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Plan the moment of change! To make a move the new home must be in a condition to receive you and your family. If you have to carry out any renovations, it is best to postpone the move until it is finished, and the house is clean.
If you can, choose a time that is suitable for all family members. If you work you can schedule it for when you have vacations, in the case of families with children, better when school finishes.
Take advantage of the move to clean, throw away, and rescue memories. Having few things means less stress, and less time arranging, packing, and unpacking. Take advantage of the moment of moving to get rid of things that are no longer useful. You could consider giving personal packaging to things of value to you and your family.
Create a comfortable area to begin packing. Before you start packing, have a comfortable, easily accessible space to set up the boxes. In that space, also have on hand packing tape and all those tools that you will need regularly: scissors, bubble wrap, stapler, etc. Don’t let a pile of boxes cloud your desire to start a new home.
Protect your fragile items. One of the most important things to remember when moving is to protect all fragile objects. A helpful trick is to mark those boxes containing fragile items clearly, so they are easily identifiable from all angles. This will help you avoid any damage during the move and ensure that everything arrives in good condition at your new home.
When unpacking the moving truck.
Assemble the beds first and put the mattress on them at once. Don’t put things on them as you unload the truck. At the end of the day, everyone will be tired, and the last thing you want to do is have to remove piles of bags and heavy things so you can sleep.
Install the washer and dryer as soon as possible.
Start in the room that is used the most, or that is most urgent to unpack. It could be the kitchen, or if you work from home, maybe the office is the room you need to set up first.
Open all the boxes or bags marked #1 (following the system we talked about before), or those that you know contain the most necessary things.
As soon as you finish with the most urgent thing in that room, resist the urge to continue with the other boxes. Rather, move to the other rooms, and do the same with the most urgent boxes and bags.
Moving is always a strenuous job that takes several days and even weeks, but we hope that these tips help you or, at least, make it as less stressful as possible.
Plan to have your pet’s collar updated before the move by placing phone numbers and your new home address on their tags. This way, if your pet gets lost during the move or in the new area, someone will be able to easily recognize who it belongs to and call you.
Get to know the new area It would be best to take your pet for a walk a few times before the final move so that it becomes familiar with the streets and the new environment, it doesn’t matter if they are short visits if they are frequent. This way you can also identify where the nearest veterinarian, stores, or parks are.
The bed is a key point.
Consider your bed an important object during the move. Since the new home is a different environment, the animal will need something to cling to, which usually ends up being where it sleeps. Make sure you do not wash the bed for at least the first 2 weeks, this will depend on the pet’s ability to adapt.
Get a transporter.
This may only apply to small or medium-sized cats or dogs. During the trip, you may need a transport box, which can be a great tool or a problem if the pet has never been in such a small space.
To help the animal get used to it, it is important to get the box in advance, placing some of its toys or blankets inside to teach it to feel safe. Also, make sure that the carrier you will use is appropriate, with enough space and ventilation.
Alternatives for moving day.
On moving day your house will be full of boxes and unknown people, so you could consider implementing one of the following options:
Place your pet in a quiet room where there is some furniture, his bed, toys, and food to entertain him and keep him away from the stress that moving can cause.
Ask a family member or trusted person if they can take care of your pet for the day until all your belongings and boxes are in the new house. This way you can resolve the move with more peace of mind.
If you decide to hire a professional service that offers to transport your pet, have all the documents they request ready and ask how they will keep you informed along the way until your pet arrives.
A space for your pet.
It is important that after recognizing the house or apartment, your pet has some freedom to choose its corner, space, or room to place its bed and toys, to the extent possible and within the limits that you decide.
Remember that animals are guided by the smells of the place or the air currents and choosing a space where they feel safe will help them adapt.
Continue with your routine.
To help your pets adapt smoothly to this transition, always try to stick with their schedules and daily routines.
The first few days you will surely feel uncomfortable, give it time without changing your habits, for example, for dogs, frequent walks can calm the stress that the move may have caused.
Take all these tips into account and remember not to worry too much; Your pet will eventually adapt to the new home just like you.
