Moving Guide
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Move with pets Moving companies cannot move living creatures so you will have to take responsibility for moving any pets yourself. This isn't just a case of making the physical moving process as smooth as possible - you need to manage their psychological reactions to the move too and make sure that they are kept safe and secure at all times. If you prefer to have someone else move your pet for you, you can find professional pet services that will do the job for a fee. If you also can't face moving your pet on the day of the move you can think about having them put into kennels for a day or so until you have everything sorted.
Unless you're traveling very long distances it's better to physically move your pet(s) yourself in your car or the vehicle you're traveling in. This way you can manage their care during the move and they'll feel better just being with you. If you are traveling by car and your pet isn't used to this spend some time before the move giving it short trial rides. You don't need to do this with every pet - it's doubtful that it'll benefit a goldfish for example - but it can help with cats and dogs.
You need to consider the type of container that your pet will travel in if they need one. Your best bet is to buy a purpose built box or container that is suitable for the type and size of your pet. Many of you may already have travel baskets for pets and these will be fine too. Do be aware that airlines often specify particular types of approved containers for pets that are flying. You may have to buy these from a specialist shop or from the airline itself - talk to their representatives for advice. If in doubt your veterinarian or local pet shop will be able to help. Containers should always be large enough for your pet to stand up, lie down and turn around in. They MUST have adequate ventilation and not leak. It's always wise to take extra precautions against accidents by putting down something absorbent in the bottom of the container before you start your journey. Make sure that you can secure the container and that it is strong enough to cope with accidents. If you are moving birds or pets that live in cages you can simply use these for most moves but it's a good tip to cover the cages first to help your pets remain calm.