Moving with Pets in Omaha

In the days leading up to your move to Omaha, you may be tying up some last-minute loose ends such as updating your address with the post office or scheduling utility activations in your new house. However, you may not consider how your furry friend may handle the move. Believe it or not, animals may also experience moving anxiety when their environment suddenly changes. In addition to the stress, there are important steps you must take to ensure their safety during the move. Our Omaha movers at All My Sons can offer helpful tips to reduce your pets' anxiety while taking care of other tasks regarding their well-being.

Before Moving to Omaha

Get a head start on preparations for your move to Omaha with your pet. First, contact their veterinarian to retrieve your pet's records and any additional prescription medication. Also, ask the veterinarian to recommend another vet in the Omaha area where you will move so you can schedule an appointment as soon as you're settled in. Your pet's veterinarian can also inform you on state regulations regarding rabies tags if you're relocating from out of state.

After receiving your furry friend's medical records, take the time to update your pets' ID tags with their name, the new address, and the best contact number, just in case they get lost during the move. In addition to updating their ID tags, double-check with the animal recovery system in their microchip to make sure the new address has been updated.

Once you've taken care of your pets' health records and updated their ID tags, prepare an overnight kit for them to help reduce their moving anxiety. This overnight kit should include items such as toys, grooming tools, a generous amount of food and treats, kitty litter, and a pooper scooper. Bringing these items along with you during your move to Omaha will help reduce the moving anxiety your pet may experience.

Caring for Your Pet During the Move

As our Omaha long-distance movers from our Nebraska moving company arrive at your home to neatly pack your valuables, you'll have more time to supervise your pet. If you're doing a long-distance move to Omaha, research hotels that are pet-friendly to stay at overnight if necessary.Call ahead of time to confirm whether the hotel is pet-friendly or not and book a room. Securing a safe place to sleep overnight with your pet can help reduce their moving anxiety.

For small pets, keep them safe in a kennel during your move. Help them adjust to the kennel by having your pet sleep in it for a few hours before the move and reward them with treats. Help them feel even more safe in the vehicle by draping a blanket over their kennel. Not seeing the changing environment during your move can help keep your furry friend calm.

After the Move

Once you've finally moved to town, and you use our Omaha relocation services to help you settle into your new home, familiarize your pet with their new home by assigning a room for them to become acclimated. Doing this while our Omaha movers safely unload your valuables and furniture can help reduce the moving anxiety your pet may experience. If you have a large dog and the backyard is fenced in or closed off, let them spend their energy running around to keep them safe during the chaos. If the backyard is not enclosed, either tie their leash to a pole, or take them for a walk around the neighborhood while another family member stays at the new house to supervise.

We Have Your Back So You Don't Have to Break Yours

Moving with pets can be quite a challenge, but when you hire our Nebraska moving company to help you relocate to Omaha, you'll have more time to care for your furry friend during the process. Contact us today for your free, no-obligation moving quote.