Pets are generally creatures of habit so try to keep your pets' routines as regular as possible in the days leading up to your moving date. Continue to carry out normal activities and try not to break your pets routine too much, for example if you normally take your dog for a walk in the mornings continue to do so.

It is a good idea to ask a family member or friends to take care of your pet during the days of the move. Many pets become very scared and may run away during all of this irregular activity. Be careful with leaving doors open as it only takes one door to be left open to the outside unintentionally and your pet could be gone forever.

If your pet bolts on moving day, you may not be able to give the necessary attention and time to the search as you should and you may have travel plans which limits the time you can search. Another option that may be helpful is to organize for your pet to be boarded until you have moved in to your new home.