cat to wear in case he gets lost while he |
| cat's medical records- one to forward to the new | | | | is being relocated. Since the tag has his name, |
| veterinarian, and one to keep on your person | | | | your name, phone number, and the new address, |
| while you are in the process of moving. Since a | | | | finding you would be a lot easier so he can be |
| pet resume is sometimes required and/or | | | | returned. |
| appreciated by a landlord, asking your vet for a | | | | Some places may have certain rules about pets. |
| referral letter wouldn't be a bad idea. If flying, be | | | | Once you've found your new home, you'll need to |
| sure to have a health certificate if your airline | | | | make sure your community will allow your |
| requires one. For any travel, a mild sedative may | | | | outdoor cat or cats- or even if he can be outside. |
| be a good idea, just to make life a bit easier on | | | | To register your pet, and check on permits, you |
| your pet. | | | | should check with the town hall and speak with |
| Since your cat lives outdoors, he probably won't | | | | the bureau of licenses. To be sure that your |
| want to be relocated. He probably also isn't used | | | | outdoor cat is safe when you first arrive, he |
| to being in a car. In order to save your | | | | should be put in an empty room with a litter box, |
| upholstery, a pet carrier can be used. Make sure | | | | food, water, and a toy. While a toy can't |
| that it is comfortable- your pet should be able to | | | | substitute chasing birds outside, you won't have |
| lie down, stand up, and turn around inside of it. | | | | to worry where he is and that he's safe during |
| The ventilation should be abundant and there | | | | the moving process. |