Now I don’t know anyone out there that’s a fan of moving. As for me, I hate having to relocate. The whole process is complete chaos, compound that with kids and pets, and you have a mess on your hands. Moving with small kids is hard enough, pets throw in a whole different set of problems.
If you remember these steps, you can get through a move with your sanity and pets intact. To begin, you will want to look into the property that you are planning to move into. When renting you need to check if animals are permitted on the premises. This is very important because it can dictate whether the rent would be cheaper or more expensive. Some rentals will either charge a pet deposit, or they will charge so much extra each month for pets. If you’re buying a property, then of course it wouldn’t be an issue because it’s your property.
If you have dogs or cats, you may want to ask someone to “sit” them if possible. By asking a friend or family member, it will save you some money, as well as piece of mind knowing they will be safe. If you do not have someone who can watch them, there are some places that offer pet sitting services for a reasonable fee. If you have your pets at home while packing, they may get underfoot and someone could get hurt, or they could run out an open door. You will want to ensure that all cages and glass aquariums are safely out of the way so they do not get damaged. You may have to add new pet homes to your moving expenses if they get damaged in the transit. Not only did I lose two of my favorite fish, but I also lost a fish tank that was very expensive, not to mention the mess of water that damaged a lot of my property that were in boxes.
However if something does happen, all you can do is learn from the experience, getting mad will not help, in fact it could make things that much harder. If you go online, you will find many cheap truck rental to compare and choose one. There are many car transporters that you can find, each slightly different. The better business bureau can give you information and references for different companies.
Good companies are out there, if you look you can find many to choose from. Now there are different kinds of pets that folks own. Some are big, some small, some wild, some tame, and some that live in water and or that breath air like us. Regardless of the pet, there are extreme precautions that one has to take when moving. Pets, like children, need to be watch constantly, so no one gets hurt or left behind. Plan out your moving day and please include a safe alternative for the pets. They’ll appreciate it way more than you think.