Tips for a Successful Move with Pets -Help from Your Self-Storage Facility Near Lafayette

Relocating a house full of belongings and children is tough. Often, when we start the moving process, everyone’s stress levels increase, including those of our beloved pets. Each one of our fur babies looks to us to provide them with food, shelter, and care. When tensions escalate at home, they sense it. Also, they may not take to change as quickly as humans do. You can do much to decrease the stress moving brings for your four-legged family member.

There are many challenges to transitioning from one home to another. In the midst of all the sorting and packing, a 5A Rent-A-Space self-storage facility near Lafayette can help. Keep the home free from clutter so your family and pets are not inconvenienced. Adjusting to the new surroundings will also become easier after you move if there is enough space for everyone. We have a variety of sizes to fit your needs and can even move you in with our free van when you rent a unit.

Keep Fido Calm When Moving Stuff to a Self-Storage Facility Near Lafayette

Your pets bring you lots of joy. Return the favor when you keep these tips in mind during your upcoming move:

.    Pack an Overnight Kit: Keep all their important items handy by packing an overnight kit. Be sure to place food, litter, toys, grooming tools, and favorite blankets in this kit. You want to have everything at your fingertips to help them transition easily.

.    Talk to Your Vet: If you are moving far enough away that you can no long use your veterinarian, ask for Fido’s records including medications. It is advisable to seek out a recommendation for a new veterinary clinic. Once you have settled in, update their tags and microchip information.

.    Keep Your Pets in a Separate, Quiet Place: On moving day, there will be a lot of action happening. You might even have strangers in your home if you hire movers to help. Choose a room in your home that can be quickly emptied. Put your pets in this room with water and food. Check in on them as the day progresses. Take them outside at their regular times. Keep their schedule as normal as possible.

.    Transport Your Pet in Your Car: It might be tempting to put your cat’s crate in your mom’s car and let her transport Fluffy to your new place. A better option is to put your animals in your car. They can hear your voice and be calmed by your presence.

.    Keep them Secluded: Once you arrive at your new home, find a place to keep your dog, cat, or bird away from the action of unpacking trucks and moving furniture. Find a room that can be filled up last and let them explore this safe haven. Be sure to look in on them frequently and give them a lot of affection.

Ease Your Pet’s Anxiety by Renting a Self-Storage Unit Near Lafayette

Create a safe and secure environment during your moving and unpacking phase by renting a 5A Rent-A-Space self-storage unit near Lafayette. You can take your time unpacking and give your pets more attention during this transition.

Reserve your self-storage unit online now. Call 5A Rent-A-Space at 925-643-2024 or toll-free at 1-800-5ASPACE (1-800-522-7223) to learn more. Not sure how much space you will need? Use our online Space Calculator to estimate the best unit size for you.