Purrs In Our Hearts - Cat Forum UK
Cat General => General Cat Chat => Topic started by: Lyn-Su on January 07, 2008, 10:30:41 AM
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Hi guys,
Sorry I've not been on the forum for a while, things have been a bit hectic.
Anyway, recently my Partner and I have just split up. I have no family up here and very few friends, so I am moving south back to my parents house, hopefully in the next couple of weeks (I want to move out as soon as possible)
Luckily Fearne is coming with me (I don't think I could bear to be separated from her) so I was wondering if anyone had any tips on how I can help her adjust to her new home and the best way to get her down to London.
My Mum & Dad don't have any pets of their own and are really looking forward to having us live with them.
Lyn
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Aw Lyn-Su, :grouphug: honey, so sorry you're going through a tough time.
When you're back down here let us know. We won't be too far, if you just want a chat and want to get a Lexy claw cuddle :naughty:
As for travel, Fearne will settle in well hon. Just keep her in at your parents place for a few weeks until she gets used to it. Depends on how brave she is really. Sometimes its best to keep her in one room only for a bit until she tells you she wants to explore more. Or she will want to explore the whole house. Just take your cues from her. She'll be ok. As long as she has her litter tray, water and food wherever she wants it then she'll be fine.
A big :cudddle: for you xx
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:hug: no advice just wanted to wish you luck with the move and keep your chin up, thinking of you :hug:
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no advice either but good luck and don't worry about Fearne she will settle down just fine
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Hi Lyn-sue sorry to hear about your domestic probs. It sucks that you have to move so far. I have moved innumerable times with cats (and dog) and I find that they are very aware that something very strange is happening when you start packing things up. So if possible, I would suggest you keep your babe(s) inside for the days leading up to the move. If possible, have a friend keep them in a room at theres for a few days while you collect your stuff and remove it so that they do not see this happening - cos that just adds to their stress (and yes, I know being in a strange place is also stressful but it seems to be a less worrying sort of stress for them).
Then, on the day of the move, shut the cats in the bathroom of your new place with their litter and food and water, so that they are less at risk of escaping when stuff is being carried back and forth. When all your stuff is inside, I would still take a moment to unpack a few essentials that will help them feel at home (like their Ikea tent or something). When you do let them out they will tend to be a bit spooky about all the new smells and so forth but just ignore them and get on with the unpacking (on that side of things, make sure you make up your bed first because youare going to need to collapse into it when you are done and will be so busy you may forget and have to sleep on a bare mattress you are so tired).
Keep them inside for at least 3 weeks before letting them out in their new neighbourhood, so they have become accustomed to the smells of their new home.
Best wishes for the move - it is not much fun when you are doing it for these sorts of reasons ... :hug:
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Hi Lyn Su....so sorry to hear about the terrible time your having.....safe journey back home for you and your pud! :hug:
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I'm sorry to hear that you've got to move in such circumstances,it's a difficult time all round for you :hug:
When I moved my vet recommended using Skullcap and Valerian tablets for the actual moving day.I was moving 200 miles with 5 cats,one of whom is Polly the infamous yowling cat :-: I didn't much fancy 200 miles with a peeing,pooing,yowling feline.I used them and have to say found them fantastic.No pees,no poos and very little of the expected yowling.A major miracle let me tell you.The tablets work for reducing anxiety and for travel sickness so twofold.You have to give them quite frequently in the build up day or so but it's worth it.I kept the baskets covered in the car too which helped.
Hope it goes well for you.
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Sorry about your troubles :hug: :hug:
I think the others have given good advice , lets us know when you have moved and hope thet Fearne loves her new home.
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and someone mentioned on another thread, the benefits of using a few incontinence pads or puppy training pads in the basket so that if they do have an accident, you can get rid of the evidence and don't have to endure the entire journey with 'that smell'!!
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Hi Lyn-Sue,
Sorry to hear you and your partner have split up :hug:
All the advice from the others regarding the moving is sound and I hope it all goes well - I'm sure Fearne will love her new home with her mummy, Nana and Gradpa to spoil her ;)
The following threads may be of help as well: http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php?topic=4932.0
http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php?topic=4973.0
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Sorry to hear about the split Lyn-Su :hug: Fearne will be just fine in her new home, I always keep them in one room for a day or so until they are completely settled. It's a bit different in your case as the house will be 'ready' so to speak with all furniture in place etc etc so when she gets to explore the whole house it shouldn't be chaotic for her.
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As for men- sod em thats what I say :hug:
Im sure you and Fearne will be fine. How are you getting to London? If your going on a plane cant you just take her on too? It only takes about 30 mins dosnt it?
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Thanks guys for the kind words :)
I've brought a dog crate so I can fit a litter tray in there with The Fearne, if she needs to use it.
Luckily I'm still on speaking terms with my ex and he'll be driving all my stuff and us down to my parents in a transit van.
But I'll definitely keep her to one room when we move all the stuff in and I was planning on keeping her in for a few weeks so she doesn't get lost when she does finally go out.
I just hope she doesn't miss my ex too much, my parents & sister will spoil her, but even though she's always been closer to me and in fact spent the days leading to the break up avoiding him, but I'm sure she'll settle down over time.
Thanks again :thanks:
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I wouldn't worry about her missing your ex .... when I split up with my partner and he moved out I was worried that Foxy might miss him as she always seemed so close to him (he was the one that used to spoil her the most!!!) however when she realised she was able to not only share the bed with mummy but in fact actually had half of it all to herself she soon got over it :rofl: ;)
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Oh Lyn, sorry to hear this :hug:
I wondered where you'd been as I noticed you haven't really been on purrs - was on the verge of stalking you via pm :evillaugh:
Hope you and the terrorist Fearne are okay on your trip to London - I found the travel Feliway spray worked wonders with my wailers!
If Fearne gets nervous I would follow BCs advice - ours got a bit unhappy seeing everything boxed up (although that may be because Doc and Gerti were left behind when their previous owners moved out!)
Take care and I hope you will have internet in London ;D
xxx
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Feliway may help if you spray that around her cage beforehand.
If she is microchipped remember to update the contact details and if she isnt chipped i would do that before letting her out in london. ;D
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Just to let you know that we moved the Friday before last. Fearne was fine on the trip down, she'd managed to poo, wee and be sick before we reached the m6. But after that she was fine, quite noisy, but fine.
She's settled in well at my parents. She's already got them wrapped around her paws and they love having her around.
I'm settling in ok, I've managed to get a job working at Kingston University which I started last Thursday and I've got my Oyster card so I feel like a proper Londoner.
Anyway Thanks for all your help and advice.
Lyn & Fearne
Ps: Microchip & Insurance details changed and she been inside for a week and still has 2 more before she's allowed out.
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How funny, I saw Fearne in the diary yesterday and wondered how you were getting on - I think Leigh works there too! Glad you are settling in
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PLeased you are settling ;D
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Hiya, glad the move went OK and you're settled in now. Leigh does work and live in Kingston ;D
Check out the Purrs meet thread for 8th March, as you're a local girl now you should come along ;D
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Sorry to hear you've split with your partner :hug: but glad you and the puds are now settled at your parents.