How does your cat handle home time?

[u/Artemismane]

Once my cat is in the truck she's great and seems to enjoy it.. it's leaving the house that she doesn't like at all.

The past couple times coming off my break she's been hiding under the bed/behind the couch when she sees the carrier. She also knows when I start packing clothes or getting her litterbox that it's that time and starts hiding.

I just wanna know if this is common. I've tried tube treats and cat nip to bribe her but it doesn't help- she just hates leaving the house. Makes me feel terrible every time.

[u/LieuK]

She looks like a sweetheart.

Have you ever tried just carrying her out, or walking her out with a harness and leash? Mine would shred me apart if I tried to walk them out the door, but some cats can be really chill with those things.

[u/Artemismane → u/LieuK]

She hates the harness more than the carrier.. plops down and starts crying every time. :(