Later on, you can try introducing Poofy to other areas of the house. You may want to take it slow and not overwhelm Poofy at first. Always bring her crate or cat bed and encourage her to retreat to it if she's feeling stressed. You can also bring Poofy's equipment into your new bedroom so that she can have you around for comfort during the night.

Over the next week, gradually allow Poofy greater freedom within the house. If she is an indoor/outdoor cat, don't let her outside for a few weeks, so she can learn to bond with her new territory. If your move has been a short one, you may find that Poofy has taken a sojourn back to her old stomping grounds. If she makes a habit of it, ask your former neighbors to make life hard for her and the new tenants of your house to make it clear that she is unwelcome.

With a little bit of preparation, you can make your cat's transition from your old house to the new relatively easy. A smooth transition, where the cat is exposed to a minimum of stress, will pay off. You will have a cat that is less likely to reduce your house to its original components or take its stress out on your furniture.

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