Moving Pets Safely

Moving pets safely requires planning, because moving can be quite a stressful experience for humans, as well as animals! It is best to try and maintain the normal routine of your pet, and try to help it to keep calm during the move.

Start packing your things well before pet moving day, to avoid the usual last-minute rush, which may upset your pet.

Find out about the vaccinations and health certificates that may be needed before relocating pets.

You may have to consider moving with a pet in your car, since Amtrak and Greyhound don’t allow pets, and airlines tend to treat pets like baggage. If your pet is nervous in moving vehicles, ask your vet about medication that may help to reduce its stress level.

Airlines carry pets in cargo holds, where they may have to face poor ventilation, very hot or very cold temperatures, or oxygen deprivation.

You can use experienced pet movers, or consider leaving your pet under the care of a reliable kennel or pet sitter during the move.

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Get a new collar or ID tag for your pet, which has your new address and contact numbers imprinted on it. This can help you to find your pet, if it is lost during the move. Buy a high-quality pet carrier, and allow your pet to get used to spending time in it.

On moving day, keep your pet locked in a bathroom, or other secluded room. Don’t forget to put a prominent sign on the door that says “do not open,” to warn movers and others.

Carry the things your pet is familiar with, to your new home. Take care of its needs and make it comfortable as soon as you reach as your new home. Keep a photo handy, in case it gets lost.

If you are moving with pets in your car, find out in advance about hotels on your route where pets are welcomed. You can look for information about these hotels via the Internet.

While moving your pet in your car, you can use a restraining harness for a dog, and a pet carrier for a cat. Don’t lock your pet in your car’s trunk, in the back of a pickup truck, or in the storage area of a moving truck.

Never leave your pet alone in a parked car, because it can get very hot rapidly, and injure or kill the animal.

Please feel free to send us an e-mail if you need any additional information or advice about moving a pet. We will be glad to help you find the best pet move solutions!