Moving

[cate94]

My poor Goldie is so stressed out. I’m trying to reassure her but she is not buying it. She’s a rescue and I don’t know her back story.

[MLAA]

1. Best wishes for a calm move!

[catbyte]

2. Awwwww, poor sweet Goldie. Is she a cat or a dog?

[cate94]

5. Goldie is a dog

The theory of the rescue group was that she was used to breed mini goldens, but I think the assumptions were wrong.

[Hoyt]

3. My cat -- Atticus -- hid behind the washer for 2 days when we moved. But he's happy now.

Good luck.

[Bayard]

4. Try giving her some Rescue Remedy

Herbal calmative. If all else fails, try Benedryl.

[cate94]

6. Good ideas! N/t

[mnhtnbb]

7. What stage of moving are you in?

I recently moved. I took my 13 year old rescue dog who has been with me for 10 years and several moves to stay at my son's house for 3 days while I moved everything from one apartment to another in the same building. Brought her home to the new apartment and she hardly knew we'd moved. She's the type of dog who follows me everywhere all day long and she would have been quite upset.

If Goldie is used to going to visit or used to daycare, think about removing her from the chaos of moving as much as you can.

[phylny]

8. Please remember to take Goldie for many walks in your neighborhood as you get settled, using

the same route each time so she knows how to get home. The risk of running away might be greater now. I hope you get settled in your new home quickly and safely!