{"id":20154,"date":"2016-10-05T21:07:00","date_gmt":"2016-10-05T21:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ippblogdev.frontrowdigital.com\/blogs\/uncategorized\/stress-free-moving-with-your-pet\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T20:53:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T20:53:12","slug":"stress-free-moving-with-your-pet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/pet-parenting\/stress-free-moving-with-your-pet\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Move With Your Pet Stress-Free"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 dir=\"ltr\"><em>FEATURED POST BY TRIPSWITHPETS.COM<\/em><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Moving to a new home can be just as stressful on the family pet as it is on you. Below are some tips to keep your pet happy and safe when moving. \u00a0They include pre-move preparation as well as tips for moving day and arriving at your new home. \u00a0In addition, please be sure to review specific\u00a0Pet Travel Tips for the Car and Pet Travel Tips for Flying.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pre-Move Preparation<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Pet Laws and Regulations: \u00a0Become familiar with the state\/province leash laws, pet ordinances, and pet licensing requirements. \u00a0For state\/province laws, contact the State Department of Agriculture or State Veterinarian\u2019s office. \u00a0For local ordinances, contact the City Clerks\u2019 office, local humane organization, or animal control facility in the area in which you\u2019ll be relocating.<\/p>\n<p>If you are planning to rent a house or apartment, be sure to carefully review the lease to ensure that pets are allowed before you move in.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Talk To Your Pet\u2019s Vet: \u00a0Talk to your veterinarian about traveling with a pet who doesn\u2019t like to travel. They can recommend behavior modification tactics or medication that might lessen the stress of travel. Depending on your new address, your pet may also need additional vaccinations, medications, and health certificates. In addition, be sure to get a copy of all your pet\u2019s medical records for your pet\u2019s new vet.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Secure a New Vet: \u00a0It\u2019s important to have a new veterinarian lined up before you move. \u00a0Ask your current vet for a referral or research new veterinarian online.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">New Identification Tag: Get a new pet ID tag that includes your pet\u2019s name, your name, new address and telephone number. An up-to-date ID tag is a lost pet\u2019s ticket home.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Maintain Normal Routine: \u00a0Pack over a period of time and try to maintain your pet\u2019s normal routine. Advance planning will make your move less stressful.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Pet Restraint for Car Travel: \u00a0Have a plan for how you\u2019re going to properly restrain your pet in your vehicle. \u00a0This is a crucial element of pet travel that is not taken seriously enough. The reality is that hundreds of pets are injured or even killed each year because they are allowed free reign in cars, trucks, RVs, and SUVs. \u00a0Even more real is the toll in human life and property damage caused when an \u201centhusiastic\u201d animal distracts a driver, leading to an accident. Vehicle pet barriers, pet seat belts, pet car seats, and pet travel crates are all excellent ways to keep your pet (and you) safe when traveling in your vehicle. \u00a0It\u2019s important to familiarize your pet with the vehicle restraint of choice weeks or months before traveling so that they are comfortable. See more<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripswithpets.com\/twp-blog\/pet-travel-tips-for-the-car\" class=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0Pet Travel Tips for the Car.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Secure Pet Friendly Accommodations in advance: If your move is such that you\u2019ll need to make overnight stops along the way, be sure to secure to secure these accommodations before you hit the road. \u00a0Our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripswithpets.com\/search-hotels-by-route\" class=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Search By Route<\/a>\u00a0option will allow you to find pet friendly lodging along your route by plugging in your origination location and final destination. \u00a0Pet policies do change sometimes without notice and accommodations may be limited so it\u2019s recommended that you book your\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripswithpets.com\/\" class=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pet friendly lodging<\/a>\u00a0in advance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Plan Ahead for Air Travel: Check with your veterinarian and the airline if your pet will be flying. Visit our\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripswithpets.com\/airline-pet-policies\" class=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Airline Pet Policies<\/a>\u00a0page to familiarize yourself with the rules specific to the airline you are flying. \u00a0For more on safe air travel, see Pet Travel Tips for Flying.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Moving Day<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Keep Your Pet Secure: Place your pet in a safe, quiet place, such as the bathroom or pet carrier on moving day so that he or she cannot escape. If you place your pet in a room, place a large sign on the door that says \u201cDo Not Enter.\u201d Containing your pet in a pet carrier on moving day will keep them safely confined as well. Gradually get them used to the carrier ahead of time by having your pet spend time in it prior to moving day.<br class=\"kix-line-break\"><br class=\"kix-line-break\">Another option is to have your pet stay at a friend\u2019s house or their favorite doggy day care on moving day.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Check on them Regularly: \u00a0Check on your pet throughout the day. \u00a0Be sure to maintain their regular feeding, walking, and potty break schedule.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Your New Home<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Prepare Your New Home: Pets love familiar surroundings so be sure to take with you all the familiar and necessary things your pet will need from day one in your new home.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Keep them Leashed: \u00a0Even pets that are excellent under voice control can be easily distracted in a new environment. \u00a0Therefore, make sure that your pet is leashed when not in the house or yard until they become comfortable with their new surroundings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Secure Pet During Move-In: \u00a0It would be ideal to have your belongings moved in to your new home before your pet arrives, however, this isn\u2019t always realistic. \u00a0If this not doable, follow the same procedures employed on move-out day \u2013 Place your pet in a safe, quiet place, such as the bathroom or pet carrier on moving day so that he or she cannot escape. If you place your pet in a room, place a large sign on the door that says \u201cDo Not Enter.\u201d Containing your pet in a pet carrier on moving day will keep them safely confined as well. And again, be sure to maintain their regular feeding, walking, and potty break schedule.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Pet Photo: Have a recent photo of your pet on hand in the unfortunate event that your pet runs off while moving into your new home.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><b>About TripsWithPets.com<br \/><\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>TripsWithPets.com is the premier online pet friendly travel guide \u2014 providing online reservations at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripswithpets.com\/\" class=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pet friendly hotels<\/a>, info about airline &amp; car rental pet policies, pet friendly activities and a user-friendly \u201csearch hotels by route\u201d option. For more information, please visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripswithpets.com\/\" class=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tripswithpets.com.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FEATURED POST BY TRIPSWITHPETS.COM Moving to a new home can be just as stressful on the family pet as it is on you. 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