Oh the woes of moving can seem like pure punishment. But moving with a cat (especially my spoiled rotten fur ball) can seem like cruel and unusual torture. When I first told Ted of our forced impending move a few weeks back, he reacted about as well as I did.
I tried to coax and coddle as boxes were packed and piles were stacked to keep the cat from going whack. But unfortunately none of my tactics seemed to work…
All of Ted’s shenanigans were making me want to pull my own nails out one by one so I decided to entice him the best way I knew how. Booze.
After calming The Bear down, I bundled him up and took him for a quick look at his new mini-manse.
After marking his territory by rubbing his face on every nook and cranny, he seemed to be more at ease. Even so, he was all nostalgic upon our last trip down the old driveway.
Because relocating a pussy is nerve-wracking for all parties involved, I wanted to make TB’s first evening at his new palace as comfy as possible. Which is why I tried coaxing him into a happy place with sushi.
And while we’re not snuggling in our new place like the good old days yet….
Ted’s having no trouble relaxing on his BFF blankie, making himself right at home.
While meowing the cry of his people every morning at 3am wondering where the F he is will hopefully diminish soon, I’m pulling out the big wooing dog tonight…tuna.
This will surely end the relocating-a-pussy-anguish, right?
Wish me luck.
CBXB
You know what? I think we will be moving soon too 😦
I hope Teddy fully recovered now!
Let us know if you need any advice and best of luck with the move! Teddy is completely happy in his new place – it’s much bigger with more windows. And, he loves that I still have boxes to unpack, so he gets to endlessly play!
Hey Texas, have your humans check this out in regard to your upcoming move –
http://www.andmycat.com/
It’s an article from today entitled “How to Move with Your Cat.” Good tips!
Hilarious!
Thanks Girl – he’s such a little pain in the ass…but well worth it!
Cats really do hate change. Hope he settles in soon. Lovely pics. 🙂
Thank you! Teddy’s been a pretty good sport – and is getting more settled each day. But he’s still pretty miffed at me!
Aaaawwww poor TB hopefully he’ll get use the new place soon
He’s struttin’ around already. But still not snuggling with me. Oh the punishment of cats!
Aw, looks like he’s adjusting! Moving with cats is tough! Chloe is now in her 5th hotel! And then we’re moving to a house in about a week! Poor kitties…
Oh my – how is Chloe handling it? Poor thing! Teddy seemed to really calm down after ‘his’ furniture was in the new place. And he is thinking it’s more of an adventure with junk everywhere for him to explore. Good luck with Chloe – Ted is sending good meow vibes your way! And I’m sending my good moving karma your way!
Teddy will be puking in the floor soon enough like he has lived there all his life. He’s just waiting….
Oh you are SO right on that, friend!
I nominated you and Teddy for a Liebster award!!
http://valleygirlgonecountry.wordpress.com/2013/07/09/thank-you-alicia-for-my-liebster-award/
Thanks so much!
You’re welcome!!!