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Indoor Cat Initiative

Moving to a New Home

Before packing begins, provide your cat with a refuge. Leave a radio or TV playing in or near the refuge to muffle confusing outside sounds. Think of it as "white noise" for your cat.

When you arrive at your new home set up a new refuge for your cat. Visit the cat in her refuge and spend "quality time" with her by playing with a favorite toy, petting her, or brushing her.

Leave the cat in the refuge until you have moved everything in and everyone else is settled. Once the house is in order allow the cat to investigate her new surroundings on her own. Leave the refuge available for the cat to come and go as she wishes. For the first few weeks, if the cat still seems hesitant, keep her in the refuge while you are away. Each cat adjusts to new surroundings at a different pace and it may take time for your cat to get used to her new home. Let your cat decide when she is comfortable.