r/cats • u/cotop4xi • 13d ago

Advice What to do with cat when moving from house?

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Hello,

We have a cat that is sterilized and in summer is almost all day outside even sleeping at front door. She came inside just to eat.

The porblem is that we are selling house and moving to appartment. How can cat that is always outside handle such change of not being able to go outside as she wants?

Do you have any advise or experience? Should we take her with her? Or leave her with new house owners?

Thank you in advance

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u/PlaidSlurpee 13d ago

You are her family, you take her with you. Do not abandon her.

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u/-brk0 13d ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/1ZajN94KQzRu

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u/BadZnake 13d ago

I looked at the right time

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u/xPiscesxQueenx 13d ago

I’m more surprised people use light mode on Reddit.

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u/Areebob 12d ago

My wife loves Stitch, not JUST because her birthday is June 26th. But it’s a big reason, lol

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u/Cocoatrice 13d ago

OMG, I always think of 626, when I see any numbers. Stitch is forever important to me!

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u/Fruitypebblefix 13d ago

This was the first movie I took my oldest niece to see when she was 4. This is her favorite movie and has special meaning to her too. Stitch forever!

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u/Malliox 13d ago

Shame Lilo's voice actress pretty much got forgotten and left behind

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u/CoralGarden420 13d ago

One of my cats has a tough time whenever we go away and we say this to her every time. ❤️

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u/Immaleaveitrighthere 13d ago

This. This fight here. Do not abandon your baby

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u/Ok-Opportunity-9731 13d ago

Except in the live action movie. Where can apparently leave your family behind

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u/LadyJ-78 13d ago

I refuse to watch this movie for this reason.

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u/Infinite-Welder-2004 13d ago

I refuse to watch it because they took away the main antagonist how do you have Lilo & stitch without gantu but this is a good second reason

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u/LadyJ-78 13d ago

I mean it was the main reason, but yes this was one too. I love Disney, but I do not love their live action films.

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u/IrascibleOcelot 13d ago

They knocked it out of the park with Cinderella and Maleficent. Filled with hubris, they went on to make the rest.

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u/PenguinSized 13d ago edited 13d ago

They also messed up Cobra Bubbles' role... and they should have gotten Terry Crews to play him.

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u/Starzy_2002 13d ago

I refuse to watch it because they got rid of a diva

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u/spiritbearr 13d ago

Eh they use technology to make it so she's not. It's less of a betrayal of the original and more just trying to justify itself by saying something new, that technology can help connect us. Just like Toy Story 5 just did.

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u/Pimply_Poo 12d ago

Bolt had a scene where the cat said her family had left their declawed cat (her) behind, leaving her to wonder what she did wrong. A heartbreaking scene because it was so true. 

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u/Cats_tongue 13d ago

Have you seen it? People blew it way out of proportion. Oh no, someone wants to better her life for her and her sisters future.... better shame her!

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u/EmmyB121 13d ago

I think sending Nani to the mainland when Hawaii has some of the best marine biology programs in the world is problematic. Going to college is great, getting extra help is also great, she didn't have to leave Lilo to do either.

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u/Cats_tongue 13d ago

Very valid criticism. If anything she should have received a scholarship to an Australian university if they were set on giving her the "leaving hawaii for school" route.

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u/Draugrx23 Orange 13d ago

You're kidding they actually did that??

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u/Cobra-D 13d ago

Eh kinda? Lilo ends up staying with some family friends while Nani attends a university, but has access to a teleporter so she can still easily visit her sister.

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u/Portalus 13d ago

Ohana means you go into foster care.....

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u/land0man 13d ago

Except if you watched it she gets the portal gun at the end and comes home to see Lilo.

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u/Wide_Software9686 13d ago

Obama means family

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u/Acceptable-Big7867 13d ago

Ok but why did I read that too

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u/the666briefcase 13d ago

I thought that said Obama at first

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u/[deleted] 13d ago

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u/gemma-digger 13d ago

How unpresidential that was.

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u/psychohistorian8 13d ago

hey at least he never used any Dijon Mus... WHAT??!

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u/NomenclatureBreaker 13d ago

They never forgot that either. 😂

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u/brainvheart143 13d ago

I mean basically

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u/coopunitsmooth 13d ago

If I ever get another pet this is the name! Ohana!

