Your things are packed, the moving truck is stuffed to the brim with boxes and you are ready to start over in a new home. Though this can be an exciting time, remember that any pets you have could feel anxious while moving and may even get lost during the process.
“I always recommend microchips,’ said Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society Assistant Manager Jasmine Jutras.
If a pet does go missing and is brought to a shelter or a veterinarian’s office, staff members can check for a microchip and scan it for the pet owner’s name, contact information and home address.
“You don’t know,” said Jutras about pets going missing. “Things happen.”
Pets, especially cats, should be acclimated to a new home in a small space for at least a week so they can get used to the new sounds and scents they are experiencing.
“Like a bedroom or a bathroom,” said Jutras.
For cats who are outdoor only, also known as “backyard buddies,” owners need to start the acclimation process like they just adopted the cat.
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