When moving with your pets, should you move them by air or by ground? This is one of the most common questions we receive and the answer is rather simple to us.
When relocating domestically with your beloved family pet, there are a number of options for getting him/her to your new residence. The safest, cheapest and most stress free way for any animal to travel - is riding in a vehicle that their owner is operating. This way, the owner can accommodate his/her pet's needs while having a reliable traveling companion.
Many people who are unable to drive their pets to their destination assume that hiring a company to make the cross country drive is the next best option. Many times, this is simply not true. If you think about it logically, your pet will be in a strange vehicle with a stranger for up to 3-7 days as they zig zag all over the country picking up and dropping off other customers' pets.
There will be weird smells, strange sounds, accelerating, breaking, potty breaks, and many other variables that, over the course of 7 days, can add up to a very stressed out animal.
We recommend staying away from these services, as they only market themselves as an alternative to 'cargo' to help you feel comfortable in your decision process.
The next best option, other than your own vehicle, when moving long distances is for your animal to fly on a pet friendly airline. There are steps that can be taken to assure your animal has a stress free flight. The most import step is to have your animal acclimated to his/her travel crate.
Please click here for information on Crate Training Your Dog
Many airlines have taken note of the recent trend in pet ownership. A handful of progressive airlines have in turn "stepped up their programs", putting forth the necessary energy needed to ensure that all animals are flown in a safe, climate controlled environment.
So if you're relocating to the other side of the country and are unable to make the "long haul" with the family pet(s), remember that flying is now a safe & cost affective option!
If you insist on having a pet moving company handle your pet's move on the ground, please make sure the company you choose will only drive one customer's pet(s) at a time & that they will not pick up other pets along the way.
Because of the time it takes and the dedication given during the trip, it can sometimes cost more than the price of air travel to and from.
We always recommend renting a fun RV and enjoying a road trip with you and your pets!
Happy Pet Travels!
When relocating domestically with your beloved family pet, there are a number of options for getting him/her to your new residence. The safest, cheapest and most stress free way for any animal to travel - is riding in a vehicle that their owner is operating. This way, the owner can accommodate his/her pet's needs while having a reliable traveling companion.
Many people who are unable to drive their pets to their destination assume that hiring a company to make the cross country drive is the next best option. Many times, this is simply not true. If you think about it logically, your pet will be in a strange vehicle with a stranger for up to 3-7 days as they zig zag all over the country picking up and dropping off other customers' pets.
There will be weird smells, strange sounds, accelerating, breaking, potty breaks, and many other variables that, over the course of 7 days, can add up to a very stressed out animal.
We recommend staying away from these services, as they only market themselves as an alternative to 'cargo' to help you feel comfortable in your decision process.
The next best option, other than your own vehicle, when moving long distances is for your animal to fly on a pet friendly airline. There are steps that can be taken to assure your animal has a stress free flight. The most import step is to have your animal acclimated to his/her travel crate.
Please click here for information on Crate Training Your Dog
Many airlines have taken note of the recent trend in pet ownership. A handful of progressive airlines have in turn "stepped up their programs", putting forth the necessary energy needed to ensure that all animals are flown in a safe, climate controlled environment.
So if you're relocating to the other side of the country and are unable to make the "long haul" with the family pet(s), remember that flying is now a safe & cost affective option!
If you insist on having a pet moving company handle your pet's move on the ground, please make sure the company you choose will only drive one customer's pet(s) at a time & that they will not pick up other pets along the way.
Because of the time it takes and the dedication given during the trip, it can sometimes cost more than the price of air travel to and from.
We always recommend renting a fun RV and enjoying a road trip with you and your pets!
Happy Pet Travels!
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