There are so many things to consider when making the choice to relocate long-distance. The obvious, job, home and school questions will long be answered by the time you start thinking of other little things such as will we pack on our own or pay the relocaters to pack for us? Which household goods should we leave here and replace when we get there? Should we take the houseplants or find them new homes here in Florida? Then there is the concern of relocating the family animal.
Shortly after you have gathered your estimates from the long distance moving companies, you’ll begin drafting out your moving checklist. Somewhere down around the bottom of that checklist, you will need to be sure the dog is taken care of. You will have to make sure you have obtained all the records from the vet to carry on to the new one; you will have to make sure all vaccinations are current and up to date. You will need to consider whether the dog travels well or might he need to be sedated for the trip? Is there going to be a large climate change? From Florida to Montana in the middle of winter, for instance, should have you thinking of adding a few pieces to your dog’s clothing.
This is going to be a stressful time for the poor pooch. You will want to make sure that he is as comfortable and content as possible for the big drive to and the settling in process once you have arrived at your new house. Shortly after your Florida moving company has relocated you from one end of the country to the next, you will need to start talking to neighbors and new coworkers to get recommendations for a new animal doctor. Maybe plan to visit a couple different veterinary offices with your dog before you make a final choice.
Have you updated your pet’s tags? Are there any dog parks nearby where your pup might make some friends and exercise? How about walking trails? You should consider starting or ending each day with a walk with your pet around the neighborhood so he can familiarize himself with his new surroundings. Let him meet some of his four-legged neighbors (with the permission of their owners). It shouldn’t be long at all until he begins to feel as at ease in his new environment as he once did at his old home.