Leaving Apartment: Need Advice for Best Kitty Friend
Some Back Story
This is Milo! He's a stray that showed up next to my car back in April of last year at my apartment complex. He followed me to my unit and we hung out for a bit. I noticed over the next couple of months I'd see him hanging around my complex. One time, he was near my neighbor's fence but this time he had a collar. I figured maybe someone took him in. The next time I saw him, he was collarless so I brought him home to play a bit. Recently, I put a collar on him just in case he wandered too far from the complex or got hurt. I got a call from someone asking if I lost my cat. I explained Milo was a stray but it turns out my neighbor (the caller) actually took him in a while back. He's neutered and got his shots. He stays at their place but he comes and goes as he pleases. They offered to share him with me as he's a bit of a free spirit. He's been such a big source of comfort and companionship this past winter, especially since I've been unemployed up until very recently. I'll admit, he's been healing my heart and allowing me to be affectionate in a way I've never been before as I never had mammalian pets. He's very well behaved and listens when I tell him to get down from certain places. He loves playing fetch with his toy mice and ball. He follows me around the apartment complex when I'm running errands. Lately, he will show up late at night by climbing onto my balcony and knocking on my window! I let him in, give him some treats, and we.play for a bit.
My Predicament
My roommate and I agreed we are not renewing our lease on our 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom apartment. She is moving to a different county while I'm staying here for my new job. My goal is to hopefully get a 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom in the same complex. If I do score a unit, I want Milo to be able to find me still! He usually is able to wander the complex at all times and he seems to know not to go outside in the parking lot area or in the street. His radius from his other owner isn't huge but it's enough for him to get around and meet the residents. Remember, he is able to follow me around the complex and find me if I'm maybe walking to the laundry room or to my car. But I don't want him showing up to my current unit if I'm going to be moving in a month. I'm not ready to say goodbye to one of my best friends. I love him a lot and would appreciate some advice. Thanks in advance!
Some Back Story
This is Milo! He's a stray that showed up next to my car back in April of last year at my apartment complex. He followed me to my unit and we hung out for a bit. I noticed over the next couple of months I'd see him hanging around my complex. One time, he was near my neighbor's fence but this time he had a collar. I figured maybe someone took him in. The next time I saw him, he was collarless so I brought him home to play a bit. Recently, I put a collar on him just in case he wandered too far from the complex or got hurt. I got a call from someone asking if I lost my cat. I explained Milo was a stray but it turns out my neighbor (the caller) actually took him in a while back. He's neutered and got his shots. He stays at their place but he comes and goes as he pleases. They offered to share him with me as he's a bit of a free spirit. He's been such a big source of comfort and companionship this past winter, especially since I've been unemployed up until very recently. I'll admit, he's been healing my heart and allowing me to be affectionate in a way I've never been before as I never had mammalian pets. He's very well behaved and listens when I tell him to get down from certain places. He loves playing fetch with his toy mice and ball. He follows me around the apartment complex when I'm running errands. Lately, he will show up late at night by climbing onto my balcony and knocking on my window! I let him in, give him some treats, and we.play for a bit.
My Predicament
My roommate and I agreed we are not renewing our lease on our 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom apartment. She is moving to a different county while I'm staying here for my new job. My goal is to hopefully get a 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom in the same complex. If I do score a unit, I want Milo to be able to find me still! He usually is able to wander the complex at all times and he seems to know not to go outside in the parking lot area or in the street. His radius from his other owner isn't huge but it's enough for him to get around and meet the residents. Remember, he is able to follow me around the complex and find me if I'm maybe walking to the laundry room or to my car. But I don't want him showing up to my current unit if I'm going to be moving in a month. I'm not ready to say goodbye to one of my best friends. I love him a lot and would appreciate some advice. Thanks in advance!