Moving is a stressful experience. Add pets to the equation and it gets exponentially more difficult. There are some things that you can do to help make the move easier on you and you pets, it just requires planning before it’s time to make the move. If you’re moving to Knoxville here are some tips for moving with pets.

The first thing you should do is make sure the place you are moving to is pet friendly and find out whether or not they require pet rent. Some places only require a deposit, while others require a deposit, monthly payments, and they have breed specific laws. These are all important things to pay attention to when it comes time to pick a place for you and your furry friend to settle down.

Moving with dogs is usually easier than moving with cats. Cats are not fans of change, and they are especially territorial. One way to make the move easier for cats is to bring boxes into the house a few weeks or months before it’s time to leave. This way the cat can get used to change and not freak out.

When it’s time to start packing and get ready to leave, leave your pet in a familiar room that you plan on packing up last. This will keep them out of the way and limit their exposure to all of the commotion.

On the day of the move, send your pet to a friend’s house so that they are not in the way of the movers. Moving day means open doors and strange people, so keeping your pet around will most likely lead to unnecessary stress.