painterchic
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Post by painterchic on Jun 28, 2014 15:18:20 GMT
You said it is a 10 hour drive? Are you renting a truck and doing it all in one trip? I'd crate her in the room you will use. No we are packing everything up on PODS and leaving the kids and dog with my IL's and my husband and I are going down to look at the homes we have lined up and check out schools etc. We are looking at stuff being stored for at least 2-3 weeks. The dog isn't an issue..house broken, and crate trained plus our IL's have pet sat him before for us. |
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Post by painterchic on Jun 28, 2014 15:20:48 GMT
Boarding would be yet another trauma to add to the mix. There are all sorts of legitimate animal advocay sites of there with tips for moving pets. One room would be ideal...let her have her own space. If you think she could escape that and get out, a large dog crate with litter box, water, food, room to stretch in that room would be great until things are more settled. Example: www.amazon.com/Midwest-iCrate-Double-Door-Folding-Inches/dp/B000QFT1RCAlso be sure when moving you have a proper carrier & she that someone will always be in the vehicle with the a/c on at all times. There are water/food bowls that clip onto inside of carrier doors We have a cat carrier already. We are used to traveling with animals or at least a big dog anyway and never leave him in the vehicle alone. I do like the idea of a larger crate for the move though. We have one for our dog..I bet that would work for her b/c he wouldn't need to be crated for the move. That still doesn't help with what to do with her given that we are storing everything in PODS though.. |
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Post by petenthusiast on Jun 28, 2014 15:24:09 GMT
Boarding would be yet another trauma to add to the mix. There are all sorts of legitimate animal advocay sites of there with tips for moving pets. One room would be ideal...let her have her own space. If you think she could escape that and get out, a large dog crate with litter box, water, food, room to stretch in that room would be great until things are more settled. Example: www.amazon.com/Midwest-iCrate-Double-Door-Folding-Inches/dp/B000QFT1RC <-- once at link click on the 48" x 30" x 33" one Also be sure when moving you have a proper carrier & she that someone will always be in the vehicle with the a/c on at all times. There are water/food bowls that clip onto inside of carrier doors We have a cat carrier already. We are used to traveling with animals or at least a big dog anyway and never leave him in the vehicle alone. I do like the idea of a larger crate for the move though. We have one for our dog..I bet that would work for her b/c he wouldn't need to be crated for the move. That still doesn't help with what to do with her given that we are storing everything in PODS though.. I don't understand what storing stuff in PODS has to do with bringing live pets with you in vehicle you are traveling in when you move? The LARGE dog crate can be used at your in-laws too or whoever is watching them until moving time. |
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Post by painterchic on Jun 28, 2014 15:25:23 GMT
Because we aren't going directly to a house. we have a couple lined up to view. My husband and I are staying in a hotel while we house hunt.
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Post by petenthusiast on Jun 28, 2014 15:27:22 GMT
Because we aren't going directly to a house. we have a couple lined up to view. My husband and I are staying in a hotel while we house hunt. Foldable when not in use, and easy to set up... can work in hotel room (just keep her in it & LATCHED when anyone could be coming/going)! , houses, etc. Will solve most of these issues...don't make it more difficult than it needs to be. www.amazon.com/Midwest-iCrate-Double-Door-Folding-Inches/dp/B000QFT1RC <-- once at link click on the 48" x 30" x 33" one You've been given or given access to all the info you need, it can be done, you just have to want to do the right thing. FYI Readers-- CAT IN QUESTION IS CLEARLY ****NOT*** A FERAL www.alleycat.org/Page.aspx?pid=712#Difference Signing off |
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Post by painterchic on Jun 28, 2014 15:29:06 GMT
My IL's won't watch the cat. Period.
