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.