Rehoming a cat... Ways to lessen impact?

[carreauchompeur]

Aargh.

Currently feeling mega guilty. Off travelling for at least 6months-1yr so my lovely cat is moving in with some friends. He's an 11yo indoor-based moggy. I am the centre of his world and he is currently on my lap (standard)

He's moving into a nice new place, slightly bigger than here but with no children or other pets. What other things can I do to lessen the trauma of the move?

[carreauchompeur]

Thanks, I'm intending to do all of those things. Unfortunately it'll be a new litter tray as the current one has become very stinky but everything else is going with him. I'm going to go to the new home with him so he at least knows I'm there for a while. Just feel mega guilty but he will be well taken care of.

[carreauchompeur]

ali_kat said:

Can you get the new one now?

Don't forget, he should have 2

Unfortunately logistics dictate it's already at the new home.

Why 2?1

[carreauchompeur]

ali_kat said:

Because you should have 1 per cat & a spare

You learn something new every day. Why is that? He's never had any accidents other than when I first had him and hadn't changed it and I received some 'eggs' laid around the house

[carreauchompeur]

Thanks, good shout. I know he will be fine in time, he's a very forward cat and confident with everyone who comes around but we do have a strong bond and I don't like having to move him.