Do you have a four-legged creature that’s always there with you wherever you go? Well, then it is a moment of rejoicing for your pet as it would accompany you again! And, this time for a new, long and adventurous travel. Yes! As you would be shifting to your new home in Rajkot, Gujarat, you would obviously be worried and nervous as to how you would take your dear pet with you, without bothering it even a bit. So, to ensure that you can manage it in a fuss-free manner, you can approach the proficient packers and movers in Rajkot.
It is a fact that animals tend to get attached to their native homes and old territories. So, making them adjust to a brand new space and a new environment certainly remains a challenging job. Things do get hectic; after all, it is no less than caring for an infant where you have to watch your step every time to see if it is disturbing your loved pet.
If you are someone sailing through the same boat and looking for ways to make your move with your pet an easy and endearing job, you can keep a few points in mind.
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• You have to take care of your pet’s (dog or cat) routine. Ensure they do not miss out on any element that they get regularly while they are at your old home. Give them their food on time; take them for a walk so they get adjusted to the new space, roads, parks, and people around. Spend time with them as much as you can. Remember, any sort of disruption in their daily routine hampers their sense of well-being and they tend to fret.
• Treat them in the best possible way – play with them, talk to them, try to keep up with a lighter mood and vibe whenever they are around, while you are preparing your packages for the move. You can even think of dropping them at your friends’ or relatives’ places that you trust so that they can stay away from the chaos of packing and shifting of your goods at home. They might feel troubled seeing the new faces of the packers’ team roaming all over the rooms, so you can even consider keeping your pet separately, away from the chaos of the packing and moving.
• Now, when you are done with the packing and preparation, ensure that you take them to the veterinarian. Even if you notice even the slightest change in their behavior days before your move, it is ideal that you seek consultation as these situations often arise due to stress build-up before a major assignment. So, it is ideal to give them the required attention and care and keep in touch with the doctor, because they know better!
• Do not forget to carry your pet’s vaccination reports, medicines, ointments, history card because moving to a new city would call for problems because pets are smart creatures and they could mess out things if they fall ill or are simply not treated well. Veterinary certificates are important to carry along, as they would also certify how well your pet could adjust to the changing climate and environment.
• You can arrange for pet-travel carriers from the market if in case you do not have one currently. Choose one that works brilliantly for your pet. Try to get it few days before your final moving day so that your pet becomes familiar with it.
• Carry the plates, food and water bowls, toys, treats, and other stuff your pet is used to be with so they do not feel alienated during the move or even post your moving to the new house. Carry your pet’s entire bedding without washing them and all the other possessions they keep themselves surrounded with, all the time. Do everything that makes them feel at home, even at a far-away new location. Pets tend to identify and familiarize things they sense with a smell, so avoid revamping their belongings.
• To protect them from travel sickness, ensure not to serve them anything at least 12 to 14 hours before, especially when you are moving to a distant location.
• Once you have shifted to your new place, try to introduce them to the neighbors, take them to the gardens and grounds where they can play around, enjoy the new energy and vibe of the place and gradually get used to the new city and people around. Try to keep a tab on them as they might get lost while they are outdoors. Avoid moving them without leashes at least for a few days right after your move, until they become used to the new location. At times, they do take some time to get adjusted to new fresh new surroundings, so, ideally, you let them establish their own territory in the new zone.
Remember, with changing houses, the emotions and sentiments also take chaos. This is not just a case with us beings, but remains unchanged and is visible pertinently in animals too. At times, our pet happens to be chasing for the old dwelling, at times it feels left out in the new space. So, one should look after them even after shifting to the new home and give them time.
Animals tend to go back to the old territory over and over again, hence, it is advised that you seek professional assistance if things seem unmanageable to you. Since you would be their guardian, it is your responsibility to help them in developing familiarity with the foreign land and environment.
End Note
We know that moving from one place to another is a time-consuming job and the struggle becomes real when you have to prepare your pet for the same. It is like, thinking of making your move a hassle-free job yet feeling intimidating from within, because of the bunch of tasks to be taken care of from your end. Pet moves are undoubtedly messy and complicated but if you have the round o’clock assistance of the movers and packers in Rajkot, you can enjoy a hassle-free shifting with your dear pet!
