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• The law usually states that rabies tag be attached securely to your pet’s collar.

Local Ordinances • Check with the city or town hall in your new community for any laws regarding pets. Many communities have pet control and licensing ordinances for both dogs and cats. • This should be done as soon as you decide to move, in order to provide enough time to acquire any necessary permits or to obtain required registration. • License fees will vary from location to location, as will the amount of time for a new resident to obtain a pet license. A Trip To The Vets • Well in advance of moving, your pet should undergo a thorough physical exam. This gives you plenty of time for any unforeseen treatments or inoculations. • Make sure all their vaccinations are up-to-date … particularly their rabies vaccination. • If your pet is moving to a different type of climate, discuss with your vet any change in treatments or medication this might precipitate. • If your pet will be traveling by plane, have your vet explain the pros and cons of tranquilization. There is some discussion that a pet traveling in cargo, should not be sedated due to high altitudes. (Some airlines even have their own rules when it comes to sedation). • If your pet is currently on medication, make sure you have enough to last until you are settled at your destination • Obtain a copy of your pet’s health records and ask your Vet if he/she can recommend another veterinarian in your new town or city. If not, check the Resources at the end of this report.

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