Moving with Pets
Help your PETS have a stress-free move
Moving is tough enough on humans, but animals don't have a clue why strangers are removing the furniture. Like the rest of us, pets need a little extra TLC at moving time. Here’s what you can do to make their move easier at both ends and on the road.
- Take your time and stay calm around your pet
- Make travel arrangements
- Visit your veterinarian for records/shots
- Stick with your routines
- Make a pet room in each house for moving day
- Get tags and leashes updated to new address
If traveling far, remember to take:
- Veterinary records, certificates, and recent photos
- Medications
- Your pets' usual foods and plenty of water from the home you're leaving
- Food and water bowls, a can opener, and resealable lids
- Toys, chew bones, and treats
- Leashes for cats and dogs
- Beds (pillows, towels, or other crate liners)
- Plastic bags and scoops for dogs
- Litter box for cats
- Cage covers for birds and rodents
- Paper towels for messes
- Provisions for the first day at the new home
If you can’t take your pet with you:
This is one of the hardest choices to make. If your family or friends are unable to give your pet a home, what are your choices? Finding a home for your furry friend is challenging and we know some great people involved in re-homing pets. Animal Advocates www.animaladvocates.com offers fostering and adoption.