Emergency Moving Tips for Families and Pets

Author: Apollo Packers and Movers Date: 07/09/2024 11:38 AM

  Sometimes people get a new home as a decision and this is one of the most creative parts of human life both for families and their pets. The process implies a lot of planning and consideration of factors that will make the transition easier for all the stakeholders. 

  Families and their pets are unique beings and so are their moving needs and requirements while shifting their homes. Below are some crucial tips that will enable you to have the least stressful move you can imagine.

Planning Ahead: Stress-Free Moving Made Easy

Start Early

  As much as possible, start making arrangements before the move well in advance. This worksheet should have a checklist of activities that should be done before the moving date such as organization and categorisation of items, contracting for movers, documentation etc. Pre-planning makes work easier and reduces any form of stress that may be a result of poor planning.

How to Select the Best Moving Firm

  Hiring a good moving company is very central – this is why one should choose Apollo Packers and Movers. Search for movers that received good reviews, have proper experience in handling family and pet relocation and provide end-to-end service fitting your needs. Ask for a quote and then evaluate services to select for your move.

Create a Moving Timeline

  Create a timeline that will show some of the significant events leading to the move. This should comprise duties like informing the utility providers, applying for school transfers and scheduling veterinary appointments. A properly developed timeline allows a person to follow milestones and achieve some critical activities on time.

Stages and Tips for Organizing the Families for the Move

Involve the Whole Family

  Make all members of the family participate in writing the moving process. This way makes the children feel occupied and minimizes the prospect of anxiety by giving the kids age-appropriate tasks. Explain the decision to the members of the community, also clear their dilemmas and focus on the advantages that come with the new home.

Organize and Declutter

  When planning packing, it is a good time to do some Spring cleaning in the house. Sort items into categories: use for their intended purpose, donate, sell or just dispose. Packing fewer items is easier and it also assists in giving a new look to your new home which you will be moving to.

Pack an Essentials Box

  Pack a box of things you will need during the first couple of days in the new home. This should comprise toilet articles, clothes, documents and necessities utensils in the kitchen respectively. These mentioned item should be easily available because they would help make the first days in the new home comfortable.

Making the Change as Easy as Possible for the Animals

Update Pet Identification

  Check your dog’s or cat’s identification tags and make sure that all necessary information is updated to your new address and phone number including microchipping. This is particularly important especially if your pet tends to get lost during the moving process.

Schedule a Veterinary Visit

  Ensure that you take your animal to the vet for advice on how best to handle him or her during the move. Papers such as medical records, vaccination certificates and any other prescribed drugs should where possible be collected. Consult your vet regarding your pet’s moving plans and ask him/her for tips on how to reduce the animal’s stress during the moving process.

Pet Travel Kit

  Prepare a travel kit for your pet, food and water for your pet a couple of bowls, a leash, waste bags, toys and a blanket which your pet is familiar with. These shall be handy and can help minimize the anxiety that the pet may be having during the period of the journey.

Climb and Familiarize Your Pet with the Carrier

  If your pet is not comfortable with being placed inside the carrier, introduce him or her to the carrier and allow him or her to use it before the move. Put food and other items such as toys and beds inside so that the dog can learn to do so happily. You should let your pet take time and familiarize with the carrier.

Moving Day: How to Approach the Session the Right Way

Sometimes It is Wise to Place Your Pets in a Different Room

  On a moving day, pets must be confined to a particularly quiet and safe room to avoid stressing them or losing them with ease during the moving exercise. Put a sign on the door telling all movers as well as family members to shut the door.

Supervise Children

  Children must be well monitored and alert whenever there is moving. Engage them in something that will make them have something to do so that they do not cause havoc or an accident.

Communicate with Movers

  Be clear with your movers and always keep updating them. Be very specific about what items are fragile, what requires special care and any issues that you have. Apollo Packers and Movers are highly professional, and that means your items will be well cared for.

Create a New Home

Unpack Strategically

  Begin with loading all the necessities first in order of kitchen items, bed linen and bathroom items. It is recommended that most of your efforts should be spent on arranging the bedrooms and other working areas to give your family a near-normal feeling. In the subsequent days, slowly bring out the rest of the items in the other boxes.

Adopt a Space for Pets

  Ensure that you set aside a special area for your pet within your new home which is free from noise. Arrange the bed, toys or other recognizable items to instil a sense of security in a child. Get them used to the fact that there are other places in the house and allow them to move around freely at their own will and convenience.

Establish Routines

  Thus, children and pets should be on certain routines to keep their health in good condition. It is important to maintain a reasonable schedule of meals, playing periods, and sleeping time to make the child feel close to normal since he or she is in a new setting.

Explore the New Neighborhood

  Make sure you and your family and pets alike take a good walk around to discover your new area. Take time to drive through local parks, playgrounds as well as other places that allow people to take their pets. Such assistance fosters togetherness so that the transfer of students from one level to another is made easier.

Post-Move Considerations

Register with Local Services

  Since children often have special needs, it is recommended to register the family with local services inclusive of doctors, dentists and schools among others. Inform the institutions about the change of address you prefer, such as banks, insurance companies, Utilities, magazines, etc. Your pet must be enrolled under a vet in your locality.

Engage yourself In the Community

  Get active in your new community by attending events, getting clubs and getting to know your neighbours. Establishing friendships and meeting new people assists in developing a good network and support base and thus makes people feel that belong.

Monitor Your Pet’s Well-being

  In the period after moving, you should observe your pet’s behaviour and overall health. Pay attention to obvious signs of stress or anxiety such as a decrease or increase in appetite or excessive grooming and withdrawal behaviour. If one observes any signs that fall in the above categories, it is recommended that he or she contacts the veterinarian for further advice.

Conclusion

  Even if you are relocating with your family members and your pets, it shouldn’t be stressful at all. If you want to avoid all these problems, planning, organization, and getting the right support can help in minimizing the problems that may arise when moving to a new home. 

  At Apollo Packers and Movers, our mission is to make sure that families receive outstanding moving services to cater for their needs, including their pets. The gentlemen who will be moving your stuff will be so professional and our crew will ensure that on your side you attend to your family without worrying about your property.

  Call Apollo Packers and Movers today for the ease of moving and to ensure your next move will be a successful one!