Moving With Pets

Moving can be stressful for people so just imagine how anxious it can make your pets.

Moving with pets. Nor except for seeing eye dogs accompanying blind persons are they permitted on trains or buses. If you don t board your pet you should arrange for a closed off room that will not have in and out foot traffic. Don t wait until the last minute because you may be out of luck. There are other things you might overlook too that would greatly reduce the strain on your pet s life during a relocation.

However moving with pets has its challenges. Pets cannot be moved on the moving van. Since most people move on weekends and that s when most people board their pets you should schedule your boarding as soon as you know your moving day. The most important thing any pet owner can do before moving with their pets is plan plan plan says steve zawistowski ph d senior vice president of aspca animal sciences.

All pets require special attention and can be es. Moving across town across state or across the country is never easy. If you are moving to your new home by car and taking your pets you ll need to be prepared and organized. Considered one of life s top stressors pulling up stakes impacts every member of the family including small four legged fur babies.

I ve moved with four cats and a fish and it s not an easy task. Planning your road trip. This will ensure that your cat or dog won t get scared and try to make a quick getaway while the movers load up the truck. When you go new places with atlas we want to provide a smooth transition for everyone including your pets.

Moving companies are not allowed to transport pets. They can easily get stressed out when there s unexpected activity in their home or when they re introduced to a new environment. Spending some quality time with your pet before your move will prove beneficial for you both. On moving day keep your pets in a quiet room with the door shut or at a friend s house.

Moving with pets can be stressful but with some pre planning the move can be done successfully in a more tranquil manner. Check the rules and regulations before moving your pets. Typically when moving you need to bring certificates with you showing that your pet has had the proper inspections and vaccines. These requirements may differ in your new home especially when moving to a new state.

During the moving process try to keep your pet s routine as normal as possible. If your cat s only exposure to a carrier was when she came home from the shelter now s the time to leave it where she can examine it daily.