So much anxiety making sure my cats get over moving anxiety

Camped out at new house since Sunday and moved my 2 cats so they could destress before official move in. My cats hate me. I've done nothing but worry if I've done them a disservice by moving. 😂

Theyve hid under the covers, under bed (one decided my box spring was her safe haven and got stuck twice, I had to cut out the entire bottom so shed stop doing that). I lost her for 2 hours first time she did that, called husband at 2 am because I thought she got on the porch and jumped when I had the door open. 😫😫

I hope I survive this and my cats dont hate me forever. They are young 8 and 5.

Okay, pacing lunatic as I wait for my furniture. Any ideas to keep me and them calm? Pic of part of view 2 story, I basically live in the forest now, hope your not afraid of heights. 😊🤣

[Dolphin14]

Nice picture. Are you surrounded by woods?

I remember moving a cat. It was tough for a couple weeks. Then she settled down.

I would def use the time to shop on line for house stuff while having ☕️.

Enjoy your new home.

[Hidden in reply to Dolphin14]

I am completely surrounded by woods. I actually live 1/2 mile outside of city limits yet this little subdivision looks like North Carolina Mountains. haha

The cats did managed to roam the bedroom and bathroom and sit in the window last night but daylight they are back to under covers. They are eating and drinking but only middle of night.

My hummingbird feeder has to be replenished daily, I've got a ton of those here. 🤣🤣

[Dolphin14 in reply to Hidden]

Nice on your humming birds. I think I know who might like to hear about that.

Sounds like a nice peaceful place to live. I hope you have many years of happiness there.

The cats are making some progress. They will slowly venture to more spots.

get that coffee and buy some pillows or something

[Hidden in reply to Dolphin14]

My husband was bit twice by the calm one through leather work gloves and his arms look like he's been in a war.

Coffee was drank at 3-4 am, I've unloaded a few boxes, now I'm waiting on war 2 as the movers get here. I found the catnip. This might help!? 😂😂

[Dolphin14 in reply to Hidden]

Lol on the catnip. Give them a bunch

[Hidden in reply to Dolphin14]

I’ve given them a helping about 30 minutes ago...movers are here now and they are growling and hissing and not happy at all. Haha

[Dolphin14 in reply to Hidden]

Oops Mayb too much hahah

[Hidden in reply to Dolphin14]

Maybe not enough. 😅😅They sure are spoiled brats that all I know.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Hidden]

Mayb they need a little tranquilizer. 💊

[Hidden in reply to Dolphin14]

I read that you could give them something, I had Ativan left over from MRI (I’m claustrophobic of MRI machines, haha) and wished I had of used it on them. A little too late, they already hate me, just need two hours to get these strange men out of my house. 😁😁

[Sillysausage234]

So the adventures begin ...😃...definitely Sasquatch kinda terrain ....cats will love mooching when they realise you not abandoning them

[Hidden in reply to Sillysausage234]

My adventure is I didn’t think that they thought we were toting them off to leave them to fetch for themselves. 😬😂

Nights are pitch black, but you hear stuff out there in the woods, definitely take getting used to.

[Sillysausage234 in reply to Hidden]

What stuff ....how big are we talking?🦧

[Hidden in reply to Sillysausage234]

Big Foot at least. 😁😁

You can hear deer noises and walking on dry leaves. I’m too high up for any thing to get me. 😂😂

[Sillysausage234 in reply to Hidden]

Slow down on the coffee ... get yourself a big stick and some running shoes just incase 😊

[Hidden in reply to Sillysausage234]

I did try and run yesterday a.m. I need trail running shoes to run here for sure. Maybe thatll be online shopping Dolphin said I should do to distract myself. 😁😁

My coffee was too early this morning that may be my problem. 😬

Edit... I’ve got big and I mean big spiders. I know how Spider-Man can swing using his web stuff, that is some strong webbing they do. I found that neat and disgusting at the same time. HahA

[Sillysausage234 in reply to Hidden]

thinking positive they’ll eat the flys 🕸🕷dolphins high maintenance always shopping 🛍😄

[Hidden in reply to Sillysausage234]

True story... the previous owner said she’s seen a couple hummingbirds get caught by these. These webs are monsteruous, they can build a high rise hotel in 24 hours. Haha I’m knocking them down as soon as I see them. I cried inside when she said that. 😥😥😥

[Sillysausage234 in reply to Hidden]

Yeah swat them all # save our hummers

[Hidden in reply to Sillysausage234]

Ain’t no hummers killing on my watch.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Sillysausage234]

I'm very high maintenance. Because I'm worth it. 🛍🛍

I would love to help Roxie decorate her new home

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

My husband loves bigfoot stories. His advice is to contact the BFRO (Bigfoot Research Organization) right away if you see one.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

This is great advice. I’m gonna put them on speed dial. Haha

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Good for you👍😅

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

I’ll be doing my own documentary YouTube series, any big foot sightings will be caught on camera. 😂😁😂😁

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Ooh...definitely let me know when it comes out, okay?😂

More sage advice from hubby: put up camera traps. The camera needs to give good quality pictures and if you're holding the camera, you're potentially shaky reaction could give a poor image.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Most definely good advice from hubby. I’m thinking he’s a little experienced with this. 😁😁😁😁

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

He's just watched too much weird stuff, that's all😅

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

But he’s absorbing what we learns to use it if need be. You just never know. 😁😁😁

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

That he is. I'm a very lucky wife👍

[LilyAnnepuppy]

Congratulations on your move. It looks beautiful.

[Hidden in reply to LilyAnnepuppy]

Thanks. A few cuts and bruises, tired legs and aching hands, but finally here. 💜🌺

[hypercat54]

One time I moved I couldn't find my 2 cats. Then I noticed 2 quivering lumps under my duvet.....

Your cats will be fine when they have thoroughly investigated their new home.

[Gillyflower18]

Contact your vet and get some gabapentin. It really helps in stressful situations for kittys.