Moving is as stressful for our pets as it is for us humans. No matter how many responsibilities you have during the move, you have just as many responsibilities toward your pets.
Don’t forget that they are living beings who need to adapt to changes in their environment.
Therefore, when moving with pets, you must understand that preparation and a well-organized plan are crucial for everyone.
How to move with pets? We will answer this question through various advices and pet travel tips, so stay with us and read everything you need to know for a successful move and pet relocation.
Let’s walk with our furry friends through a moving journey!
- Let them explore the new location before you start moving with pets.
- Visit to the Veterinarian is Important
- If They Are Not Used to Carriers, Get Them Acclimated
- Packing Day & Your Pet Relocation
- Leave Their Items Out During Moving Day, Pack Them Last
- Pack a special bag with essential items for your pets
- Label the boxes with your pets' belongings in the most noticeable way
- And at the end of the move, just continue with old routines
Let them explore the new location before you start moving with pets
A new location and new environment can be unsettling even for people, let alone for pets who are creatures of habit. It’s important to introduce your pet to the new environment before you bring the movers to your home and start the move.
If you are moving with dogs, it’s best to take them for a walk around the neighborhood, near the building or house, so they feel secure when they finally arrive at their new home.
If you are moving with cats, it’s best to familiarize them with the new apartment, even if it’s unfurnished. You can do this 20 to 30 minutes before the movers arrive with your belongings so that the cat is not overwhelmed by the changes and the presence of unfamiliar people (the movers) when that moment comes.
Make sure your pet visits the veterinarian before you start the move. This is especially important if your veterinarian is located across town, as you don’t want to make another trip back to ensure your pet is vaccinated and, most importantly, healthy.
Prepare any necessary medications in advance because you will likely be busy when moving into your new home.
Pet relocation is a crucial part of moving because you are bringing along your so-called life partners. You don’t want to overlook any aspect of your pet’s health, especially during extreme heat or cold weather.
If They Are Not Used to Carriers, Get Them Acclimated
If you are moving with cats or smaller pets, it is possible that your pets are not used to carriers, which can pose a problem during transport, especially for long-distance moves.
However, some dogs are not that large and may need to be placed in carriers for certain reasons, so moving with dogs can also be a challenge if they are not accustomed to carriers.
Try to acclimate them to the carriers in a gentle and rewarding manner. This will help ensure a smoother journey to your new home and allow you to pick up supplies or tools if needed, and even complete some errands before fully settling in.
Packing Day & Your Pet Relocation
Moving with pets is indeed an exciting adventure, but sometimes it can become overwhelming. Especially when you bring in boxes and additional packing supplies into the apartment, pets can go wild at the sight of new things, not realizing you are actually preparing for a move.
This can be amusing and fun, but it’s important to aim to complete the move as quickly as possible, with the most time-consuming part being the packing.
Leave Their Items Out During Moving Day, Pack Them Last
Do not pack their belongings until the last moment; leave their toys available so they can play while confined to a safe space. Additionally, keep their bowls with accessible water and food throughout the entire moving day.
This way, you will ensure that the pet relocation feels like just another ordinary day for them.
Pack a special bag with essential items for your pets
During the move, and even from the moment you leave your old home, you won’t have the opportunity to meet their needs inside your new place. They will need to eat, drink, and relieve themselves outside their usual spot.
For this reason, when moving with pets, you need to have a specially packed bag with bowls, food, toys, and possibly emergency medications. This bag should be readily accessible, especially during the first few days of the move while you are still unpacking.
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Label the boxes with your pets' belongings in the most noticeable way
Why are you doing this? When you arrive at your new home, what you will need first is food for you and food for your pet.
If you haven’t been able to complete the step mentioned above, then this is the best solution for you.
Label the boxes containing your pets’ belongings as prominently as possible so you can easily find them during unpacking. This way, you can help your pets adjust to their new home.
And at the end of the move, just continue with old routines
Once moving with pets is complete, what remains is to help them adjust to their new home and new space. Just like people, they need to continue their old routines in the new home so they don’t feel insecure and threatened. Keep walking them, feeding them as usual, and using the same bowls. Even though these may seem like minor details to you, your pets notice them and need their old routines.
Even in such stressful circumstances, it’s important to think of your pets as family members and provide everything they need.
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Magical Moving & Storage is a pet-friendly moving company, and we offer excellent local moving services, as well as full packing and unpacking services. We are insured and licensed, giving you one more reason to move with us!
Even in such stressful circumstances, it’s important to think of your pets as family members and provide everything they need.
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