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Are You Planning to Move to a New Home?

Moving to a new home may be stressful to your pet. Be patient and understanding. Also, spend extra time with your pet and provide lots of affection. Before moving in for the first time, prepare a room with your pet's familiar furniture, bed, litter box, food and water bowls, and toys.

Make your new home safe for your pet. Keep any hazards such as choke collars, small balls, sewing thread and needles, pantyhose, and bones which can cause strangle and obstruct breathing away from your pet's reach.

Provide a secure place where your pet won’t be able to reach cleansers, medications, lighter fluid and antifreeze. Antifreeze & lighter fluid has a very sweet taste that pets love.

If you are moving into a new rental property, make sure you have all of your pet's paperwork together. For a sample Pet Resumes, click here.

As soon as possible, find a veterinarian. Taking a practice drive to the nearest emergency veterinary clinic can save you time and trouble in case of emergency. Also, learn basic pet first aid.

Get a list of pet friendly hotels in the area in case your new home or apartment is not quite ready upon arrival. Check out Dog Friendly for a listing of hotels and Bed & Breakfasts at your new location.

For additional pet moving tips, take a look at our Pet Travel Kit to see what to pack in your pet's suitcase before moving. For more details about moving safely with your pet, check out the Humane Society of the United States for great tips on keeping your pet safe!

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Moving with your pet can be stressful on you and your furry or feathered friend. Plan ahead by preparing your new home and packing all of the pet necessities ahead of time.