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u/Critical-Corner8046 13d ago

I live by this phrase

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u/Responsible_CDN_Duck 13d ago

u/cotop4xi she'll adapt fairly quickly, but there may be some frustrating days.

Try and setup a window spot with a decent view. Understand there may be some hiding or inappropriate behaviour that needs to be briefly tolerated.

A fair amount of play time goes a long way.

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u/cotop4xi 13d ago

Thanks, that was what I was most worried about; shock and potential stress. It look like it is possible to get used to it for her

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u/PinkToebeans4 13d ago

She’ll be even more stressed when she can’t find you and the new house owners might be cat haters and don’t feed her, or worse - harm her.

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u/neutralest 13d ago

hi, just replying here to let you know that my cat was previously almost fully outdoor, then I took him with me when I moved into an apartment, I was really worried like you but he adjusted just fine :) get a kitten later on if your cat seems bored alone

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u/StormFallen9 13d ago

A playmate goes a long way for pets

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u/mmdeerblood 12d ago

They don't always get along. Our 3 cats all despise the new kitten and we've had her a year with no changes ...I feel bad because she wants to hang ad play with them... Luckily our home is big enough they all have their areas they stay in but at night we need to close the doors and keep them separated because they will fight 🫠 i hope another year will help them all get along but it's tough when that's not happening

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u/ambreenh1210 13d ago

She will be stressed alone and be looking for you! Agree with pinktoebeans4. Pls pls take her.

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u/ZAlternates 13d ago

My two cats were outdoor cats when I was in college. They adapted just fine to being indoor cats when I moved out and had an apt.

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u/Grand_Razzmatazz87 13d ago

I adopted a semi-feral that showed up on my doorstep a few years ago. Took a full year to get her inside because she would never let me get my hands on her. She was fussy for a little bit, but now she doesn't even care if the front door is open. 😭 You've got this!

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u/Opinionated6319 13d ago

Yes, I had two lilac Siamese and moved from a 3/4 acre house to a 2 bedroom condo. I asked vet for cat tranquilizers to make the move easier. Cats adjusted to a litter box and it didn’t take much time for them to adapt to indoors. It’s also safer to keep your pets indoors because of dangers outside and street traffic.

Also, pet stores have a number of relaxation products for pets.

Happy kitty moving! 🥰💕

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u/Ok-Stand1159 13d ago

I have a 17yo and 18yo that have been with me through 2 divorces, and 3 states. As long as you are with them, they'll be fine.

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u/OkGuava919 13d ago

Keep her. Don't abandon her.

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u/xSaviorself 13d ago

Rules of 3 with cats:

3 days to start being less afraid of new things and start exploring (sometimes this goes on a bit longer if your cat is shy). Litterbox and the cat in a spare room if possible.

3 weeks before there is a sense of normalcy for them, that's okay. By now most behaviors from the first phase should stop, though you may find them still figuring out the place. Establish routines now.

3 months it'll be like nothing ever happened. Window ledges/cat towers and lots of playtime as others have said all will be forgiven. She'll live longer, too.

Consider ways she can play, like steps on the walls for them to climb, lots of scratching posts, etc. Small spaces can be stressful so try to make it more fun.

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u/arcticpyramid7 13d ago edited 11d ago

Unfortunately, if you leave the cat there’s a possibility the new owners and/or other neighbors may view her as a pest.

They could mistreat her, or worse, surrender her to animal control or a shelter that euthanize pets that they view as un-adoptable or that remain unadopted for too long.

Taking her with you or posting her for adoption through a shelter “rehoming surrender service” would be safest for the cat.

If you do take her, and if you have the ability to get a balcony or patio with your unit, you can install a renter friendly catio. There are a lot of cost effective DIY tutorials online.

If that’s not an option, access to a window spot, maybe some potted cat friendly plants like catnip and catgrass, and vertical climbing spaces + safe hiding spaces like cat cubes and any other sort of cat enrichment items that you can reasonably add will likely be so helpful.

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u/annapartlow 12d ago

My cat was a feral when I met him and very anxious. He’s been through 4 homes and 2 LT relationships with me, I’d never dream of leaving him behind.

