Smuggling Kitty into work won’t be a good idea if your cat is a proud and independent roamer who has activities you don’t even have a clue about for most of the day and/or night. If he is the type to hop in and out of the cat door regularly, he is going to find being confined in a small bag a day of nightmares and the yowling will definitely let the cat out of the bag even if the clawing doesn’t. Alternatively, if your cat is quiet and often comfortable sitting near you for long periods of time, he may the an ideal stealth cat for the office.
If the last experience your cat had of going in a cat carrier involved going to the vet, seeing rabid, dribbling dogs nosing him and he urinated all over himself, then perhaps give this whole idea a miss. On the other hand, if he’s the model of good behavior and loves travelling, you’re on your way!
Know the layout of your office so that you know precisely, where your boss will be sitting in relation to your area – in particular, know his or her line of sight to your desk or workspace. Evaluate your workspace or office area to determine where you will keep the cat while you’re working at your desk. Map out where he’ll sit and the best place to keep him concealed from the boss and any nosy co-workers. Review any obstacles or hurdles you might face, such as a meeting or your lunch plans. Look over your schedule to identify the best day for your cat to come to work. Days that you have to work late or have numerous meetings are likely days to avoid because your cat will be frisky and bored after long hours.
Make sure that the bag is not a designated cat or animal carrier - the cat will certainly be out of the proverbial bag if you sneak the cat in using a cat carrier. That is, unless you’re able to cloak the carrier and stash it in a corner behind the filing cabinet.
If questioned, say you have to return a lot of library books after work.
This is a good time to discover your cat’s suitability or otherwise to participate in this venture. If he yowls persistently and claws you frantically, he’s telling you something loud and clear. Don’t just leave him in the bag. Walk around with him in the bag and try travel with him too. You need to know what he’s capable of before carrying out operation cat sneak.
A cat that won’t go into the bag frontward will be easier backed into the bag. Needless to say though, if you’re having this much trouble getting him in, perhaps it’s not the right day or time to be doing this. [6] X Research source
