Checklist for moving with a pet

Take your pet to get a checkup and health docs

Ask the vet about the possibility of a light sedation for the pet (depending on the travel)

Get your pet's health record

Make sure your pet has proper health certificate and rabies tag

Ask your vet if they have a recommendation for a new vet in your new city

Get a travel ID tag for your pet (includes the pet's name, your name & destination address, and the name of an alternate person to contact ICE

Cross-check your new city to see if there are any pet entry regulations (and abide by them!)

Create a travel kit for your pet filled with supplies - feeding, grooming, & favorite toys

During your travel to the new location, be sure to: keep pet hydrated, make hotel reservations at pet-friendly hotels, take frequent breaks, be weary of pets with sensitive stomachs

Once you've arrived at your new home, help your pet acclimate to the new environment before letting him/her roam freely