Moving: How to Move Your Pet Safely
If you and your pet are getting ready to move, follow these recommendations to keep your companion safe on moving day.
Plan ahead. Advance planning will make your move less stressful on you and your pet. Pack over a period of time, and try to maintain your pet's normal routine.
Invest in a high-quality, sturdy pet carrier. If you have a dog or cat whom you want to keep safely confined on moving day, get a carrier ahead of time and gradually accustom your pet to spending time in it.
Purchase a new ID tag for your pet. As soon as you know your new address, get a pet ID tag that includes your new address and telephone number(s). (Or obtain some other visible form of pet identification such as a collar with ID information imprinted on it or an identification band that attaches to the collar but does not dangle like a traditional tag.) An up-to-date ID tag is a lost pet's ticket home.
Keep your pet secure. On moving day, place your pet (whether in the carrier or not) in a safe, quiet place, such as the bathroom, so that he or she cannot escape. Place a large sign on the door that says, DO NOT ENTER, and be sure that friends and professional movers are aware that the room is off-limits.
Make your car trip safe. If you're traveling by car and your dog enjoys car travel, you may want to accustom him to a restraining harness. Because most cats aren't comfortable traveling in cars, it's best (for their safety as well as yours) to transport them in a well-ventilated and securely placed carrier. Never leave pets alone in a parked vehicle during warm weather as the temperature rises quickly and can injure or kill them. In any season, a pet in a parked vehicle is vulnerable to being harmed or stolen. Never put an animal in the trunk of a car, the open bed of a pickup truck, or the storage area of a moving van.
Talk to your veterinarian. If your pet doesn't enjoy car rides, consult your veterinarian about behavior modification or medication that might lessen the stress of travel. Depending on your destination, your pet may also need additional vaccinations, medications, and health certificates.
Find hotels in advance. Listings of animal-friendly hotels will help you find overnight lodging during your move. Our online information on Finding Animal-Friendly Hotel Accommodations will point you toward some useful resources and get your planning on track.
Plan ahead for air travel. Check with your veterinarian, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the airline if your pet will be flying. Also be sure to check out our online tips for traveling with your companion animal. You will need to take precautions to ensure your pet's safety, so give yourself ample time to work out all the arrangements.
Prepare your new home. Take with you all the familiar and necessary things your pet will need from day one in your new home: food, water, medications, bed, litter box, food and water bowls, and health records. Also have on hand a recent photo of your pet, for use if your pet becomes lost.
This article was copied from the Humane Society's Website.
You will find a wonderful and extensive listing of helpful facts, tips, articles, and so much more. Please take a look at their site if you have a pet as I am sure you will find something of interest.
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Wysong Holistic Pet Foods
I want to make a personal statement as to why I am an avid admirer and supporter of this company. I was introduced to Wysong by a friend who specializes in holistic nutrition. My first dog came into my life at the age of 35. Up to that point, I was a dog 'unenthusiastic. A "Lucy" if you will, (remember Charlie Brown's Lucy?) An unwanted lick was a real ick to me. My new husband however, loves dogs, and promptly decided that my eight year old son, must have a hairy companion as a wedding gift if you will. Dragging me all the way, we ended up at the pound, where my son immediately feel in love with a 6 month old Chow mix that came home with us and was promptly named "Annie". It didn't take me long to fall in love with Annie myself. She was the smartest, most loveable dog I knew. I was like a new mom with her first baby. Annie was a shared companion as we all loved her unanimously.
Annie had been an active and enjoyable part of our family for about two months when we first noticed that she was losing her hair. A quick trip to the U.C. Davis Vet clinic and we discovered that Annie had juvenile Chow mite. They did not think that she would live for much longer, and she had to go through a horrific medicinal bath to treat the disease. Eventually she seemed to recover, but the problem reoccurred. I was so stressed for Annie. She was miserable, but I knew those chemical baths were not for her over all best health. That's when I went searching for answers, and found my friend's life saving (for Annie) advice about this holistic pet food company. We put Annie on their feeding program immediately and she began to look healthier right away. Within a short time, she had hair growing in places where she had been bald. She became the bouncing ball of fluff that she had been when she first arrived, and we were ecstatic. Her recovery was nothing short of miraculous.