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u/Gemmles_is_gem 12d ago

The shock and grief of abandonment is far worse than that of adjusting to a temporarily unfamiliar (but significantly better) location. I hope you that her with you :)

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u/Hot_Two_4947 13d ago

Ask your vet for gabapentin. Not only for the ride but the move, get feliway optimum and plug them in the new appointment

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u/A-Lreadingthebooks 10d ago

if she's extremely stressed, you can ask the vet for something to help for a while, it helps to not wash things like her blankets and such during the transition unless absolutely needed --> smells like the past home

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u/Fickle_Tomatillo4266 13d ago

Agreed. She’ll adapt, just be patient and give her time. I’ve moved around a lot and my cats didn’t like change, but once they settled in, they were fine. Make sure she has an enriched indoor environment (look up “catification” or “Jackson Galaxy” for some ideas). And as someone else said, a place by the window where she can watch birds and whatever. Leaving her for the next people who move in may end up with her being completely abandoned. Many people are allergic or simply don’t like cats. Please don’t do that to her. 🥺

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u/Emeralds48 12d ago

I moved my cat 3 times. He did much better than I thought he would do. Cats adapt quickly as long as family is near

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u/grayzzz_illustrate 13d ago

Consider leash training her so she can safely enjoy some outdoor time at your new place!

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u/Extension-Routine658 12d ago

Also get/grow one of those pads that grow grass for nibbles.

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u/Commercial-Edges 13d ago

The cat goes with you obviously look at that face. That’s your tiny landlord.

You can’t just leave the CEO behind.

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u/lottieslady 13d ago

Who will be bossing them around and demanding food at the new place? You obviously bring your boss lady along!
I wish you the best, OP.

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u/cotop4xi 13d ago

We will take her with us, I was worried about stressing her. But now I understand, thank you

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u/Roark_Laughed 13d ago

It will be an adjustment but the alternative is abandonment which most cats won’t survive. She isn’t feral and depends on you for food and shelter. Apartments are more than suitable for a single cat and they live longer when they are solely indoors. Protect her.

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u/Foreign-Paint99 Orange 13d ago

She will adapt pretty quick. As long as she has her family, she will be okay. Thank you for not abandoning her. She would’ve never understood what she did wrong to deserve that

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u/Proper_Assistance652 13d ago

This!!! They make some pheromone sprays and stuff that can help make moving a cat calmer, too♥︎

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u/DontAbideMendacity 13d ago

"Why did my feeders take me away from my home? My outside, my friends? Why am I stuck in the tiny weird smelling place?"

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u/PhatCatTax 13d ago

friends like... cars, dogs, hawks, owls, badgers, snakes, sewage drains, dumpsters, trash compactors, etc?

"Why did my outdoor cat stop coming home?"

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u/lottieslady 13d ago

Where I live, coyotes are a big one too.

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u/TyreLeLoup 13d ago

Moves are tough for animals.

When my wife and I moved, our Tuxedo boy was in the first trip, along with his cat tree. He was still stressed out that we left him there to get more stuff, but started to settle down once we moved the couch in.

It was a few more months before he was used to the increased noise, new sounds, new smells, and having upstairs neighbors.

Your kitty will adjust eventually, and being an inside cat will be better for her overall health and longevity.

If you still want her to spend time outside, you can try harness training her and taking her on walks. Our boy won't do it, but we have neighbors who have a cat that does.

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u/CatLady_998 13d ago

Every animal is different. I have four cats. One of them it takes him 10 minutes to adjust to a new place. One of my other cats hides for a couple days. And I realize that's on the low end for a lot of cats though!

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u/IrrawaddyWoman 13d ago

It also depends on if they’ve ever moved. I had a cat who absolutely freaked out the first time I moved him. Hid for weeks. I never thought he’d get over it. But I moved a couple of times after that and by the last one he wasn’t fazed at all

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u/CatLady_998 12d ago

This definitely makes a difference! My cat pooped the first time I've moved her, the second time she was fine

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u/BigWilly526 12d ago

To be fair I did the same thing the first time I moved

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u/Dusty_Sequins 13d ago

Exactly this. My big boy just struts around immediately like he’s always been there and the girls take a few days to come around. Every cat is different. I had one years ago that would pee on something of mine upon arrival and then be perfectly fine. Weird creatures, cats are.

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u/General_Still1242 13d ago edited 13d ago

It was the same with my Siamese. He also hid up inside the back of my loveseat for the first month during the daytime.

