The Cal Home team believes Pets are a part of a family and an important factor in a real estate transaction. Keeping your furry kids is an integral part of the Cal Home Plan for success. For this very reason, lockboxes are not used especially with pets residing in a home.
Moving to a new home may be one of the most stressful life events you’ll ever have to tackle. But in the chaos of cardboard boxes, packing tape, and moving trucks, you might not realize how stressed your pets feel, too. Our team cares so much about our pets and your pets too. Here are some tips to help in your move so your furry kids can adjust quickly while keeping them safe.
Packing Up Your Home
Cats aren’t big fans of change. You can help your cats (and skittish dogs) adjust to the moving process by bringing in moving boxes early, and by keeping your furry friends in a familiar room you plan to pack up last. On moving day, keep your pets in a quiet room with the door shut, or at a friend’s house. This will ensure that your cat or dog won’t get scared and try to make a quick getaway while the movers load up the truck. During the moving process, try to keep your pet’s routine as normal as possible.
Pet-Proofing Your New Home
It is a good idea to pet-proof your new home. Tuck away electrical cords, plug up nooks where your pet could get stuck, make sure that all windows have secure screens, remove any poisonous houseplants and confirm that no pest-control poison traps have been left anywhere in the house.
Settling In
When you arrive at your new home, it will be tempting to set your dog or cat loose in the house to explore. However, a new and unfamiliar space can be overwhelming to your pets.
Start by allowing them to adjust to one room—their “home base”—which should include their favorite toys, treats, water and food bowls, and a litter box for cats. When they seem comfortable, gradually introduce them to other rooms in the house, while keeping some doors shut.
You can relocate your cat’s litter box from the “home base” room to a more permanent location by moving it slowly over time. Try moving the litter box one foot forward each day. With patience, your cat or dog will be king or queen of your new home in no time.
If you are looking to buy or sell a home and live in the San Francisco, CA Bay Area, call the experts at Cal Home at 925-690-1173 or contact us online today.