Moving With Pets

Prior to moving day make sure your pets are fitted with collars and id tags with your name and current cell phone number.

Moving with pets. If you are moving to your new home by car and taking your pets you ll need to be prepared and organized. This will ensure that your cat or dog won t get scared and try to make a quick getaway while the movers load up the truck. Planning your road trip. Don t wait until the last minute because you may be out of luck.

Pets cannot be moved on the moving van. These requirements may differ in your new home especially when moving to a new state. During the moving process try to keep your pet s routine as normal as possible. With all the packing of boxes clanging of pots and pans and shifting around of furniture your pet can easily become lost in the commotion.

Since most people move on weekends and that s when most people board their pets you should schedule your boarding as soon as you know your moving day. The humane society of the united states recommends pets travel by car rather than airline especially if you re experiencing a relocation or cross country move. The most important thing any pet owner can do before moving with their pets is plan plan plan says steve zawistowski ph d senior vice president of aspca animal sciences. Moving can be stressful for people so just imagine how anxious it can make your pets.

Spending some quality time with your pet before your move will prove beneficial for you both. Moving is not a quick and easy process. Whether you re traveling across town or across the country here are some tips for making moving day as easy and stress free as possible for the entire family including your beloved pets. By air with the pet either accompanying you or in an appropriate container traveling as air freight.

However moving with pets has its challenges. On moving day keep your pets in a quiet room with the door shut or at a friend s house. Nor except for seeing eye dogs accompanying blind persons are they permitted on trains or buses. It can be stressful for everyone involved including pets.

Check the rules and regulations before moving your pets. There are other things you might overlook too that would greatly reduce the strain on your pet s life during a relocation. We have some helpful tips to keep your furry companion safe during your move. Typically when moving you need to bring certificates with you showing that your pet has had the proper inspections and vaccines.

If your cat s only exposure to a carrier was when she came home from the shelter now s the time to leave it where she can examine it daily. I ve moved with four cats and a fish and it s not an easy task. They can easily get stressed out when there s unexpected activity in their home or when they re introduced to a new environment.