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* MOVING TALLTH PETS HOW TO KEEP YOUR FURRY COMPANIONS The majority of American families have a four-legged 39% 33% family member, according to the Humane Society. In fact, about 78 million dogs and over 86 million cats are owned in the U.S. Despite our love for animals, when it comes to relocating, some pet owners are forced to leave their furry friends behind. We examine why pets are relinquished and give you tips on how to make sure your cat or dog makes the journey with you. of U.S. house holds own at least one dog. of U.S. house holds own at least one cat. TOP REASONS PETS ARE LEFT AT SHELTERS A nationwide study by PetPopulation.org surveyed shelters to find top reasons owners were parting with their pets. NO PETS 24 MOVING LANDLORD ALLERGIES COST OF PET INADEQUATE NO TIME TOO MANY ANIMALS ISSUE MAINTENANCE FACILITIES FOR A PET IN THE HOUSE BOTH MOVING AND LANDLORD ISSUES WERE CITED AMONG MOST POPULAR REASONS FOR WHY PET OW NERS RELINQUISH THEIR ANIMALS AT SHELTERS. IWHY ARE PETS LEFT BEHIND DURING A MOVE? A recent study by MyMove.com found nearly half of respondents who have recently moved or were planning to relocate owned a pet. While the majority successfully moved with their animal, 5 percent of those surveyed had to leave a pet behind. OF THE 48 PERCENT OF SURVEYED PARTICIPANTS WHO HAD A PET: 39% 72% 7% HAD A CAT. HAD A DOG. HAD ANOTHER ANIMAL OR BIRD. Numbers do not equal 100 percent because respondents were allowed multiple answers. 5% 5 PERCENT OF RESPONDENTS RELINQUISHED THEIR PET BECAUSE OF A MOVE. RESPONDENTS REVEAL REASONS FOR RELINQUISHING THEIR PETS NO PETS NEW LANDLORD/OWNER DOESN'T ALLOW PETS 26% NEW SPACE NOT .. 20% APPROPRIATE FOR PET # : H PET REMAINED IN OLD HOME WITH FAMILY/ROOMMATES 17% .. ... ... NO LONGER ABLE TO TAKE CARE OF A PET ...15% TOO EXPENSIVE TO KEEP ... .. 6% HOUSEMATE IS ALLERGIC ... 5% 10 15 20 25 30 NO PETS JUST OVER A QUARTER (26 PERCENT) OF RESPONDENTS WHO ABANDONED A PET SAID IT WAS DUE TO THEIR NEW LOCATION NOT BEING PET-FRIENDLY. HOW TO ENSURE YOUR PET MOVES WITH YOU RESEARCH Research your new location with your pet in mind. Consider how friendly your new surroundings will be for your pet before moving forward. Some of the nation's largest citles are welcoming dog lovers by adding dog-friendly spaces, such as off-leash dog parks. Choosing the right area can make all the difference. CITIES WITH HIGHEST PER CAPITA NUMBER OF OFF-LEASH DOG PARKS The Trust for Public Land calculated the cities with the highest per capita numbers of off-leash dog parks among the nation's largest cities. Here we list ten of such cities. PER 100,000 RESIDENTS O NUMBER OF DOG PARKS 40 32 30 27 23 20 12 12 10 8. 6 6 5.7 5.1 4.1 3.3 3.2 2.5 2.3 2.3 2.3 PORTLAND, NORFOLK, LAS VEGAS, SAN FRAN- ARLINGTON, MADISON, ST. PETERS- HENDERSON, TAMPA, FL ALBUQUER- BURG, FL OR VA NV CIsco, CA VA ws NV QUE, NM PLEAD YOUR CASE Renting? It can be difficult to find a new space that allows pets. Make sure your move can include your four-legged roommate with these tips. INSURANCE SUBMIT REFERENCES WELL TRAINED PETS PAY MORE PET INSURANCE If you have been a responsible pet owner in the past, ask your old landlord, neighbor or pet If your pet Is well tralned, send your prospective landlord a video of