Moving Your Pets

If you plan on moving and have pets, you must be careful and make sure that the right preparation goes into successfully moving your pet to your new dwelling. Make sure your pet is healthy (have it checked up at the vet if necessary) and that you are aware of your buildings pet policies. This is extremely important, as you don’t want to end up in a bad situation because of your lack of knowledge.

Before you leave, make sure you have food, water, toys and treats, your pet’s I.D. tag with a phone number and/or address, and a leash for your pet with you. You are moving your pets a short distance, it is almost a given that you transport them in your car with you. Be prepared to make several stops along the way as some pets respond extremely erratically to moving. If you are moving your pets a farther distance, then make the necessary preparations. Are you going to stop anywhere? Is the trip overnight? Does the hotel you registered at have a pet friendly policy?

If your pet is large and/or hard to transfer, then you might consider using a pet moving service. They will give you good tips on how to successfully move your pet and what specific details you should watch out for.