Moving With Pets: Tips to make your move stress free
With proper planning and support, moving to a new home can be easy. Hiring expert movers and really thinking about how to transition a pet to a new space makes this more manageable. Planning before the transfer, doing some research and sticking to a schedule help pet owners move to a new home without adding stress to their lives.
Gather Together Important Supplies
It is important that essential items like food, the pet carrier and medications are easy to find and use. The night before the move, one should pack a separate bag that will accompany the pet and the owner. When movers come into a home, explain where other pet equipment and items are located and where they should be moved upon arrival to the new home. This ensures that a dog, cat or pet’s area is quickly set up.
Keep with the Routine
Animals live by their routines. Thus, a pet owner should make sure to walk their pet at the same time, even on the day of the move, feed their pet at the same time and stick with other aspects of the routine. before getting into a car, smart owners will make sure their animal has been fed and has some snacks in his or her carrier or crate. Once at the new home, smart owners will set up their animal’s bed and food and make sure that they continue with the routine. This makes it easier to transition a pet to a new home and to also make the move less stressful for both owner and animal.
Make a Detailed Checklist
It is important to identify key services in a new home or area. This involves researching local veterinarians, parks and pet stores. All health documents should be on hand in case of an emergency as should any medications. It is important to know where pet toys, snacks, training equipment and other items are stored. The more organized a person is, the easier moving with a pet will be. Or try our own moving checklist
Make a Transportation Plan
Most experts recommend that pet owners keep their animals close by when physically moving from one location to another. However if you’re moving overseas, one may have to transfer their pet, if flying. This means that owners should make sure their animal has the proper identification. A travel identification tag ensures that an animal is not lost, and smart pet owners will check and double-check a new state’s pet entry rules. Pet carriers need to be secure and comfortable so that animals are not stressed during transport. Smart owners will make sure that the animal gets used to the carrier and that a favorite toy accompanies the pet.
Pets need special care when they are moving. It is hard for animals to adjust to a lot of change, especially a new home. Taking the time to make this transition easier ensures an animal will not experience a lot of stress. Careful packing and communication with movers goes a long way. Making checklists, researching a new home and making sure essential items are on hand helps animals stay on schedule and makes this movie less stressful for both owner and pet.
Clockwork Removals are one of the premier removal companies UK businesses and individuals use when looking to move house or relocate office. If you’re looking to arrange a move, in need of advice or want to learn more about the services we offer, contact us today.
