Tag Archives: moving with pets

Some Pets Help Sell Homes

The New York Times recently posted an interesting article relating to pets, one that the story itself acknowledges contradicts popular assumed wisdom: pets help sell homes. Normally one would assume that leaving pets in a house or apartment while it’s toured by prospective buyers is a bad idea, because who knows how potential buyers feel about animals? To an extent that will always be true. People touring the house might have severe pet allergies or phobias. Some pets might be ill-behaved, following the tour around the house, making noise, and perhaps even trying to jump on people. Certain hallmarks of … Continue reading →

The Big Move

Cole did enjoy all of the stacked boxes during the move. Between Christmas and New Year’s my husband and I moved from our apartment into our first house. The move was only across town so we didn’t have far to go, but we knew that the distance wouldn’t make much difference to our pets. We especially anticipated Cole needing at least several days to adjust to our new home, as he’d loathed an afternoon trip to a friend’s house during a flea bombing. However, this time Cole was feeling so off-balance that he wanted even more reassurance that he did … Continue reading →

Karim the Cross-Country Cat

It’s like many movies I watched growing up: The Austrian Times reports that a domesticated cat did what many invading armies have failed to do, travel 2,000 miles across Russia all on its own. Two years ago the owners of Karim, a gray house cat, moved from their home in Uzbekistan to Liska, Russia. They didn’t think Karim would handle such a long-distance move very well, so they made the devastating decision to leave Karim with their neighbors. But Karim’s owners didn’t just dump him off on the first people they could find to take him. To try to ease … Continue reading →

Becoming a Multi-Species Household

Hard to believe it’s been eighteen months since I moved cross country with the dogs! A lot has happened in the last year and a half, which I guess is what makes the time fly by so quickly. I’m at lease renewal time, and have been talking with some friends about possibly sharing an apartment (and cutting down cost of living for all involved). Great plan, right? There’s only one catch. My friends have cats. Lally has become quite the kitty hunter since we moved. She gets such a thrill out of flushing cats out of the bushes around the … Continue reading →

Murphy, Mr. Meow, and Tabby’s Dream House

Photo by Srgjan Spasik As you may have read me mention before, we’re moving. This has posed a variety of problems, from getting the pets out of the picture to showing issues. But it’s also generating some happy excitement as well. We haven’t even sold our current house yet, but that’s not stopping us from dreaming about all we hope for our new one. And when I say “we,” I do mean the entire Team Pryor clan. Murphy Dreams Of… A large fenced-in backyard. One with trees full of lots of squirrels (and maybe an opossum or two) for chasing, … Continue reading →

The Great Large Dog Apartment Search

Moose and Lally and I are on the brink of a great adventure. We’re planning a move from the east coast (New Jersey to be exact) to the west coast (somewhere in the Portland metro area). We’d like it to happen some time this spring. And that’s where things got difficult. As if searching long-distance for a place to live wasn’t hard enough, I have the pups to consider. And there’s no way I’m leaving them behind! Lally is a boxer/shar-pei mix, weighing in at around 55 pounds. Moose is a German shepherd mix, way overweight at 105 pounds. We … Continue reading →

Bringing A Pet To A New Country

Bringing a pet to another country is not an easy task! You may be moving because of a career change, health consideration, or retirement, and naturally, you’ll want your pets to come with you. Start planning your move early. You may need four to six weeks or more to obtain an export license. The importing country may require certain vaccinations — like rabies and other diseases — before you can be issued an export license. You’ll also need to know the animal health laws in your new home country and local area. If you are bringing a pet into the … Continue reading →

Moving Your Pets By Air

If you are relocating your family and pets, you can either transport your pets by car or by air. Transporting your pets by air can be convenient if you are moving a long distance — one that is too far to drive. Not all airlines will accept pets for transportation. Those that do often have specific regulations and requirements that your pet and carrier will have to meet. If your pet can fit into a carrier that is small enough to fit underneath a seat, they may be permitted to travel in the cabin. Here’s how you can make your … Continue reading →

Moving Your Pets By Car

When relocating your family at pets, you basically have two options for getting your pets there: you can move them by air, or you can move them by car. Moving your pets on your own, in your own vehicle has its advantages and disadvantages. What will you need? A carrier or kennel. This is useful both for safe car travel and for overnight stays if you are moving a long distance. Collar and leash. Don’t let any of your pets roam freely in an unfamiliar area; they may try to escape or simply get lost. Current rabies tag, identification tag, … Continue reading →

Moving With Pets: Planning Checklist

Planning is the key to an easy move. The more time out from your move you can make your plans, the better off you’ll be. This checklist can help make your move go more smoothly. Schedule a visit with your veterinarian, both for a general check-up and to get copies of your pets’ records. You may also need a follow-up veterinarian visit immediately before departure. You may need travel health documents. Most states can require an interstate travel document for dogs and horses; many also require documents for cats, birds, and other pets. Check your new state and town’s regulations … Continue reading →