I will be moving to a new location shortly, and will be taking my cat with me. He is used to going in and out all day?

I will be moving to a new location shortly, and will be taking my cat with me. He is used to going in and out all day. I am concerned about how this move will affect him, cause he loves being outside, and goes crazy when he has to stay in.

What is the best way for me to get him used to his new environmnent, so he doesn't get lost. He is 9 years old. Any suggestions?

Asked by Kar* 19 months ago Similar questions: moving location shortly taking cat day Pets > Cats.

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1 It's difficult, Kar. I brought two cats from NYC to Northern California. They had never been outdoor cats.

The female had no trouble, but Duffy, the male, disappeared the first week. I don't know any tricks, but I would suggest you get him used to the house, feeding and liter box wise (if he uses one) so that he knows this is the new home before you let him roam. Good luck Kiddo!

It's difficult, Kar. I brought two cats from NYC to Northern California. They had never been outdoor cats.

The female had no trouble, but Duffy, the male, disappeared the first week. I don't know any tricks, but I would suggest you get him used to the house, feeding and liter box wise (if he uses one) so that he knows this is the new home before you let him roam. Good luck Kiddo!

2 Thanks maggo. Yes, he does have a litter box inside, but he really goes nuts when he can't go out, whining, and scratching at the door, etc. I wish I could leave him here, where he is used to it, but I don't think that will be possible.

Thanks maggo. Yes, he does have a litter box inside, but he really goes nuts when he can't go out, whining, and scratching at the door, etc. I wish I could leave him here, where he is used to it, but I don't think that will be possible.

3 Keep him inside for a while, since he won't be familiar with the outside area or its possible dangers (including nearby territorial cats and dogs). Besides, he has to get used to his new indoor home. Cats are very territorial, and sometimes get traumatized by new surroundings.

Actually, I'd personally prefer that you get him used to becoming an "indoor" cat--except for supervised outings. Indoor cats usually live twice as long as outdoor cats. Due to all the inherent dangers (other animals, cars, etc.), I am totally against cats being allowed to go outdoors by themselves.

I take mine for a daily walk. Then again, when have you ever listened to me? This user has been banned from Askville.

3 Keep him inside for a while, since he won't be familiar with the outside area or its possible dangers (including nearby territorial cats and dogs). Besides, he has to get used to his new indoor home. Cats are very territorial, and sometimes get traumatized by new surroundings.

Actually, I'd personally prefer that you get him used to becoming an "indoor" cat--except for supervised outings. Indoor cats usually live twice as long as outdoor cats. Due to all the inherent dangers (other animals, cars, etc.), I am totally against cats being allowed to go outdoors by themselves.

I take mine for a daily walk. Then again, when have you ever listened to me?

Keep him inside for a while, since he won't be familiar with the outside area or its possible dangers (including nearby territorial cats and dogs). Besides, he has to get used to his new indoor home. Cats are very territorial, and sometimes get traumatized by new surroundings.

Actually, I'd personally prefer that you get him used to becoming an "indoor" cat--except for supervised outings. Indoor cats usually live twice as long as outdoor cats. Due to all the inherent dangers (other animals, cars, etc.), I am totally against cats being allowed to go outdoors by themselves.

I take mine for a daily walk. Then again, when have you ever listened to me?

4 Marshall, I found this cat outside, and all his life he has been going in and out, so I don't see how that would work without us both going insane. Not only that, but even though he is fixed, when he gets mad he SPRAYS, and I don't want him doing that in the house! Maybe I could try the walking him around the back yard a number of times a day, but I can't see him enjoying it.

And oh, I do too listen to you, sometimes! .

Marshall, I found this cat outside, and all his life he has been going in and out, so I don't see how that would work without us both going insane. Not only that, but even though he is fixed, when he gets mad he SPRAYS, and I don't want him doing that in the house! Maybe I could try the walking him around the back yard a number of times a day, but I can't see him enjoying it.

And oh, I do too listen to you, sometimes!

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