Make Relocation with Animals Simple Using Truck Rentals For Moving

There are so many things to keep in mind when you are planning to relocate to a new house, it is easy to forget to plan for the care of your animals. While an in-town move can make an animal care as simple as a ride in the back seat, a long distance move involves a range of problems. Fortunately these can all be avoided with a bit of thinking. Here are my recommendations based on the experience of several moves across the U.S.

The first pitfalls appear before you even start! Things can be hectic during a move, with stacks of boxes and disassembled furniture throughout the house. These piles are tempting for a pet to sniff around, so take care to keep stacks of boxes low enough to be stable (no more than three standard banker’s boxes high) and avoid balancing objects on the ledge of countertops where a curious dog snout could knock them off.

If your pet is an escape artist (which is certainly the case with Sparky), make sure people know to keep an eye on them to keep him from going out a door that is propped open. Better yet, set up a bed for your pet in an area that has already been cleared and close the door before you even go to the truck rental place. That will keep them in the house and out from under your feet.

As you load your moving truck rental, remember to set aside some food, water, waste bags, and leash, then load them toward the end so it is in an easily accessible location. That way you don’t have to dig through half the truck to feed the dog when you stop. This leads us to our next topic: planning stops.

You will be making three types of stops during a long-distance move: gas, food, and lodging. It is fairly easy to find a pet-friendly gas station, i.e. one where there is a nearby planting strip for him to sniff around. Plan dining stops in areas where you can either bring your pet and sit outside, or park your vehicle in a location where you can keep an eye on each other. Lodging can be the hardest part. There are plenty of pet-friendly proprietors, but it is a lot easier to find them ahead of time than when you are on the road, so save some trouble and call ahead.

Try to remember these tips when moving with furry friends:
1) Make sure they are closed in a bedroom (or crate) before you start loading the truck rentals for moving.
2) Pack food and water so that is easilyquickly accessible when you stop.
3) Plan stops that allow places for walks.
4) Eat outside or with a line of sight to your vehicle
5) Arrange pet-friendly acomidations if you are driving for more than one day.

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