As it turned out, the company was hiring, and I joined on as a representative of their products. It was a wonderful experience for me as I learned so much about the common sense approach to feeding our pets and heard many other stories similar to Annie's.
Our Annie lived to be 12 years old, ten years longer than the vet had forecast. Though she passed away three years ago, she still has a place in my heart. I will always miss my fury first pet!
Cheryl Dixon
Barlow Trail Welcome Connections
Family Dogs
New Life
9101 SE Stanley Ave
Portland, Oregon 97206
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Phone: (503) 771-5596
A dog is a man's best friend. A cat is a cat's best friend.
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Friendly Pet Areas:
Family fun for you and your pets. This park has an "off leash area".
Strange and funny fact...
Dogs are prohibited from flying kites on most public beaches in the U.S.
This is an excellent park to take the horses and the dogs. Not only do they have a "no leash" area, but the horse riding areas are both beautiful and a comfortable ride for a green horse with a green rider. (Wear that helmet!)
The Springwater Corridor is the major southeast segment of the 40-Mile Loop. Extending from Southeast 4th and Ivon in Portland (near OMSI), the alternative transportation and recreational trail extends 21 miles, currently ending in Boring.
Enjoy hiking, biking, a walk, horseback riding, and a walk with the pup (on a leash of course).
Links that we enjoy!
New Puppy Info-Find Shelters- Resources-Licensing Information-
The National Humane Society
PBS Kids has a fun site for kids and pets! Fun Pet Facts and other great topics on pets.
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For our cat lovers!
Cats for beginners-Cat Care-Fun with Cats-and Franny Syufy's purr-fect cat newsletter...
Cats-Dogs-Horses!
Why do cats purr?
First time horse owners...
Training a horse...
doggie info and more.
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Pet Disaster Planning Tips!
Create your household and pet disaster plan as part of your new move to-do's.
1. Check with the Humane Society for information on what shelter care or veterinarian offices may be available for your pet in the event of an emergency.
2. Keep your pet carrier handy. Keep a supply of bedding, toys, , etc. ready to go. Include extra med's if necessary. You might also consider storing:
Manual can opener
Extra food and a gallon or two of water
Kitty litter
Sturdy leashes
Written information on name, care and feeding schedule (include the type of food fed), and the needs of each pet.
3. Do your pets have your new address on their identification tags? Make sure to have current phone number and an emergency contact as well. Make sure your micro-chip info is updated as well.
4. Make sure you have all shot records current. Keep with your important papers that you might need to grab on the way out.
5. Time for a current photo of your pets, with a written description of the pet on the back of the photo.
6. Take the time to have a place to go in case of an emergency. Make sure they will accept your pets. If you are planning on a hotel or motel, make sure ahead of time that they will take your pets. DogFriendly.com has a listing of pet friendly stays.
7. Birds must eat daily to survive. Have their familiar food ready, and a cloth to cover cage (sheet, towel...) to provide security and filtered light.
During the emergency remember: animals can behave irrationally. Separate dogs and cats, and keep an eye on them after the event. You may see aggressive "fear" behavior for a while.
And Most Importantly, Take Your Pets With You If You Must Leave.
For information on Family Disaster Preparedness:
Dolly's Pet Shoppe
38580 Pioneer Blvd Ste B
Sandy, OR 97055
(503) 668-0346
Anna carries Wysong just for me! Read my story on this page and ask yourself "am I feeding my animals the best?" Cheryl
Pride & Groom
17460 Strauss Ave
Sandy, OR 97055 Map
(503) 826-9500
Our dogs look so adorable after their "salon" appointments...Trish
