Moving is an exciting moment for two-legged friends and four-legged friends alike: new smells and a new environment have to be discovered, and beloved routines have to be given up for the time being. So that you and your pets get through this particular time stress-free and with as little hectic as possible, we provide you with some valuable tips and tricks.
Five valuable points for preparing to move with pets:
1. From a legal point of view, landlords cannot prohibit this, but they can veto it. It is best to discuss it directly when viewing the apartment.
2. A holding permit is required for some exotic animals and "dangerous dogs." Find out in advance from the responsible department in the city or municipality. The regulations differ from state to state.
3. Find a new veterinarian before moving and note the necessary addresses and phone numbers for the animal emergency call.
4. While moving with your pets, bring food that your pets are used to and already familiar with. The more things are the same as in the old home, the easier it is for your four-legged friend to move.
5. After moving, treat your animals as you always do. Continue old rituals and avoid engaging in unique and unusual behaviors.
Helpful Tips When You're Moving With Dog
Minimize stress and preserve the old how well a dog can cope with a move, how relaxed it can cope with the hustle and bustle, and how quickly it gets used to the new home depends on breed, character, and you. Each animal shows different behaviors during the home relocation.
The good thing is for dogs, mistress and master are the reference points. It doesn't matter where you are. The core concept is that while you are there for your pets regardless if you’re in the old place or the new.
Allow your dog to rest on the day of the move:
Apart from hiring reliable movers and packers, moving always means a certain amount of stress for you and your four-legged friend. Therefore, it is all the more essential to offer your dog as much peace as possible. As soon as the movers start packing, dogs can feel how the apartment is gradually changing - this sometimes creates uncertainty and excitement.
It is, therefore, essential to ensure peace, especially on the day of the move. In the best case, family members or friends will take care of your dog. If this is not possible, boarding houses or a dog sitter are an option. However, note that the dog is already familiar with these "experiences" and is not thrown into the deep end.
Setting up an empty room to relax:
If you can't put your four-legged friend somewhere else on the day of the move, you can set up a relaxing place elsewhere. Before the moving truck arrives, create an empty room to store the baskets, food, water, and toys. So your dog has a real place of retreat, and the hustle and bustle are minimized. Also, the four-legged friends do not scurry around between your legs, which is even relaxing for both sides.
You try to set up the same in the new apartment: An empty room where your dog can wait until everything is clear.
Transporting the dog to the new apartment:
You don't have to "reinvent" too many things. Proceed as you always do when transporting your dog by car. Ideally, you drive yourself in your private vehicle and not in the moving van. Your dog travels in the usual transport box or strapped on the back seat. If the excitement gets too big, treats help.
Also, prepare a box with the essential things for your dog: food, toys, blankets, if necessary, Medication. So you have everything to hand during the move.
Register the dog at the new place of residence:
Usually, you have to register your four-legged friend and pay dog tax when moving to a new municipality. To establish that everything runs smoothly, you should deregister your dog at the old place of residence. You get back any dog tax you paid too much.
You register your dog with the residents' registration office or the tax office for dog tax. You will then receive a valid dog tax stamp, which you must always carry visibly (e.g., on a collar or a leash).
The familiarization period:
When the move is made, it is time for the dog and owner to get used to the new surroundings - preferably together! Ideally, your dog will not stay home alone for the first few days. In contrast to cats, a dog is primarily a pack animal and not a territory. Wherever you feel good, your dog will also feel good. Go for long walks so that the four-legged friends get used to the new surroundings and get to know the neighboring dogs.
Basic Things to Keep in Mind Before Moving With Your Cat:
In contrast to dogs, cats are far more sensitive to local changes. It is because they are real territorial animals and have their own fixed territory. Moving is, therefore, a tremendous challenge for cats. But if you heed these tips, it will also work for your velvet paws!
1. In contrast to dogs, cats are far more sensitive to local changes. It is because they are real territorial animals and have their own fixed territory. Moving is, therefore, a tremendous challenge for cats. But if you heed these tips, it will also work for your velvet paws!
2. Preferably, bring your cats with friends and family.
3. Create a free space where your cat can stay on the move day - including water, food, toys, and litter boxes.
4. Even when you move in, an empty room in your cat's new apartment offers a safe shelter.
5. Take familiar furniture with you: sofa, scratching post, and other everyday objects give the cat a feeling of being at home.
6. Transport your cats in the usual transport boxes you also use to visit the vet. Make sure that your animals are already familiar with the package.
7. Gradually get your cat used to the new environment. Don't let the pets go straight outside. Your cat may feel disoriented because it has not yet staked out its territory. The acclimatization phase can take four or more weeks.
Note: that rank fights can take place among several cats. Prepare to respond accordingly.
How to move caged animals:
If dogs and cats require a lot of organizational talent when moving, caged animals are much more frugal. Hamsters, guinea pigs, budgies, and the like can easily change the scenery because they stay in their cage. However, there are a few things to carry in mind.
The general change of residence is not a big challenge for rodents and birds. Only on the day of the move should you keep the stress as low as possible. The following applies here: It is best to leave a cage or stable with friends the day before. If this is not possible, place the cell in a quiet corner and cover it with a blanket to allow air to pass through.
Transporting caged animals to the new apartment:
At best, your pets will move in their cage. Make sure that houses, caves, and toys cannot tip over and injure the rodents. Alternatively, equip a tall cardboard box with litter and hay. Provide sufficient water and food. Special care must be taken with birds: the cage should be covered during transport to avoid drafts. Otherwise, this harbors health risks.
Particular case "exotic animals":
According to the Federal Species Protection Ordinance, anyone who keeps tarantulas, scorpions, or poisonous snakes at home must register and register their pets with the nature conservation authority as an animal population report. Find out in detail which animal species are included and whether your animals are subject to registration.
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