Make Moving Easier Complete Guide - Make Moving with Pets Easier | 页面 18

Your reaction to this might be to spoil your pet with even more leniency than
usual, letting him roam and explore to his heart's content. And while a certain
amount of exploring isn't a bad idea, letting him roam free while you're
actually packing the truck can pose a real threat to his safety. Think about it:
You're distracted, doors are being propped open, everybody (including your
pet, most likely) is stressed. It's much safer to keep your pet somewhere safe
during this process—maybe in a closed-off room or maybe at a friend's house
or doggie daycare. If you have no choice but to allow him to be loose, at least
make sure your pet is being supervised and that anyone helping you with the
move knows where he is (and isn't) allowed to go.
Along those lines, you should also consider keeping your pet safe and confined
upon arrival at the new house. Let him explore little by little so that he's not
immediately overwhelmed with all the new sights, smells and sounds,
especially as you're still getting furniture set up and boxes out of the way.
Mistake 3: Not Updating Your Pet's ID and Microchip
If you've had your pet microchipped, that's a great start, but as you're getting
ready to move into your new place, make sure that his microchip has
information that will actually be helpful in the event that he gets lost. Ideally,
you'll have your cell phone number attached to it — and if that doesn't change
with the move, all the better.
But even pets who've never strayed before may be more likely to get spooked
and run away during the moving process, so it's a good idea to put updated ID
tags on your dog's collar—and even if your indoor catdoesn't typically wear a
collar, now is a perfect time to pick one up for her and outfit her with up-to-
date ID information, too.
Mistake 4: Assuming Your Pet Will Adjust Quickly and Easily