Here is an interesting article on relocating pets. Although this author is located in India, the same basics steps apply anywhere. Read and enjoy.
Things to keep in mind while relocating pets
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANSlife) Relocating with pets has always been a
nitty-gritty moment for the masters, so just think how anxious it could
make your pets. They easily get irritated when we make any changes in
their habitat or their living environment. Such problems don''t come
with a magical solution. Aakanksha Bhargava, CEO of PMR, underlines few
tips that could make your beloved companion''s experience a bit calmer
and enjoyable.
Closely research the pet import laws in the place that you''re relocating
First things first, get all the paperwork done before moving to the
desired location. Basically paperwork is needed only when you are
planning to cross state lines or planning for air travel, only then you
have to keep your papers in order. In case if you are moving a few
blocks away there is no need for paperwork.
Talk to your vet
Before shifting, you should talk with your veterinary doctor over the
issue, and seek their guidance. You should visit the veterinarian to get
all the important vaccinations, medications and records updated before
leaving for the new place. It is also essential to find out if your pet
needs to be tranquillised. If yes, then would it be safe for your pet or
not.
Once you have reached your destination, find a vet who can visit your
place at regular intervals. Just like humans they also need to be taken
care of.
Work with a pet relocation service company
If you are worrying a bit about your pet relocation, you should
immediately consult with a pet relocation agency. Their mentorship can
help you in this difficult moment. They will offer you the state of the
art services, which can resolve your issues up to some extent. Such
agencies will provide you every support you have needed, the only thing
you have to assure them, is you obey all of your destination''s pet
import rules.
Start getting your pet early in their kennels as early as possible (customized kennels for the pet)
Relocating a pet by keeping him inside a kennel is one of the safest and
secure methods. Pet kennels provide a lot of benefits to the pets
irrespective of their mode of travel. That''s why it''s been suggested
to acquaint your pet with the kennel before relocations. Higher the
association of pet with the kennel, lower will be the trouble during
relocation. A professional pet moving company not only help one with
moving their pets along but also takes care of the basic yet crucial
details such as tranquilising details which are a must and should be
affixed to the container. One can find essential details, such as time
at which tranquiliser was given, type of sedation, dosage and estimated
durations for tranquilising.
Apart from this, proper feeding and watering requirements should be kept
along with kennel. All the necessary feeding instructions should be
affixed to the container along with the supplies at the outer top side
of the container.
Why should we use a kennel?
Reduces travel anxiety.
Prevents injuries to the pets.
Maintains the supply of food and water.
Prevents any kind of littering inside the vehicle premises.
Get all your documents in order
Make sure that you have all the sets of required documents. The set of
required documents will be of rabies vaccines and other vaccinations
documents, a letter from your vet allowing the pet to travel,
certificates satisfying the pet norms of the desired place is crucial.
It is also essential to keep in mind that sufficient information and
arrangements regarding quarantine and delivery are also mentioned. Also
whether or not the pet is accompanied with an attendant and whether or
not the "Live Animal" Label has been correctly identified and attached
with the pet''s document & kennel.
Know where your pet will be on running day
Make sure you microchip all of your animals during your last vet visit
if they aren''t already chipped. Have all ID tags, collars and leashes
accessible on the move-out day to put on your pet on surveillance mode.
Keep their food, toys and beds available so you can set them up easily
once you get to the new house. Along with checking for anything in the
house that you left behind, make sure you count heads before you leave,
including kids and pets.
After moving day, don''t let pets roam around the neighbourhood until they are acclimated
Ease your pet into the new house by familiarizing it a little bit. Place
their common items in the places they''re used to - bowls, litter
boxes, scratching posts. For example, if their bowls were in the old
place in the kitchen, keep the bowls in the kitchen in the new place.
When their litter box is inside the toilet, put it in the new place in
the kitchen. Also, don''t let your pet to roam in the surrounding until
they get familiar to everyone.
(Puja Gupta can be contacted at puja.g@ians.in)
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Disclaimer :- This story has not been edited by Outlook staff and is auto-generated from news agency feeds. Source: IANS
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