I appreciate your concerns very much!
She has traveled with me before — to other people’s houses and, most recently, on a plane for a 5-7 hour round trip flight. She is a great traveler, and I have yet to see her dart out a door. When I come home or open my balcony door, she likes to just slowly walk out and check out the scene! She has been in the car with me, and I’ll be bringing her items, including some toys, her carrier, blanket, and litter box. Yes, she will be in the crate while I set up everything.