MOVING WITH YOUR PETS. 5 Easy Tips

Moving can be stressful for people over the age of 55 that live in a Florida Retirement community. Just imagine how anxious it can make your pets. They can easily get stressed out when there’s unexpected activity like boxing items in their home or when they’re introduced to a new environment like a Florida Retirement Home Community. Moving to Traditions at Lake Ruby, Lake Ashton, or Vienna Square with dogs and cats doesn’t come with a formula solution. Here are some tips that should make the moving experience a bit easier for your dog or cat.

PREPARE AN OVERNIGHT KIT
1. Prepare an easily-accessible ‘overnight kit’ that has enough dog food, kitty litter, toys and grooming tools to sustain your pet and keep them comfortable during the first few days of unpacking. Don’t forget their soothing toys or favorite calming music.

CONTACT YOUR VET
2. If you’re moving out of the area and into a Florida Homes for 55 Community like Traditions at Lake Ruby, Vienna Square or Lake Ashton, inform your vet so you can take records and any prescription medications with you. See if they can recommend another vet in the Winter Haven or Lake Wales area. There are many loving animal clinics under the direction of wonderful vets near your new Florida Retirement community.

KEEP YOUR PETS AWAY FROM THE ACTION
3. During the move itself, the best way to reduce stress on an animal is to keep them in the quietest area possible like a guest room, office or even on an enclosed air conditioned lanai. Remove them from the action. This could mean putting them in their carrier or kennel in the garage or car provided the air temperature is safe. Make sure you check in on them regularly, and try to feed or walk them at the time you usually would; having some sense of a routine in the midst of all the changes will help a lot. Many Florida 55+ communities are pet friendly and have pet parks. Ask your Florida Homes for 55 realtor for additional information regarding the pet parks in your Florida Retirement Community.

TAKE YOUR PET IN YOUR VEHICLE
4. Take your pet to your new house located in Lake Ashton, Traditions at Lake Ruby or Vienna Square in your own vehicle. Some animals feel more comfortable if you throw a blanket over their carrier during the car ride so they can’t see the environment changing outside. You know your pet; do what is best for them.

KEEP YOUR PET SECLUDED
5. Set up as much as you can, even just in a room, before you introduce the animal to the condo or single family home in Lake Ashton. Confine them to a section of the house while they slowly adjust to their surroundings. Give your pet lots of attention and introduce familiar objects like toys or blankets as soon as possible. Make them feel at home as you do!
For More Tips on how to successfully move with your pet, contact your local Veterinarian. To learn more about Florida Homes for 55 Communities contact Lori Raath at 863-409-6899 or visit FloridaHomesfor55.com and complete the CONTACT US form.

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