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By Boise Realtor, Cristina Pescaru

A new year, a new beginning. If moving is in the cards for you this year, and you have pets, you may feel that you are facing a huge hurdle, bigger than moving usually is. Moving in itself is no easy matter, and if moving across state lines, or countries, it may feel a little daunting. If your beloved pets are also part of this equation, then it becomes very serious indeed. But take heart, it just seems worse than it is. We all know people that moved successfully with pets, and pets have been known to travel long distances by plane or car. I know somebody who recently, in December, moved from one country to another with two cats and two dogs, and they all lived to tell the tale.

Some things to keep in mind:

• Visit your vet and make sure that your pet is in good health, has all the necessary and required documentation, and ask if mild sedation is a good idea for your specific pet.
• Make sure you know the required health certificates at your destination, if you are moving across state or country lines.
• Secure your pets at all times when in unfamiliar surroundings.
• Make sure your pets are chipped or have identification in case they are separated from you.

These are only a few suggestions, for a lot more information follow this blog post Advice for Dog Owners in the Moving Market.

For those of you moving to the Treasure Valley, listed below are some useful pet related resources.

• Directory of Pet Resources in Boise – Bring Fido
• Dog Licensing – Idaho Humane Society
• Boise Dog Parks
• Nampa Dog Parks
• Meridian Storey Bark Park

Two Months Prior to Your Move

• Checklist of items to keep, donate or sell
• Get estimates from three moving companies
• Check on insurance coverage for the move
• Use up or give away perishable foods
• Use up or give away cleaning supplies
• Set up a file for all moving papers and receipts
• Check into tax deductions for the move
• Transfer children’s school records

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