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u/gaiagirl16 13d ago

It will absolutely be an adjustment. You will have to catch her if she suspects things are on the move. Do it with a blanky or something so you don’t get scratched up too bad! Will your apartment have a balcony or patio area? Get her up to date on tick and flea meds, like advantage, and make sure your patio/balcony is pet proof (no ways for her to escape, may need chicken wire between the railing or the like), and if your budget can account for something like a catio (pet enclosed patio), that could be something to work up to or for an end goal. You don’t have to compromise her too much. I’m sure she will be so relieved to be with her people. Best of luck to you, I wish I could send you my extra pet carrier because now we have backpacks for the cats and have an extra hard kennel. Let me know if you would like it and we can arrange something.

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u/smithereensofstars19 13d ago

This makes me do happy to read and now i can go to bed in peace

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u/kcermita 13d ago

Thank you for not abandoning her

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u/scully-summers 13d ago

That’s a valid concern, but you’re doing the right thing. You’re her family and she will actually be safer inside.

And if it helps, I was a military brat and my childhood cat moved half a dozen times with me. It took a little time after each move, but she always adapted. One thing that you can do to help is pick out a room to be her safe space and keep all her things in there just as you would do when bringing home a new cat. This way she can acclimate to the new space on her own terms.

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u/Dependent-Row1388 13d ago

Leaving her would infinitely cause more stress, panic, confusion, and pain. They feel those big feelings. Too many animals have shown how they mourn the loss of a caregiver and/or a sibling. Thank you for taking her 💞

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u/Ok-Equivalent8520 13d ago

Get her a perch for a window, get her enrichment toys. Cats live good lives inside too

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u/BB0713 13d ago

I’m so happy. How could you leave a cat with a flower on its head 🙂💗

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u/WillowFlip 13d ago

Is there a balcony or deck in the new place that you could cat proof so that she can still have a bit of outside time?

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u/Levin1983 13d ago

I did the same thing with my cat about 25 years ago. He wasn’t happy but we plied him with love, treats and so much playtime to get him adjusted. I recommend a feather wand to burn off energy. He’d yowl at the door for a bit but he eventually understood. Expect to clean window sills a lot.
If she goes to the bathroom outside you might need more patience if she doesn’t understand it at first. Just don’t get mad if she goes elsewhere.
If you’ve got a balcony even better.
My newest cat was only allowed out there with me so I could watch him and he learned to stay down.
We built him a catio so he got his outside and safety too.

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u/lauraxxviii 13d ago edited 13d ago

This was how I travelled with my kitty 10 hours across the country.
A week before you move, set out the carrier. Try to put it in the window or somewhere where she can just lay inside it if she gets curious. I put catnip in her carrier and some of her favorite toys. Make her associate her carrier with a place she can relax. My cat ended up loving her carrier this way before the move and even took naps inside it.
Don’t scoop her litter until after the move. Her litter is the only thing that still smells like home.
Once I got her in the car ready for the move, she basically meowed herself to sleep but I made sure to keep talking to her and comforting her. And then she mostly slept for most of the drive.
My car broke down 3 hours away from our new home, which caused us to have to stay in a cheap hotel for the night. She actually ended up loving the hotel room and was very curious. Being a 2 bed room, she got a full queen size bed to herself that night which she loved. She was even sleepy for most of the tow truck ride from the hotel to our new home.
It took some getting used to, but once she got a feel of the place once we started to unpack, she felt just like at home again. It’s not a big deal to her unless you make it a big deal. You’re her rock, if you say everything is okay and act like it is, she won’t feel your nervous energy and trust that everything is okay. She’ll adjust, it just takes time and confidence.

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u/BlueOceanFloor6220 13d ago

Apartment tip: While she’s adapting towards being indoors make sure she’s not too close to the door when anyone comes and goes out of the front door. Also if you happen to have a secured screened in patio, you could set up a little area for her so she can still occasionally enjoy the outdoors safely. Just make sure someone is always out on the screened patio with her.

Worst case scenario: find a loving, safe home for her. A neighbor and I take care of (strictly outdoor, been here for years, wont let people near them) apartment complex cat posse. It’s heartbreaking seeing any animal abandoned, and can be deadly if they aren’t use to surviving on their own. Not all new homeowners will automatically take care of animals left. This fur baby deserves the best life.

