6 Hacks For Moving With Pets
If you have pets, chances are they are members of your family and you love them very much. Many times when moving to a new home, family pets can become an issue. Below are a few tips for moving with pets.
- ID TAGS AND COLLARS
Before you make a move into a new location, go ahead and make sure that all of your animals have the proper id tags and collars on. If phone numbers and addresses need to be updated on the dog tags, go ahead and take care of that before you move. Many times pets can get a little discombobulated when you move and they may wander off trying to find the home they have become accustomed to. If you have the correct numbers and address on their tag, they can easily be returned to you.
- KEEP PETS IN CRATES ON MOVING DAY
Whether or not your pet is used to being in a crate, if you are in the middle of moving to a new home, moving day needs to be crate day for your pets. This will help to insure that they are not left behind or that they don't get stepped on in all the hustle and bustle.
- PET HOTELS
If you are moving a long distance, make sure that you map out hotels along the way that are pet friendly. This way you won't end up being turned away from your hotel at the last minute when they see you have pets. Taking care of this beforehand will make for much better travel for everyone involved.
- VETS
If you are moving far away you are going to need to get all of your pet's vaccination papers and other materials from your vet's office. Be sure to take care of this well in advance so you don't forget to do it. Perhaps your current vet can even recommend a new vet in or nearby your new location.
- OVERNIGHT PET BAG
Since your pet is part of your family, treat them as such by packing them an overnight bag with enough items such as food, water, jackets, toys, etc to get them through the first few days of your move. You are going to be busy enough without having to worry that your pet has all that he or she needs during your move so pack accordingly.
- PET RELOCATORS
If you simply can't take your pet along for the move, but you want them to arrive at your new house safe and sound, you may want to hire a pet relocation company to do this for you!
Hopefully these tips for moving with your pet will be beneficial to you during your move to your new home!
Courtesy of Huntsville AL Real Estate Broker Mike Manosky!