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Moving is not only stressful for you or your
children, but for your pets as well. As pets
cannot be carried on the moving van, preplanning
the move of your pets is important.
- Make sure to get a copy of your pet's health
records from your veterinarian. You may also
ask your veterinarian for any recommended
professionals in your new location. You may
also contact the Humane Society for recommendations.
- It is important to contact your new town
or city prior to your move to ask what their
required paperwork or licenses are for your
pet and how to go about getting them. Also
ask about any city ordinances pertaining to
your particular type of pet.
- Ensure your pet is properly identified and
tagged prior to transport, including an ID
tag with your name and destination address
and vaccination tags.
- You may want to purchase a pet travel carrier
for the trip. The carrier should be large
enough for the pet to stand, turn around and
lie down in. The carrier should have ample
ventilation, a good bottom lining, and a secure
door closing.
- For your trip, make sure you bring along
plenty of water, your pet's favorite food,
treats, toys and leash. It is also important
to stop at regular intervals to exercise your
pet. If you have to leave your vehicle, do
not leave your pet in the car for any length
of time during hot, humid weather or very
cold weather.
- If you will be staying in motels while
you are traveling, make sure the motel will
accept your pet. If you leave your pet in
the room while you are out, make sure you
put the "Do Not Disturb" sign on
the door.
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