It may seem a little negative to say, but I have been asked many times about pets and whether or not it is a good idea to get a moving company to take care of that task. The answer to the question is simply 'No'. There are good reasons for this, all of which any pet owner, I'm sure, would completely agree with.
I'm not a pet owner myself but I grew up around enough dogs and cats to know that the key to understanding any pet is in accepting it too has emotions and so can be made to feel scared, unwanted and lost. These are all feelings that can depress your pet and with that can come illness or distress. So, it's only logical that the last place you should put your pet is in the back of a dark moving truck, surrounded by the rest of your possessions.
The health of your pet is hugely important and we at Sage know that the responsibilities connected with transporting a pet are serious. Depending on the distance of the move, and therefore the time it takes to complete the journey, a pet would have to be fed and watered and looked after. That is why it is best to keep the pet with its owner.
The best advice that I can give is to bring your pet with you when you travel to your new home. If your pet is small, like a terrier or a cat, then you can place it in a carry-cage and secure it to the back seat of your car. If your pet is larger, then a trailer can be hired to make the journey. If you have a longer distance to travel, where you'll have to travel by plane, for example, then you should consult the regulations of the airline you are travelling with.
What is important is that your pet makes the transition as smoothly and as healthily as possible. So, keep him or her close and keep a close eye too. That's the best way to move a pet.
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