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Traveling By Car
- Before making the move, have new dog tags made with your new address and your phone number and email address. Keep both the new tags and the old tags with you during the move and make sure you have a recent picture of your pet with you in the event that your pet gets loose.
- Call ahead and make reservations at pet friendly hotels. These rooms can fill up quickly, so the father in advance the reservations are made, the better.
- Many pet friendly hotels do not allow pets to be left in the room unattended, so plan on taking your pet with you while going out to eat, etc. The hotel should be able to provide you with a list of pet friendly establishments in the area.
- Keep your dog on a leash or crated at all times during the move. Even if you have not had an issue with your pooch running away in the past, the stress of the move can cause your dog to run.
- Packing slowly over the course of weeks can help your pet adjust better and make sure to have your pet spend time in a crate before the move if they are not used to doing so. Have your pets nails clipped before the move to avoid them getting stuck in the crate.
- Although it is common sense, always avoid leaving your pet unattended in a car, even when cool outside.
Traveling By Plane
- If moving by plane, reservations need to be made well in advance for space in the cargo area as well as the cabin.
- Be prepared for airlines to cancel a pet’s flight due to the weather being too hot. Also, if the flight is delayed because of bad weather, your pet may be moved to a kennel facility and will need to take a different flight than you. Be prepared to take care of any costs related to the schedule change.
- Check with your airline prior to your flight; crate size requirements can be very specific.
For All Moves
- Make an effort to find a new vet in your new town before you move in case your pet becomes sick during the move. Know the vet’s exact location and hours and try to find a 24 hour vet clinic in case of an emergency.
- Keep your dog contained while all of the moving is going on; falling boxes and hazardous cleaning supplies can harm your pet.
- Set up your dog’s bed and fill it with familiar toys shortly after arriving at your new home to help your pet adjust to their new surroundings.