Americans love moving after 5 to 7 years on average with their pets. Moving can be stressful event with a good reason. Moving smoothly is also time consuming and stressful for your family and your pets also. Altering kids day-to-day routine and friends is stressful for the whole family. Careful organization and planning can make the moving process easier and less stressful for both you and your pet. Our guide offers tips and advice to help your family and pet through this process.
Make a big picture in front of your kid by pointing out that millions of kids move with their families each year … moving is a part of life! Maybe you’ll be in a larger home, or be in a better school district, or closer to family. Or, maybe none of this is the case, but your new job will allow you to spend more time with your family. Children tend to focus on the emotions associated with the move, while adults focus on the logistics. Children will benefit from moving at least once in their youth, because it can help them develop the skills to meet new people with ease and to appreciate diverse communities.
One important strategy is keeping the entire family included in the process so that nobody feels left out. Keep everyone informed on plans and tasks and any activities associated with the move. It is good to allow the children to be involved in some of the decision-making. For example, take them with you on house-hunting trips at your new location. Ask them what features are most important to them in a new home. If you are unable to include them in the house-hunting process, be sure to share pictures so that everyone can visualize the new home and feel as if they have some input on the move.
Now moving the Pets is also another challenge. Never move a sick pet – the move may aggravate his symptoms and be dangerous to his health.ets cannot be moved on a moving van with your household belongings. Pets are generally not allowed on trains or buses, unless they’re guide-dogs accompanying blind or otherwise impaired persons.
Unless you are planning a very short road trip, do not feed or water your pet for a couple of hours before leaving. You may decide to put your pet in a crate during the road trip, but be sure he is able to stand and turn around with ease and that there is adequate ventilation. The bottom of the crate should be padded with newspaper, towels or other absorbent and cushioning material. Adding a favorite toy will help give a sense of security. Exercise your pet regularly during the road trip, but always use a leash because your furry friend can easily get lost or hit by a car if he wanders off.