Keeping Your Cat Calm When Moving into Your Apartment in Gainesville

Moving isn’t just a scary, hectic experience for you – it can also be chaotic for your cat. Therefore, while you’re running around getting everything moved in and situated on the always-eventful moving day, make sure you follow these suggestions to keep your kitty feeling safe and calm.

• During a move, the front door is usually left wide open for an extended period, giving your cat the perfect escape route if he or she is frightened. Keep your cat contained in a room or carrying cage while you’re moving in furniture and other items to prevent him or her from running out. Also, make sure to give your cat a soft towel to lay on, plus some familiar objects and toys, to try and make him or her more comfortable.
• Just in case your cat does manage an escape, make sure he or she is wearing a collar with the proper identification listed on it such as your name, address, and phone number. This makes it much more likely that your cat will be returned to you.
• Let your cat explore the new apartment alone. Don’t worry if he or she goes into hiding for the first few hours. This is just the process your cat needs to undergo to feel comfortable in your apartment.

Making sure your cat is safe and calm when you move into your new apartment in Gainesville will save you time and stress. Remember, cats are very independent creatures, so you won’t need to do much before your cat feels like the ruler of your apartment.

For more information on the pet-friendly units at Bellamay Grand, please call our office and we’ll fill you in on our pet guidelines.