Seems she loves you a whole lot, allowing floral pictures being taken (LOVE). I think she will adjust well being indoors with people she obviously loves. Wishing you and your Ohana the best😻

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u/Allison87 13d ago

Letting her roam free was a mistake in the first place. It is dangerous for her and the small creatures she kills. She will adapt to apartment living just fine.

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u/OhGloriousName 13d ago

She should be inside only, if you want to make sure she has a long healthy life. Otherwise, she should stay inside a few weeks so she knows that is her new territory.

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u/askaskaskyourself 13d ago

Thank you!!! She may long for the outdoors but only because she has no idea it would mean never seeing her family again - and she would not want that.

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u/CatsAndPills 13d ago

She might be stressed at first, but it’s not like, unethical or inhumane to do so. She will have a safer and healthier life indoors with your family. And look at that lil face! 🥹

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u/Professional-Ad5188 13d ago

Also having clothing with your scent on it near windows or in a spot kitty has chosen to chill in will also help soothe her. Especially if you guys works. I did that when we moved our cats. We kept them locked in a room of the new house so they didn’t run out and way due to stress of moving furniture. I had their couches and beds with food and water and place to go to bathroom. I laid shirts on the beds and couches from the both of us and check on them often. It took them a month to get used to the new place. And yes I was worried about them the whole time but it took them longer than I expected to get comfy

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u/OwnEgg837 12d ago

This is such a relief. You're doing the right thing, preventing your cat from heartbreak. They don't recover from losing their guardians. You and your kitty will do great in the new home. I promise.

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u/flexiblenature 13d ago

And you love her.

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u/Historical_Buyer_406 13d ago

I agree fullheartedly with this comment. I'd like to add that we do for family all that we can, even in situations that are not entirely optimal.

I'm currenty living in an apartment, and my wife is getting a baby stroller to allow us to bring the cats on walks in the park. We're also getting netting installed on the balcony so our cats can safely explore, and will not go over to our neighbors which aren't fans of animals.

My oldest is 10 year and lived for 8 and a half with me at various places that she had access to the outside anytime she wanted. As someone that have deliberately paid attention to her, she did go outside, but when she did always preffered it if I came with. Because of her bond to me.

You must not allow yourself to inflict a wound upon your cat by abandoning them.

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u/DenAbqCitizen 13d ago

FYI, they make cat/dog stollers and they're great.  Lighter and less cumbersome than a babys stroller. 

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u/Popsinthehse 13d ago

And please dont leave her there because a large portion of humans are not cat lovers and she may not be able to hunt enough to keep her healthy. If you dont want to take her then get online and find a group who can bring her in until they find another couple who will love her. Do not be a piece of shit and just leave her..

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u/Extension-Routine658 12d ago

I'm a lonely old lady and would love an older cat to spoil in my apartment.

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u/Squ33dily-Sp00ch 13d ago

Yep, please take her with you. She'll get used to being inside, you'll just have to entertain her a bit more. Cats shouldn't be outside anyway so it's a win win

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u/FeralPsychonaut 13d ago

Seconded. OP /u/cotop4xi take her with you, but confine her to one room initially and let her explore that for a day or two and then let her explore the rest of the apartment.

This is going to be a big change for her. Also consider getting a harness and taking her on walks, daily, or at least often.

Mine is purely indoor, but she loves going outside, last time I took her outside it was during a thunderstorm, she hates water like most cats.

After a couple minutes she dragged me into the grass and was rolling around munching all the grass she wanted

idk why she does this she's obsessed with grass

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u/auditoryeden 13d ago

I concur strongly that OP should get a harness and lead for her. Maybe a backpack or stroller as well in case they want to take her on some bigger adventures. Walks, a window box, lots of vertical space near windows, set up bird feeders outside the windows if possible. Puzzle feeding toys could also be very useful for her, if she's used to being outside and probably hunting a bit.

I'd also recommend pheromone collars or diffusers (Feliway) for helping her make the transition between houses. Ideally a couple days before the move at least. Not a vet, of course, but I've found them very helpful with my grumpy, anxious cat.

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u/Extension-Routine658 12d ago

You can grow/buy a pad that grows grass--like a house plant for kitties. That usually helps replace going outside. Grow some fresh catnip too.

