It’s always
hard getting everything organized for a move whether it’s across the street,
across town or across the country. One thing to remember is how will the move
affect your pet(s). Here are some tips to help things run a little smoother.
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Prepare
an overnight kit
o
Enough
food for a few days or the length of the move
o
Toys
o
Collar,
harness, leash
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Kitty
litter and box
·
For
cats: pull out the cat carrier a few days before the big day to prepare kitty
for the move
o
It’s
also a good idea to familiarize kitty for car travel. Take her on car rides starting with short 10
minute rides and slowly increasing to longer ones
·
For
dogs: consider taking them to the new neighborhood to familiarize them with the
area
·
Don’t
isolate your pets while packing.
o
Allow
them to investigate while you pack and move boxes
o
Keeping
them isolated might lead to nervousness and anxiety which could turn into
stress related activities like barking, jumping or hyperactivity
·
If
possible, take your pets somewhere else during the actual move to minimize
stress for them while the movers are there and coming in and out
o
This
will also help avoid them from escaping out open doors
·
It’s
best to put kitty in her own space at the new place in the beginning
o
Include
food, toys, scratching post and litter box
o
It
can be her own private refuge while adjusting to the new place
·
After
everything is moved in and the movers have left, give your dog a tour of the
new place
o
It’s
a good idea to keep fido on a leash for the initial walk-through
o
If
possible spend a few days with him before returning to work to help with the
adjustment period
·
Make
sure to update your vet with new information
o
If
you need to find a new vet, it’s a good idea to ask your new neighbors
o
Also
update their microchip information
o
Get
new tags with your new information