{"id":68081,"date":"2017-11-01T11:14:36","date_gmt":"2017-11-01T15:14:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/?p=68081"},"modified":"2017-11-30T12:46:08","modified_gmt":"2017-11-30T17:46:08","slug":"use-pet-relocation-service-moving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/use-pet-relocation-service-moving\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Use a Pet Relocation Service When Moving?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Moving your family to a new home involves much planning and preparation, especially when it comes to the four-legged family members.\u00a0 Most importantly, you should take care of all the details in advance when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripswithpets.com\/pet-moving-guide\">moving<\/a> with your pet, to ensure an easier transition for everyone.\u00a0 The most important consideration is how you will be moving your entire family, including your pet.\u00a0 It is always recommended to travel with your pet.\u00a0 However, If you are moving across the country or overseas, this may not be an option.\u00a0 In this case, you may want to look into a pet relocation service.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Select a Pet Relocation Company<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Since your pet is part of your family, you can\u2019t trust everyone out there to move him <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripswithpets.com\/search-hotels-by-route\">cross country<\/a> when you move.\u00a0 How do you know which companies you can trust?\u00a0 One option is to check with the Independent Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA), a group that provides a network of professionals who transport pets.\u00a0 These people must register with the USDA and follow the rules and regulations set forth by the USDA\u2019s Animal Welfare Act.<\/p>\n<p>When you start to narrow down the options and try to decide which company to work with, you should make a list of questions about the pet relocation processes.\u00a0 The following are some important questions to ask each potential company:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 25px;\">\n<li>What are your specific policies and procedures regarding pet transport?<\/li>\n<li>Do you have a license, and are you insured?<\/li>\n<li>How long have you been in the pet relocation business?<\/li>\n<li>When will my pet arrive at our new home?<\/li>\n<li>How often will you keep me updated during the trip?<\/li>\n<li>Who will be my contact throughout the entire process?<\/li>\n<li>What are your fees? Are there additional costs?<\/li>\n<li>How do you make sure that my pet receives enough food and water?<\/li>\n<li>What necessities should I pack for my pet?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As you interview the prospective companies, they should be helpful and be able to answer any question that you have.\u00a0 It is also very important to research reviews from previous customers who used their services, and to ask for referrals from pet parents who were satisfied with the service they received.\u00a0 You want to do your due diligence to attain the utmost confidence in the company you choose &#8211; after all, they are responsible for your very precious family member.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Process Can Be Easy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pet relocation companies handle all of the travel arrangements for you, as they know the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripswithpets.com\/airline-pet-policies\">airlines<\/a>, reliable pickup and delivery services, and the rules and regulations for moving animals.\u00a0 They also keep up with the regulations as they change to make sure they are following proper procedures.<\/p>\n<p>If you are relocating overseas, your destination country will have specific rules regarding how pets are imported and exported.\u00a0 There is usually a hefty amount of paperwork when it comes to pets entering another country, and some countries even require a passport for your pet.\u00a0 Additionally, there may also be periods of quarantine to consider.\u00a0 The pet relocation service should be responsible for ensuring that all of the necessary paperwork is adequately completed, and their professionals will let you know about the country\u2019s quarantine policies as well as other import details.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>When Should You Consider Other Options?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are on a strict budget, you may find that pet relocation services are quite costly, and it is not so easy on your wallet to get your pet from here to there.\u00a0 On top of paying for the documentation, ground transportation and airline fees, you are still required to pay the company for their time and efforts.\u00a0 This is a big consideration when you are <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripswithpets.com\">planning a move<\/a> with your pet.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, there are some pets that a relocation company will consider to be a risk to move.\u00a0 If your pet is elderly, overly anxious, or has other health issues, he may not be a good candidate for a pet relocation service.\u00a0 Also, pets who are brachycephalic (short muzzled) and may have respiratory issues could potentially become injured under the high stress that a move can bring.\u00a0 You should ask your vet about these potential obstacles if they apply to your pet in order to make the best possible choice for his move.<\/p>\n<p>Moving brings about many challenges, and planning ahead is key.\u00a0 Be a responsible pet parent and make sure that if you plan to use a pet relocation service to move your furry family member, you take the time to investigate thoroughly.\u00a0 In the long run, you and your pet will be happy about the safe <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripswithpets.com\">journey<\/a> he took to get to your new home.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripswithpets.com\/\">TripsWithPets.com<\/a> is the premier online pet friendly travel guide &#8212; providing online reservations at over 30,000 pet friendly hotels &amp; accommodations across the U.S. and Canada.\u00a0 When planning a trip, pet parents go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripswithpets.com\/\">TripsWithPets.com<\/a> for detailed, up-to-date information on hotel pet policies and pet amenities.\u00a0 TripsWithPets.com also features airline &amp; car rental pet policies, pet friendly activities, a user-friendly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripswithpets.com\/search-hotels-by-route\">search-by-route<\/a> option, as well as pet travel gear. For more information, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripswithpets.com\">http:\/\/www.tripswithpets.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"more-link-wrapper\"><button class=\"more-link\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"><\/span><\/button><\/div>","protected":false},"author":1241,"featured_media":68101,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[371],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-68081","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advice-moving","entry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Should You Use a Pet Relocation Service When Moving? - Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Life<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Moving your family to a new home involves much planning and preparation, especially when it comes to the four-legged family members.\u00a0\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/use-pet-relocation-service-moving\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Should You Use a Pet Relocation Service When Moving? 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