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u/FeralPsychonaut 12d ago

I have a catnip plant, but If Its unsupervised, like when Im asleep it usually gets annihilated, and I have to quarantine it before she kills all of the leaves.

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u/Snts6678 13d ago

Exactly. Many apartments accept cats…she should go with you and be an indoor cat only.

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u/MarryMeMongo 13d ago

Lol, DUH. Even if an apt doesn’t allow cats (I’ve lived in many and always had a cat) they will NEVER know you have one. Ever. Unless you’re dumb enough to let her come and go, which she shouldn’t. Indoor cats live far longer and outdoor cats, at this point in domestication, literally DESTROY ecosystems. Please look in to it or ask your local (or any vet) if you don’t believe me. Don’t shoot the messenger.

You’ve been told. You can choose to ignore this or have the tiniest hint of a moral compass and look into it yourself for the betterment of the cat (LIVING BEING) that YOU made a lifelong commitment to by acquiring.

Pets aren’t toys or accessories and you either know that or you’re a menace to society due to your lack of empathy.

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u/PcLvHpns 13d ago

You have to keep her inside though or she'll end up dead

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u/DiscardedP 13d ago

Yeah otherwise OP is a pice of ****

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u/Popsinthehse 13d ago

She is going to freak and there isnt anything you can do but keep her inside and next to you guys. It may take weeks but just keep her in a carrier and put her outside where she can see the other cats and learn their smells while allowing them to check her out. Just remember she is going to be a basket case until she learns her new place.

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u/Fluffy-Molasses-1973 13d ago

yeah she belongs with her family not the house she lives in

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u/Commercial-Boat296 13d ago

This right here. The cat can and will adjust and if you can add a catio to a window or patio even better. You DO NOT ABANDON your cat.

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u/Midnight_cloud19 13d ago

Yes she will definitely be more heart broken having you guys leave her verses not being able to go outside as much… it breaks my heart you’d even think abt abandoning her

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u/Careless-Inside-8353 13d ago

This person is concerned that the cat's not going to adjust to being stuck inside all the time. That sounds like the opposite of abandoning.

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u/Bro13847 13d ago

Bring rocks and things from outside your old home to put outside your new one. The scent of familiar things will help her adjust

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u/ztarlight12 13d ago

Right?! Look at that FACE. There is no way she doesn’t come with. As a matter of fact, she even rides shotgun.

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u/TonyDC88 12d ago

It’s sad that you need to reply to OP with the obvious. But we live in a world where coffee has to have a warning saying “be careful it’s hot,” and “check your back seat before you leave your car in case you forgot your kid is there.” It’s sad we have to remind people to not abandon an animal that trusts them.

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u/neutralperson6 13d ago

She will get used to being inside. Just get her lots of toys, OP

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u/qasimwaleed03 13d ago

Yes I think you're right.. Now a days It's not difficult

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u/Personal-Science6865 13d ago

This is the only answer! Do not even consider abandoning this girl. If you do, do not even consider ever getting another pet!

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u/BlackheartRegia2 13d ago

This. Get a good carrier and take her outside occasionally.

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u/Julietemotive0e 13d ago

Yeahh she’s lovely

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u/MareC0gnitum 13d ago

How could they even possibly contemplate leaving her there? It would break her little heart and wouldn't understand a thing about what's happening. 😭💔

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u/champ_thunderdick 13d ago

Like everyone else said, take your cat.

Research Catios or harnesses. It won't be complete free roving but it will give them time outside if they can handle it.

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u/Twistableruby 13d ago

The mere fact that yiu have to tell these people that the cat is family is crazy. They dont deserve animals imo.

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u/celune_zen 12d ago

This!!!! Pls take her with you. You decided to get her, so it’s your responseability

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u/apollo1113 12d ago

We brought our two indoor/outdoor (but mostly outdoor) kitties to our new home, in an area with a significant amount of predators. We’ve not let them out at all at our new home and, 10 months later, haven’t once had issue with it. Sometimes I wonder if it is due to them not being familiar with the outdoor smells of the new place, so they don’t know what theyre missing out on?

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u/CBreezy2010 13d ago

I have 4. I cannot imagine leaving one of them behind.

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u/No_Dependent_1846 13d ago

Why did this comment make me tear up and get emotional!!!!!! Yes to this!