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Post by freecharlie on Jun 28, 2014 15:29:56 GMT
Because we aren't going directly to a house. we have a couple lined up to view. My husband and I are staying in a hotel while we house hunt. I get that. The cat will be at the inlaws during this time? How long until you move? I think I would start with the crate immediately and hope your inlaws have a room to dedicate to her. |
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Post by painterchic on Jun 28, 2014 15:30:37 GMT
no my IL's won't watch the cat at all. Period. We asked in the beginning. I wonder if though..we found a hotel that allowed pets..maybe we could just take her with us. That would be a little calmer of an environment to introduce her to the inside world w/o adding the dog and other stress and would just be my husband and I??
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Post by freecharlie on Jun 28, 2014 15:31:55 GMT
My IL's won't watch the cat. Period. Oops, just saw this. Is this a sudden need to move? How long are you expecting for closing and moving? At this point, I think it is better that you re-home the cat. Hopefully you will find someone who loves cats and wants to make this one's life great. Depending on where you live, you may look into a shelter, but only as a last resort. Even if yours gets adopted, chances are another one will lose its life. |
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Post by Skellinton on Jun 28, 2014 15:33:46 GMT
We have 5 cats and only one likes being picked up, even though they are very snuggly and affectionate otherwise. I think it is the rare cat who likes to be picked up. When you do pick her up to crate her, lift her by the nape of the neck like momma cats do.
Good luck, I hope you find a good solution for your daughter and the cat.
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Post by painterchic on Jun 28, 2014 15:34:06 GMT
My IL's won't watch the cat. Period. Oops, just saw this. Is this a sudden need to move? How long are you expecting for closing and moving? At this point, I think it is better that you re-home the cat. Hopefully you will find someone who loves cats and wants to make this one's life great. Depending on where you live, you may look into a shelter, but only as a last resort. Even if yours gets adopted, chances are another one will lose its life. It is a job transfer move that we just found out about 2 weeks ago. I don't know what the best choice is to be honest. Rehoming may be the way to go. |
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Post by annabella on Jun 28, 2014 15:36:44 GMT
My co-worker had this problem. She took in a stray cat and thus she became an in and outdoor cat. Then they moved but only a few blocks away. The cat ran away back to their old house. They were dumbfounded as to how the cat knew where to go. lol The cat continued to run back there to they finally just build an outdoor shed and that's where the cat lives now.
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Post by back to *pea*ality on Jun 28, 2014 15:38:02 GMT
It sounds like you are taking care of a feral cat. Based on the necessity of your move I would contact the no-kill shelters in your area to find out if they know of sanctuaries for sterilized feral cats. A shelter I used to volunteer at was in the country with a lot of land and a barn and would take in feral cats.
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Post by painterchic on Jun 28, 2014 15:41:01 GMT
It sounds like you are taking care of a feral cat. Based on the necessity of your move I would contact the no-kill shelters in your area to find out if they know of sanctuaries for sterilized feral cats. A shelter I used to volunteer at was in the country with a lot of land and a barn and would take in feral cats. I always thought she was too tame to be labeled feral. Well tame compared to the feral cats I have ever seen anyway. |
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Post by miominmio on Jun 28, 2014 15:46:58 GMT
I fear bringing her with you will be extremely stressful for her. I would try to rehome her, and if that didn't work out, I would put her to sleep. Even though it is heartbreaking for your daughter, sometimes euthanizing a pet is the kindest thing to do.
That said, I have successfully introduced an outdoor cat to indoor life, including a dog. But he was tame (one of the cats who lived in our stable), and the dog (a big lab) was scared of cats, so kitty always was in control. Plus, he continued to stay outside as much as he wanted to.
