Tips for Moving Home with Pets

• January 17, 2018
• Bill Chen

Last updated on October 30, 2023

“Before you get a dog, you can’t quite imagine what living with one might be like; afterwards, you can’t imagine living any other way.” – Caroline Knapp

Relocating interstate with your pet can be an exciting but overwhelming experience. It is important to remember that your pets may also experience anxiety during the move and in the days leading up to it. As such, it is essential to be mindful of their well-being and take steps to minimize their stress levels.

To ensure that your move happens without a hitch, here are several tips for moving home with your pets:

Find a pet-friendly suburb

Not all neighbourhoods are pet-friendly. Some homes are built close to major transport hubs. Other suburbs consist mainly of apartment blocks with very little space to walk a pet. And thirdly, not all homes have yards big enough to accommodate one or more pets. Therefore, if you intend to move your pets to your new residence, you must search for a pet-friendly home.

If you own a dog, you need to ensure that there is plenty of space for him to run or go for a walk every day. On the other hand, if your pet is a cat, you need to find a space where he can climb and run around.

Choose the right removalists

Contact a professional home removal to help you plan and execute your move will help simplify and speed up the process from start to finish. They will pack, load, transport, unload, and unpack your possessions quickly and efficiently. This will help reduce your stress levels, and by inference, your pet’s stress levels as well.

Make proper travelling arrangements for your pet

This point is particularly applicable if your new home is a long way from your existing home. If you (and your pets) are travelling by car, it’s important to book pet-friendly hotel accommodations before you start on your journey.

Furthermore, it’s worth spending an extra night or two along the way so that your pet isn’t cooped up in a crate for long stretches at a time. Pets can only go for a limited period before they need to use the litter box (in the case of a cat) or the grass (in the case of a dog).

What to do when arriving at your new home

The good news is that your professional removalists in Sydney Inner West will have liaised with you to ensure that they arrive at your destination on the day that you can move into your new home.

Upon arrival at your new home, it is essential to unload your pets from the car and place them in a secure area where they cannot escape or disrupt the removalists. As previously mentioned, pets can become easily stressed during a move and may want to remain close to their owners or attempt to return to their previous home, putting themselves at risk of harm or getting lost. Therefore, it is crucial to prioritize their safety and ensure they are comfortable and secure before continuing with the moving process.