I just moved (only three miles from the old house), and I brought my Redfoots here in a dog crate. They did just fine. I set up the new outside pen here, and they never went off their feed or got grumpy or anything. They are livin' the life in a bigger pen here. We moved fish years ago - the advice to lower the water as much as possible to keep splashing to a minimum is perfect. And the cats.......well, move them in a crate, too, and then keep them in the house for a couple of weeks so they'll figure out where they live. Good luck.Forgot to mention the 8 month old puppy but he’s the least of my worries ?
if I’m unable to transport the tortoise in his enclosure how would you suggest moving him?
I’m not sure his enclosure will fit in any of our vehicles because of its dimensions and I only drive a small focus hatchback. Would it make sense to start getting him used to a small box or container for the next month before the move so it’s less traumatic and he’s familiar with it?
Moving to L’Orignal Ontario on the St Laurence River. Seems to be in the middle of nowhereOh so beautiful kitties!!! That dog looks like he's got mischief going on...Where are you moving to, if you don't mind saying...
See how big Simon's feet are...
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This is Smokey, he's 13 now
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My tort doesn’t seem to have a fussy personality luckily. In the last year he has moved enclosures 4+ times and he’s never phased by it. He just may rearrange a few things sometimes but he’s never stopped eating or hid a lot so I’m hoping he’ll be pretty easy going with all of it.I just moved (only three miles from the old house), and I brought my Redfoots here in a dog crate. They did just fine. I set up the new outside pen here, and they never went off their feed or got grumpy or anything. They are livin' the life in a bigger pen here. We moved fish years ago - the advice to lower the water as much as possible to keep splashing to a minimum is perfect. And the cats.......well, move them in a crate, too, and then keep them in the house for a couple of weeks so they'll figure out where they live. Good luck.
I know this thread is from a while back, but I stumbled upon it while searching for tips on moving with pets. I'm actually in a similar situation as I have to relocate soon. I'm particularly concerned about moving my tortoise, cats, and even my aquarium filled with fish. It's quite a handful, isn't it? Anyway, I've been considering hiring professional movers like ThreeMovers to help with the process. They seem to have good reviews and could potentially make things easier for me. If anyone else has any advice on moving pets, I'd love to hear it too. Thanks in advance! By the way, I'm new to this forum, and it's great to be part of such a helpful community.
I know this thread is from a while back, but I stumbled upon it while searching for tips on moving with pets. I'm actually in a similar situation as I have to relocate soon. I'm particularly concerned about moving my tortoise, cats, and even my aquarium filled with fish. It's quite a handful, isn't it? Anyway, I've been considering hiring professional movers like ThreeMovers to help with the process. They seem to have good reviews and could potentially make things easier for me. If anyone else has any advice on moving pets, I'd love to hear it too. Thanks in advance! By the way, I'm new to this forum, and it's great to be part of such a helpful community.
i've now got the moving date and its three weeks on saturday (to my boyfriends house)..it's approx a 2hour-3hour drive in the car depending on traffic/road works etc and was wonderin what you lot thought the most suitable and safest way to travel my two horsefields torts would be.. Kiara and deemo both panic when in small spaces...ie tubs with air holes.. n i don't think its humane.. See deemo would probably happily sit on my knee the whole journey the soppy get she is.. but as i've never transported them myself i want them to be as safe as possible.. so anyone had the same problem??? and how did u get around it Don't suppose leaving them in the tort table in the car n securing that would be in any means suitable?? just thinkin less upheaval for them :S any help would be mucho appreciated Thanks guysHave you traveled with your cats before? Will they be riding in carriers in the car with you?
4 hours isn't much for most cats used to riding somewhere for that long. For newbies to travel, it can be a mind altering experience. And I only say that because we've travelled with 4 different cats in the car or truck, in a camper or in a 5th wheel from Denver to Lake Powell, which could be 9-15 hrs one-way depending on the roads, weather, flat tires, etc. The best way is having the cats travel in cat carriers, preferably individually, & not in the car so you can concentrate on driving.
Letting them run loose is not recommended because cats really do not like to ride in cars, they crawl under seats, your foot pedals, over you, they wail, they drool, throw up, poop & generally let you know how much they hate travel until they wear themselves out. If you stop to get gas or food, they start up all over again when you get back on the road.
I have no idea how to transport live fish & I just got my tort so I've no experience with tort travel yet. I am very experienced in cat travel, however. Their little fur bodies stay pretty toasty in colder weather. If you're in extremely high temps, they need air conditioning or at least fresh air sources. And of course, don't leave them alone in cars in hot temps with the windows up.
Good luck!!