Whether you\u2019ve moved once or a hundred times, you\u2019ll know all of the planning and coordinating that goes into pulling off a successful relocation. Whether it\u2019s a local, cross-country or out-of-state move, or even an international move, you need to stay proactive and put a lot of planning into your relocation to make sure you\u2019ve chosen the right new place, right movers (or self-moving strategy), as well as the right time to move! On top of that, packing isn\u2019t exactly anyone\u2019s favorite experience.<\/p>\n
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Now, since your last move, you may have found yourself adding a new dog or cat (or other animal!) to your family. Hooray! A new best friend!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n We all love our pets, but coordinating a move and making sure they\u2019re properly taken care of during the entire process can be another complicated detail to take care of. However, moving with a pet doesn\u2019t have to be an arduous or stressful process. With our latest tips for moving with pets, you\u2019ll be in the best shape possible to make sure your pet gets to your new location safely and without too much stress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Before your moving day, make sure your pet(s)\u2019 tags and identification information on their collar(s) is up to date and accurate. Moving can be really chaotic, and can involve a lot of people moving into, out of, and around your home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ideally, you would put your pet in a separate room to keep them away from the chaos, but if that\u2019s not possible, make sure their information is up to date just in case they get scared and make a dash for the door. There\u2019s nothing worse than having your pet get out and having to chase after them or track them down, but it would be even worse if they didn\u2019t have your current information on their collar in order to make sure they get home safely.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Additionally, make sure to microchip your pet to make sure they can be located and returned to you if their collar is lost.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you\u2019re using a moving company for your relocation, make sure they know that you have a pet(s), and to be mindful of them. Make sure they know what sort of pet\/pets you have, and if there are any special instructions they\u2019ll need to follow as far as their conduct around your animals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n On the day of your move, it\u2019s ideal to either bring your pet to a friend\u2019s or family member\u2019s house to keep them out of the way and less stressed during moving day. Alternatively, try to house them in their crate, or in a separate room where they\u2019ll be able to be out of the way and not in any danger. They\u2019re probably going to be as stressed as you are on moving day, so make sure they\u2019re attended to and don\u2019t have any chance to get spooked and bolt.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Make sure you\u2019re transporting your smaller animals in proper well-ventilated carriers that are the proper size for them, and that are comfortable. If you have a larger dog, make sure they\u2019re on a leash at all times and cannot run away if they get frightened.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Make sure to keep your pet with you during all steps of the transportation itself – NEVER put any pet in any sort of enclosed space like a trunk or moving truck.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Our points from the last tip apply even more so to this one. Make sure your pets are comfortable and kept with you at all times during the transportation process. If you\u2019re moving long distance with a pet, plan out your trip to make sure any hotels you\u2019re staying in are pet-friendly.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n If your pet has anxiety or gets car-sick easily, also make sure to plan ahead to keep them comfortable. Talk to your veterinarian to see of any treatments or recommendations they might have, as well as any possible medications to keep your pet comfortable over the long distances you\u2019ll cover together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n With both short and long distances, make sure to take frequent breaks to get out of the car and let your pet stretch their legs, as well as to give them frequent bathroom breaks. If you\u2019re at a rest stop or really any outside area, make sure to keep your pet leashed or otherwise contained to ensure their safety.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Now that you\u2019re ready to start on the moving process, make sure to give your pet a little extra love, care, and attention during this time. If you\u2019re stressed, they\u2019ll be stressed. Worse than that, they won\u2019t know why you\u2019re stressed! Take time to reassure them and make sure they know they\u2019re not going anywhere without you!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Once you\u2019re in your new home, make sure to also take the time to safely introduce them to the space and let them take it all in. After all, it\u2019s their home too! Good luck and happy moving.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Whether you\u2019ve moved once or a hundred times, you\u2019ll know all of the planning and coordinating that goes into pulling off a successful relocation. Whether it\u2019s a local, cross-country or out-of-state move, or even an international move, you need to stay proactive and put a lot of planning into your relocation to make sure you\u2019ve […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[54],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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