It is hard to relocate, especially when it is a long way. You will need to do some extra planning if you have pets that you need to move. If you will be moving any distance that will take more than a couple hours, it would not be recommended doing it yourself. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration can give you the regulations on how to move, not just if you have animals that will be riding with you. You will want to compile a list of long distance moving companies to compare.
You will need to get as many long distance moving quotes as you can, in order to properly compare the different companies. Once you have your quotes, you will want to look as much at the services offered as you do the prices. You will need to have the addresses, of both the old home and the new one, as well as how much will be moved. For some long distance moving quotes, companies take furniture into consideration to make a quote more accurate. It will only take about 30 minutes to get a fairly accurate quote.
By hiring a moving company, you will take a lot of the stress out of the process. They typically can come with a large truck to move all of your belongings from your old home to your new home. Some moving companies even have people who will pack your home for you, providing a full range of products to pack with, from boxes and bubble wrap, to packing peanuts and tape. These companies may have accommodations for pets, such as crates and litter boxes. Since there are still companies that have restrictions against moving animals, you may have to find another solution.
However you need to make sure the crate or carrier fits snug. There are states where it is illegal to allow your pet be loose in the vehicle while you are driving. A good, sturdy crate for your animal is ideal. You will want to find a crate that you can secure in your vehicle by straps or some other securing mechanism. You will want your pet as safe as possible, they get nervous about moving as well as you do.
Also, a good thing to purchase for long trips if you have cats is a litter box, so this way your cat can go to the bathroom normally, instead of you having a mess to clean up in your carrier. Remember to carry plenty of food and water inside the cab with you, if it is hot bring extra water. You will need to bring clean bowls for food and water. So long as you follow these easy steps: crate, food and water, and stopping to stretch, traveling with your pet can be quite rewarding.