Here at Capital City Transfer, Inc., we take care to ensure your Sun Prairie moving experience is smooth and easy for all members of your family, including your pets. Follow these guidelines to make sure that moving with pets stays stress-free.

Planning

If you’re driving multiple days, identify pet-friendly hotels on your route.

If you’re flying:

  • Check to see if your pet needs a specific health certification, and whether he/she can travel in the cargo hold or needs to be carried on board.
  • Research airline’s policies regarding traveling with pets
  • Avoid the risk of your pet being lost by booking direct flights

If you’re travelling internationally, know that many countries require extra paperwork, vaccinations, even blood tests.

Preparation

Before leaving:

  • Make sure your pets are groomed, up to date on vaccinations, and properly tagged
  • Stock up on any special foods for your pet
  • Talk with your vet about potentially using a mild sedative, if you know your pets don’t travel well
  • To reduce stress, train your pets to stay in their kennel for progressively longer periods of time before travelling
  • Line your carrier with puppy training pads in case of accidents

Moving Day

Communicate your pet-care preferences with your Sun Prairie movers, as they are there to help any way they can!

If You’re Driving:

  • Bring extra towels in case of accidents
  • Do not drive with your pets loose in the vehicle, or in a pickup truck bed
  • Make sure your pet’s collar has their ID information and your name, phone number and new address

If You’re Flying, and your pet is traveling in the cargo area, make sure to let flight staff know when you board. You can also ask the luggage handlers for confirmation that your pet is on board before leaving.

Arriving

When moving in Sun Prairie with pets, expose your pets to your new home gradually. Keeping your pet in one room for a few hours to a few days can be helpful to provide time to adjust to new surroundings.

Follow these guidelines and your move with Capital City Transfer, Inc. will be a breeze. For more tips and tricks about moving with pets, or to get started on your own residential move in Sun Prairie, get in touch with us today! You can speak to one of our friendly representatives or fill out our quick form to get started.