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Wednesday, August 19, 2020

A Guide to Moving With Pets

Relocating across country is an exciting and life changing transition. Having said that, there is quite a bit of stress that comes with a long-distance move. This can be an overwhelming process for everyone in the family and more so, your pets. The reason is because pets have an instinctive fear of new surroundings, so you want to help them get adjusted quickly.

There are a few steps to take in order to prepare your pets for the move. It is pertinent to keep them calm and help them transition into the new home.

 

Packing and Prepping

Moving does not happen overnight, especially when you are relocating from one part of the country to another. Packing your possessions, decluttering and giving away unwanted ones and preparing your current place for the next owner or renter are parts of the process. All these can impact your pet. Here are some important ways to care for your furry family member during the chaos. 

1.      Keep your pets as calm as possible while moving boxes

You may start packing your home weeks or even months ahead.  As it is a tedious process for you, it is can be a stressful one for your pet.  Dogs, especially thrive on routine and familiarity so when their home is changing, so would their anxiety level.  You may want to keep things normal for as long as possible by starting at the areas where your pet does not spend much time in.  Packing up items from the garage or basement will give you a good head start and won't impact your pets compared to packing away in the living room or bedroom. Boxing up items from the garage, basement, attic, and closets will give you a huge head start, but won’t impact your pets the way packing away the living room or bedrooms will.

 

2. Keep moving boxes out of the way.

Stacks of boxes within reach of a curious kitten or a dog can be a safety hazard.  They can also cause your pet stress because they are a barrier  they can also cause your precious pet stress because they are a barrier to certain parts of the house.

 

3.  Leave your pet’s belongings out until moving day.

In order to help your pet feel secure amid the moving madness, you may have to leave the cat's litter box or dog's crate around until the last moments before packing the truck.

 

Transporting your pet

One of the best ways to transport your pet to your new place is to hire a professional pet mover.  Pet movers offer a variety of services including personally transporting your pets by car or private plane.  Pet movers can also navigate tricky situations like quarantines and flight regulations when the need arises.  Finding an affordable pet transport service that you can trust is often not always straightforward.  This is where online shipping marketplace such as Shiply can help. All you need to do is fill up some information online and start to receive personalized quotes in your email.  You can compare quotes and check their feedback score all in one place.  

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