Moving with pets planner
A dated checklist for moving house with a dog or cat, counted back from moving day, with every date in your calendar.
Enter your moving day to see the plan.
- 42 days beforeConfirm the pet policy at the new homeAsk the landlord or the building for it in writing: which pets, how many, and any deposit or fee.Do it now
- 28 days beforeFind a vet near the new homeAnd ask your current vet for a copy of the records to take with you.Do it now
- 21 days beforePlan the tripHow the pets travel on the day, and where they stay while the boxes move.Do it now
- 3 days beforePack a pet boxBowls, bedding, favorite things and their usual food: packed last, opened first.Do it now
- Moving dayUpdate the microchip record and the tagPut your new address and phone on the microchip registry, and on the tag if it carries an address.Do it now
- 1 day afterTell everyone elseThe license office, your vet, your sitter and any pet insurance.Do it now
One all-day event for each step, with a reminder the day before.
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Questions
What should I do first when moving with a pet?
Confirm the pet policy at the new home, in writing, before you sign anything. Everything else can follow the dates here.
When do I update the microchip?
On moving day, when the new address is yours: the registry holds the details a shelter or vet will call.
Is anything I type sent anywhere?
No. The plan and the calendar file are made in your browser.