Animals: One Thing the Long Distance Moving Companies Won’t Help With
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There are so many things to think about when making the decision to move long-distance. The obvious, job, home and school concerns will long be answered by the time you start thinking of other little details such as will we pack on our own or pay the movers to pack for us? Which household items should we leave here and replace when we get to the destination? Should we take the houseplants or find them new homes here in Florida? Then there is the concern of moving the family pet.
Shortly after you have gathered your quotes from the long distance moving companies, you’ll begin writing out your moving checklist. Somewhere down around the bottom of that checklist, you will need to be sure the dog is taken care of. You will need to make sure you have obtained all the paperwork from the vet to carry on to the new one; you will need to ensure all vaccinations are current and up to date. You will need to think about whether the dog rides well or might he need to be sedated for the trip? Is there going to be a large temperature change? From Florida to Montana in the middle of winter, for instance, should have you thinking of adding a few pieces to your dog’s clothing.
This is going to be a stressful time for the poor pooch. You will want to ensure that he is as comfortable and content as possible for the big trip to and the settling in process once you have arrived at your new place. Soon after your Florida moving company has moved you from one end of the country to the next, you will need to start speaking to neighbors and new coworkers to get recommendations for a new vet. Maybe plan to visit a couple different veterinary offices with your dog before you make a final decision.
Have you updated your pet’s tags? Are there any dog parks nearby where your pup might make some friends and exercise? How about walking trails? You should think about beginning or ending each day with a walk with your pet around the new area so he can familiarize himself with his new surroundings. Let him meet some of his four-legged neighbors (with the permission of their owners). It shouldn’t be long at all until he begins to feel as comfortable in his new surroundings as he once did at his old home.
