Cats grow very fond of places as well as of people, and dread to change
their homes. When a cat is to be taken to another house to live, she
should be carried in a cat-basket with openings in the top so that she
can have fresh air to breathe and can see what is going on. Holes may be
made in a common basket, but the cover must be firmly fastened with a
strong strap or cord. Once arrived at her new quarters, pussy should be
shut up in a quiet room with food and water and a pan of dry earth. At
dusk, when the outer doors are shut, she may be allowed to go into other
rooms with some friendly guide. For two or three days she should be kept
in the house, and great pains should be taken not to trouble or frighten
her while she is learning to feel at home.
Remember, in handling a cat, that it hurts her to be lifted by her front
paws alone. Her hind legs should be supported at the same time.
[Illustration: THE TRAVELING BASKET.]
Ribbons and collars are entirely out of place on a cat. They are likely
to get caught on twigs and nails, and may even cause death. They
certainly give no pleasure to the wearer. Harrison Weir, who has written
a book about cats, calls especial attention to the danger of collars and
ribbons.
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