Relocating to a different city can be a very daunting experience for your beloved pets. Moving your pets all alone can be a very stressful experience since there are a lot of procedures and documentations involved for the same. Hiring a professional pet mover is the best option when it comes to relocating your pets. They are the ones who understand the emotion, love and bond you share with your pets.

Fetching the formalities and going through the procedures to move your best friend to a foreign country only adds to the challenge and only a professional relocation company can ably support you through the entire pet moving journey. Few key tips and tricks to keep in mind:

Planning

Whether you are going from one city to another or moving across the globe, driving or flying, transporting your own belongings or hiring a mover, pets usually sense everything. They tend to show anxiety by being clingy and uncomfortable. The responsibility for taking care of your pet shouldn’t have to be another part of trouble for you.

There are many things that need to be assured while moving a pet:

  1. Pet must have the reservations set in the same flight as yours.
  2. Pet identification tag on your pet with your contact details.
  3. All the pet documentations must be set right and kept handy.

Law

The rules and regulations change as per the country you are moving to.

For more details of the country you wish to move your pet to are available here.

Medical Check-Up

Depending on the country you are moving to, there will be several documents needed to be shown at various spots. After determining the required documents, you must schedule a veterinarian visit. Some documents are necessary, such as:

  1. Rabies Vaccination Proof
  2. Health Certificate

If you fear that your dog might get car sick, get prescriptions from the veterinarian. Also, consider covering your pet well so that they do not see outside the window, helps in keeping them from getting nauseous.

Pet Transportation

Safety would always be the priority, so certain preparations such as a good harness, comfortable carrier, should be ensured.

Moving Domestically by Train

There are certain must haves when a pet is relocating in the train

  1. Enough food and treats
  2. Drinking water
  3. Food and water bowls
  4. Contact number of the owner
  5. Contact number of the veterinarian
  6. Set of photographs of the pet
  7. Required medication, supplements, etc.
  8. Towel in case of rain
  9. Plastic waste bags
  10. First-aid kit
  11. Pets insect repellent
Moving by Air

There are certain things to be checked when a pet is relocating by air

  1. All health documents need to be provided
  2. The shipping container must be given from your end
  3. Delivery of pet at the terminal on time
  4. Payment of the shipment charges would be on you
  5. Signing the shipment papers
  6. Pick up of your pet at the destination

You must also check with the veterinarian about sedating your pet due to the noise that reaches the cargo section. Also, you must be aware about that over sedation may lead to deaths while flying.

There are many things which one should keep in mind when relocating with pets. Whether its India or abroad we PMR can help you take your best friend around the world, across the stress without stress. Starting from planning for you to moving the pet and getting them to their new home.