A Guide for Moving with Furry Family Members

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

Preparing for your move

Step one is to get all their medical records. This really should not be hard because most vets will just transfer the records electronically.

It's also important to replenish any medications which they take and bring the meds along on the trip with them!

If you are driving across the country or even just locally, it might help to bring some type of bedding for your pet such as blankets or towels that can serve as makeshift beds in the car. They might feel more at ease resting on something soft as compared to sitting on plastic or metal in the carrier or kennel for a lengthy period of time.

Packing the necessities

It's not possible to move together with furry friends without packing the essentials, which includes from their food to their favorite toy. The ideal thing you should do is pack these items inside of a box on their own to make sure they are effortless to locate when you want them. In relation to food, put adequate for at least two weeks for every pet into a container or perhaps box that has an airtight seal on it.

Subsequently, make sure your household pets always have toys and treats accessible. It's also advisable to include all medications or grooming supplies for any special requirements your pet may have. Also remember about leashes, collars, along with other safety equipment!

Deciding on the best style of carrier

Whenever moving with your pets, you must ensure you are able to get them from one residence to the other securely. One of the best approaches to make this happen is by making use of a carrier. There are various kinds of carriers out there, so you will need to take a little time to determine which kind is right for the family pet.

Whatever sort of carrier you choose, ensure it is big enough for your furry friend; otherwise, they might feel cramped during their journey!

Ensuring safety and comfort

Household pets may feel anxiety and stress and they also understand if situations are changing, even if they cannot explain to you. This means they may be apt to try to run outdoors if a door is open. They might be inclined to nip at people - both familiar and strangers - or to hide in new places.

It's a wise idea to provide a secure space for your family pet to go when they're feeling overwhelmed. And if you will be pre-occupied and not able to keep close track of them, for instance in the course of packing or perhaps when the moving company is loading or unloading the truck, you should put them in an empty bedroom or bathroom with the door shut to make certain they don't escape.

On moving day, swap out the tags on their collar with new ones which include your new street address and, if applicable, new phone number. This helps to ensure that should your pet escapes or maybe otherwise lost throughout the move, they should be able to find their way back to you. It's also advisable to bring up to date their microchip information during this time period with all the new details.

Special obstacles while moving with furry friends

Moving with domestic pets provides distinctive obstacles that you don't need to bother about when moving without them. Such as, your animal may not be usually overly pumped up about the thought of the moving company entering the home and messing up his or her preferred places with packing containers. However it is also essential to know what you're able to do to make certain the family pet is snug and safe over the move. Luckily, there are a few simple steps it is possible to take to make sure they are content during the transition.

To begin with, try saving their area for last when packing. Try to keep the pandemonium out of their bedding, eating, and bathroom locations as much as you can. This gives them safe and sound places to retreat to.

Put furry friends in an unused room and shut the door each whilst leaving your current residence and into your new home. You might have to do this each time you go in and out for a little bit as your pet adjusts to their new house.

Next, for anyone who is moving to a different residence in a nearby area, try taking your dog for strolls or to a dog park in the new area so they can start getting familiar with the vicinity. Should you have a cat, try bringing something from the new home to your current house so the cat may sniff it and become familiar with the aroma.

Relocating interferes with their routine and also life in general, so it is important they have sufficient time to become familiar in relation to their new surroundings. Find approaches to expose them to their new residence prior to when you officially move in together. Take them around the home on a leash or allow them to explore outdoors while supervised.

Moving with pets generally is a little more challenging as compared to relocating alone. Follow this guide and you will be fully ready.