| For realistic tips for humans who are moving with | | | | Encourage passers-by to tap on the glass at all |
| cats, read Making the Big Move: How to | | | | hours, especially if your owner has forgotten to |
| transform relocation into a creative life transition | | | | draw the curtains.If you suspect your owners |
| and visit other relocation resources on this site.1. | | | | have snuck you into the room without checking, |
| If you sense your owner plans to move, be on | | | | begin yowling as soon as they try to move you |
| your best behavior.Revive those terminally cute | | | | to a more secluded spot.7. When it's time to hit |
| poses you used to get yourself adopted. Let your | | | | the road at 6 AM, you don't want to be found. If |
| owner sleep past 5 AM. Keep your paws out of | | | | you can position yourself under the queensize |
| your owner's hair.Use the litterbox religiously. If | | | | bed, out of reach of your owner's arms, you can |
| you must throw up, head for the bathroom and | | | | delay everyone's travel plans for a good half hour. |
| skip the windowsills.You do not want your owner | | | | The award for the most creative hiding place |
| to entertain thoughts like, "I don't want to ruin the | | | | goes to the feline who wedged herself between |
| beautiful floors in our new home," or, "You know, | | | | mattress cover and springs.Caution: This only |
| it's really hard to rent an apartment when you | | | | works if your owner really adores you. If you |
| have a cat."2. Here's a great game. Jump into an | | | | can't be found in twenty minutes, you might be |
| empty box, stick your head out and hold the | | | | looking for a new home.8. Insist on being present |
| pose while your owner runs around looking for a | | | | when boxes are unpacked. Jump into each box to |
| camera. As soon as she appears, finger on snap | | | | make sure the contents arrived safely. If your |
| button, turn around and point your tail at the | | | | owners lock you into the bathroom "so kitty can't |
| camera.You'll learn some new cuss words, | | | | escape," use the opportunity to practice your |
| guaranteed.3. The arrival of the moving van is | | | | singing. The movers need entertainment, too.9. |
| your cue to hide. You can have lots of fun with | | | | Demand to test each windowsill of the new home. |
| this one.Your owner will run around frantically, | | | | If you still have claws, test the curtains to see if |
| cursing the movers: "You idiots! You left the door | | | | they'll hold your weight. Fifteen pounds? Should be |
| open! Now little Furball is gone forever!"After | | | | no problem.Miniblinds offer limitless opportunities |
| they've wasted an hour running around the | | | | for new versions of torture-the-owner. How |
| neighborhood, appear out of nowhere and begin | | | | many can you bend? How about breaking off a |
| to wash. When they shriek, "Oh there she is!" and | | | | little hole for your head to peek through? Cute.10. |
| try to hug you, summon an aloof glare and wash | | | | Encourage your owner to get a dog. You may |
| your face again.Bonus tip: If you really want to | | | | never have to move again. "Honey, we can't |
| freak them out, hide in your cat carrier.4. As you | | | | move. We could never afford another place |
| begin your twelve-hour drive, remember that | | | | where Spot could have a yard."Read more articles |
| your owners would rather listen to your yowling | | | | and subscribe to my free weekly ezine to receive |
| than to the latest tapes or the local weather and | | | | weekly tips and insights. Visit my career and |
| news. Keep it up!5. Demand a sandbox break as | | | | business website.Free Content Option: You may |
| soon as your owner begins driving on a road | | | | use this article in any mediium if you include my |
| where it is absolutely impossible to pull over. A | | | | resource box (below). No charge if you normally |
| narrow bridge with bumper-to-bumper traffic is a | | | | do not pay authors. If you pay contributors, I |
| good choice.6. Motel etiquette calls for you to sit | | | | expect to be paid, too! |
| in the window, looking absolutely adorable. | | | | |