Doing a transport tomorrow, am I forgetting anything?

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I'm transporting a civvie to her new mom tomorrow, it's about a 2.5 to 3 hour drive for us, and then about another 2.5 to 3 hours with her new mom to her new home. I've not done a transport before and want to make sure I don't forget anything. We've got a carrier (her new mom also has carrier she is bringing), her vet records, Marbles' favorite cubie, bottled water and a bowl, and will pick up a small litter pan with disposable litter at the shelter when we pick up Marbles. I've also got directions, a map, cell phone numbers, email address, etc. Am I forgetting something obvious, or just being a worry wart?

Paula & Nanner
 
Treats? When we picked up Maxwell at the airport we had about a 3 hour drive home, so I took along a few low carb treats and fresh piddle pads. Now of course he had just been on a long flight so he did need his piddle pad changed when we picked him up. And we didn't know if we would have room for even a little litter box, so that was our option with him having to remain in his carrier. If he would get fussy I would slip him a treat or two and that seemed to help.

Mel, Maxwell and The Fur Gang
 
well this is optional of course, but how about a welcoming gift of a nice fresh catnip pillowy toy. just something that says 'we love you'
it may serve as a calming toy for his ride to his new home.
 
Pack a change of towels or bedding for the carrier, water for washing, face cloth, paper towels, plastic gloves, hand sanitizer, small plastic bags for scooping litter, larger plastic bags for disposing of garbage (in the event of vomiting/diarrhea on the carrier).

Put some familiar scented clothing such as an old shirt in the carrier.

Collar and id tag or microchip information.

If he is a good traveller, feed lightly before the trip and/or on the handover.

(Optional) A harness and leash. (But never open the car door unless the cat is secured in the carrier).

Both parties should have the number of a third party contact in case cell phones fail.

If possible, secure the carrier in the back seat with a seat belt.
 
Since it sounds like that you are going to move the cat from one carrier to another, I also suggest putting a harness on her in case she tries to slip away when she is out of the carrier. Also, make sure all doors are closed when you make the switch. The better option is to have her in a carrier that her new mom can keep so you don't have to switch carriers. Unless the cat is used to traveling and new people, most cats get very stressed when traveling and may try to run away if given the chance.
 
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