subject: Los Angeles Movers Recommends How To Prepare For And Move With Your Pets [print this page] Los Angeles Movers understands that your pets are a part of the family. Moving with your pets can be a chore but with a little planning you will avoid all kinds of stress, here's how...
Before you move, Los Angeles movers recommends:
1. Call the local SPCA in your area to check on the vaccinations that are recommended in the new neighborhood. Ask about local ordinances that you should be aware of like limits on the number of pets you can have, leash laws, permits, registration etc.
2. If you are moving to a different state check with the state vet so that you will have any required documentation when you cross state lines. Ask for information on the pet laws. If you have any exotic animals like large cats, monkeys, wolves you will definitely need to check to see if you are allowed to have them in the state.
3. Take your pet to the vet, get copies of all of the medical records, make sure your pet is up to date on all of its vaccines and is in good health. Ask your vet for a referral in your new neighborhood.
4. Update your pets microchip information and get new tags made with the new contact information.
5. Los Angeles Movers believes that it is always a good idea to have a recent picture of your pet in case they get lost in transit.
While you are packing, Los Angeles movers recommends:
1. Keep at least some of your pets favorite things including a toy, their bed, a bone, and their normal food and water bowls unpacked.
2. Put aside enough food to last during the time you are moving and make sure to have fresh water available.
3. Make sure that you try to keep the pets normal routine as much as possible; feeding time, walk, etc. Los Angeles Movers are flexible and understands that pets have needs too!
Moving Day, when Los Angeles Movers arrives
1. Put the pet in one room of the house, usually a second bathroom or the backyard works well. Notify the Los Angeles movers team where the pets are so that they do not disturb them during the move. It may be necessary for you to move them from one room to another during the move depending on your situation.
2. Leave a box for the rest of the pet supplies to be put in at the end of the pack up. Mark the box clearly "remove first"
3. When you arrive at your new house give your pet a chance to check it out for a minute.
4. Place your pet in a secure area and unpack their belongings so that they have familiar items surrounding them.
5. Notify the Los Angeles movers crew of the animals location.
6. Don't forget to have fresh water and food available to your pet throughout the day.
Special circumstances
1. When moving with fish be sure to check with your local aquarium for the appropriate steps to take for your type of fish.
2. If you are moving small animals like birds or hamsters, keep them in their cages with a sheet or blanket over the cage to make them feel more secure.
3. If you are moving into an apartment, make sure that you have proof of vaccination and medical records available for them to approve.
After the move, Los Angeles movers recommends:
Once all of the mayhem has subsided, and Los Angeles movers have left, spend some time with your pet, get them acquainted with their new environment. Sit in a familiar chair with your cat, take the dog on a walk around the house or backyard. Animals get stressed when their lives are disrupted. This manifests itself through upset stomach, lethargy, loss of appetite and several other symptoms. Make sure that you are providing a safe loving environment and they will come around. If you have an outdoor cat you may want to keep in confined for a while until it is used to the new home, it may be inclined to go back to your old home if you have not had a chance to establish the new home as your own.
Let all the other pet parents that you know about your experience with Los Angeles movers.
