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Beatlelvr

(730 posts) Sat Apr 26, 2025, 07:40 AM Apr 26

Help with moving pets to new home [View all]

Please...am moving on Monday. We had to sell the house after mom's death. I have 2 cats, one 10 one 3. The 10 yr old won't be a problem, but the 3 yr old is so squirrelly I can't crate her.
A friend suggested putting a towel over her, which I haven't tried before. I've asked my niece to help. New place is 90 miles away. I'll still have access to this house, and I may have to leave her and come back.
Any suggestions from seasoned cat owners? Thanks!!

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Help with moving pets to new home [View all] Beatlelvr Apr 26 OP

I have a 10-year-old cat that's pretty big. I got a soft sided carrier. Walleye Apr 26 #1

I watched vet tech get our formerly outdoor kitty into crate SheltieLover Apr 26 #2

You can get her into a carrier! If you scruff a cat solidly enough, youre in control Karadeniz Apr 26 #3

I've never done that before Beatlelvr Apr 26 #4

Yes, practice a firm scruff, hoist her up and cradle her bottom. Karadeniz Apr 26 #5

Thank you so much Beatlelvr Apr 26 #6

The scruff move could be tricky. ... littlemissmartypants Apr 26 #7

Your favorite pet store should have - werdna Apr 26 #8

My cat always KNEW RandomNumbers Apr 26 #9

My cat Andy is absolutely horrible at the vet Freddie Apr 26 #11

Pheromone diffuser helped our most recent shelter cat adapt to her new surroundings. Snarkoleptic Apr 26 #10