Make Moving Easier Complete Guide - Make Moving with Pets Easier | Page 4

moving day. Don't pack the food away! Keep your pet's food, water, bowls,
medication and any other important supplies (like that favorite squeaky toy)
off the moving truck and with you.
7. Moving Day: During the actual moving day, where boxes and furniture are
being moved, pets should be removed. Find a friend who wouldn't mind pet
sitting or find a place away from all the noise of moving such as a doggy day
care or cat care center. If you can visit them during a spare moment, it can
help reassure the pets that nothing is going on. Keeping pets locked away in a
room during moving day can make them anxious from all the noise and new
people that might be in your home. If you must keep them locked away, find a
quiet room, water bowl and put a HUGE sign on the door.
8. Travel with Your Pet: Unless your move is long distance or international,
your pet will likely be traveling by car with you nearby. By driving them
yourself you can care for them and give them a sense of familiarity as they
move. To prepare your pet for this trip, drive for short distances with your pet
to prepare them before the final move. Also, remember to plan ahead for any
special carriers your pets may need for transportation. There are even special
seat belts for large dogs.
9. Air Travel: If you are moving your pet by air or internationally, check all
rules and regulations far ahead of the day you plan to leave and remember to
keep your pet's special documentation at hand.
10. After Moving Day: Don't let pets roam around the neighborhood until
they are acclimated. Take them out on a leash to explore their new territory
and show them how to get home. If you let them out in a new place right away,
they might get lost or run away due to stress. Make sure your pet's new
identification tags are secured to their collar.