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Post by freecharlie on Jun 28, 2014 15:49:19 GMT
Oops, just saw this. Is this a sudden need to move? How long are you expecting for closing and moving? At this point, I think it is better that you re-home the cat. Hopefully you will find someone who loves cats and wants to make this one's life great. Depending on where you live, you may look into a shelter, but only as a last resort. Even if yours gets adopted, chances are another one will lose its life. It is a job transfer move that we just found out about 2 weeks ago. I don't know what the best choice is to be honest. Rehoming may be the way to go. If you are willing to get a hotel that allows cats, do that. She may be pissed at first, but you will be given the chance to keep her (if that it your ultimate goal) |
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Post by georgiapea on Jun 28, 2014 15:55:20 GMT
I would get a large cat cage/condo. I have one that is 6 feet high, 3 wide and 2 deep. It has various shelves and doors. You could get a smaller one however. With an outside cat you would have a potty problem if just bringing the cat indoors. Many people raise cats in cages although I'm not a fan of that concept. I do think that you should do this for your DD and put the cage in her room. Once the cat learns to use the potty box the doors can be opened to give her access to your DD's room.
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Post by painterchic on Jun 28, 2014 15:58:14 GMT
It is a job transfer move that we just found out about 2 weeks ago. I don't know what the best choice is to be honest. Rehoming may be the way to go. If you are willing to get a hotel that allows cats, do that. She may be pissed at first, but you will be given the chance to keep her (if that it your ultimate goal) Our ultimate goal is to keep her if at all possible. I have just never tried to introduce a half wild cat to a large dog before and then move it 10 hours. I'm already stressed a good bit about this move to begin with. That was what I created the post for even if the wording didn't indicate that. Thanks for your advice and help. I really appreciate it! And thanks to everyone else for helpful opinions as well. |
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Post by painterchic on Jun 28, 2014 15:59:56 GMT
I would get a large cat cage/condo. I have one that is 6 feet high, 3 wide and 2 deep. It has various shelves and doors. You could get a smaller one however. With an outside cat you would have a potty problem if just bringing the cat indoors. Many people raise cats in cages although I'm not a fan of that concept. I do think that you should do this for your DD and put the cage in her room. Once the cat learns to use the potty box the doors can be opened to give her access to your DD's room. That is a good idea! I like the idea of the condo type thing set up in my DD's bedroom. If she weren't so attached to this cat I wouldn't hesitate to rehome her to a farm. |
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Post by pynke on Jun 28, 2014 16:06:07 GMT
If you can not contain the cat in the new place until it recognizes it as home the cat will just try and return back to the old place.
Are you renting until you find a place to buy? Maybe a neighbour can take over the care of the cat until you get the new place. Maybe the people moving into your old place will do it.
Our humane society has a barn buddy program for cats like this. If you have to re-home this might be something to check out at your humane society or rescue groups.
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Post by painterchic on Jun 28, 2014 16:11:27 GMT
If you can not contain the cat in the new place until it recognizes it as home the cat will just try and return back to the old place. Are you renting until you find a place to buy? Maybe a neighbour can take over the care of the cat until you get the new place. Maybe the people moving into your old place will do it. Our humane society has a barn buddy program for cats like this. If you have to re-home this might be something to check out at your humane society or rescue groups. We aren't sure how long we will be there so we are renting for at least 2 years. If he is going to be transferred it will be after that point and if not it wouldn't be for several years and at that point we will buy. we are moving 10 hours and when we leave here we aren't coming back so having someone take care of here wouldn't be optimal. I do have several good options though w/o putting her down which really isn't an option. There are too many to do that. |
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Post by penny on Jun 29, 2014 3:11:45 GMT
The first ideas that come to mind are asking if a neighbour in the old neighbourhood wants to care for her (fewer changes for the cat, heartbreaking for your dd... Asking around to see if someone knows someone on a farm that wants a cat, or even at a place like a petting zoo (I get she's not friendly, but they may not mind a behind then scenes cat)... Ask your vet or local feral cat rescue groups if there is someone nearby or a colony that she could be introduced to... And there's always the option of finding a way to keep her at the new place - would a chicken coop/run type thing, or a garden shed with an outdoor run area be possible? If the cat has stayed near you guys for so long, she obviously in her own wild way, thinks of you as family and home... Hoping something can be worked out for all you guys...
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