MOVING with pets
To make the transition between residences easy for you and your pets, check out these helpful tips from tripswithpets.com. BEFORE THE MOVE: Become familiar with leash laws, pet ordinances and pet licensing requirements with the state or county you are moving to. • If you are renting, carefully review the lease to ensure that pets are allowed before you move in. • Secure a new vet and have records transferred in advance of your move. Talk to your current veterinarian for referrals or research vets in your new area online. • Get your pet a new identification tag that includes your pet’s name, your name, new address and phone number. • Have a plan for how you are going to properly restrain your pet in your vehicle. • If your move requires an overnight stay to reach your destination, plan ahead for overnight accommodations that are pet friendly.
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• Keep your pet secure. Place your pet in a designated safe place where he/she won’t accidentally escape as people are coming in and out of the house. • Check on your pet frequently and try to maintain a regular feeding, walking and bathroom schedule.
YOUR NEW HOME: Prepare your new home. Have all of your pet’s necessities and essentials ready for them on day one so they feel comfortable in their new settings. • Keep them leashed when not in the house or yard until they are familiarized with the new surroundings. • Secure pets during move-in. Just as you did on the day you moved out, keep your pet in a safe and quiet place to ensure they don’t accidentally escape. • Have a recent photo of your pet in the unfortunate event that they do run off during the move.
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