your pet doing a trick or being obedient. Get pet Insurance. This will show your landlord that you are careful with your funds and know how to prepare for the future, Offer to pay more rent to convince your landlord there is risk in having a responsible sitter to write you a letter of pet owner as a tenant. reference. mymove SOURCES: MYMOVE.COM, HUMANESOCIETY.ORG, USATODAY.COM, PETPOPULATION.ORG * MOVING TALLTH PETS HOW TO KEEP YOUR FURRY COMPANIONS The majority of American families have a four-legged 39% 33% family member, according to the Humane Society. In fact, about 78 million dogs and over 86 million cats are owned in the U.S. Despite our love for animals, when it comes to relocating, some pet owners are forced to leave their furry friends behind. We examine why pets are relinquished and give you tips on how to make sure your cat or dog makes the journey with you. of U.S. house holds own at least one dog. of U.S. house holds own at least one cat. TOP REASONS PETS ARE LEFT AT SHELTERS A nationwide study by PetPopulation.org surveyed shelters to find top reasons owners were parting with their pets. NO PETS 24 MOVING LANDLORD ALLERGIES COST OF PET INADEQUATE NO TIME TOO MANY ANIMALS ISSUE MAINTENANCE FACILITIES FOR A PET IN THE HOUSE BOTH MOVING AND LANDLORD ISSUES WERE CITED AMONG MOST POPULAR REASONS FOR WHY PET OW NERS RELINQUISH THEIR ANIMALS AT SHELTERS. IWHY ARE PETS LEFT BEHIND DURING A MOVE? A recent study by MyMove.com found nearly half of respondents who have recently moved or were planning to relocate owned a pet. While the majority successfully moved with their animal, 5 percent of those surveyed had to leave a pet behind. OF THE 48 PERCENT OF SURVEYED PARTICIPANTS WHO HAD A PET: 39% 72% 7% HAD A CAT. HAD A DOG. HAD ANOTHER ANIMAL OR BIRD. Numbers do not equal 100 percent because respondents were allowed multiple answers. 5% 5 PERCENT OF RESPONDENTS RELINQUISHED THEIR PET BECAUSE OF A MOVE. RESPONDENTS REVEAL REASONS FOR RELINQUISHING THEIR PETS NO PETS NEW LANDLORD/OWNER DOESN'T ALLOW PETS 26% NEW SPACE NOT .. 20% APPROPRIATE FOR PET # : H PET REMAINED IN OLD HOME WITH FAMILY/ROOMMATES 17% .. ... ... NO LONGER ABLE TO TAKE CARE OF A PET ...15% TOO EXPENSIVE TO KEEP ... .. 6% HOUSEMATE IS ALLERGIC ... 5% 10 15 20 25 30 NO PETS JUST OVER A QUARTER (26 PERCENT) OF RESPONDENTS WHO ABANDONED A PET SAID IT WAS DUE TO THEIR NEW LOCATION NOT BEING PET-FRIENDLY. HOW TO ENSURE YOUR PET MOVES WITH YOU RESEARCH Research your new location with your pet in mind. Consider how friendly your new surroundings will be for your pet before moving forward. Some of the nation's largest citles are welcoming dog lovers by adding dog-friendly spaces, such as off-leash dog parks. Choosing the right area can make all the difference. CITIES WITH HIGHEST PER CAPITA NUMBER OF OFF-LEASH DOG PARKS The Trust for Public Land calculated the cities with the highest per capita numbers of off-leash dog parks among the nation's largest cities. Here we list ten of such cities. PER 100,000 RESIDENTS O NUMBER OF DOG PARKS 40 32 30 27 23 20 12 12 10 8. 6 6 5.7 5.1 4.1 3.3 3.2 2.5 2.3 2.3 2.3 PORTLAND, NORFOLK, LAS VEGAS, SAN FRAN- ARLINGTON, MADISON, ST. PETERS- HENDERSON, TAMPA, FL ALBUQUER- BURG, FL OR VA NV CIsco, CA VA ws NV QUE, NM PLEAD YOUR CASE Renting? It can be difficult to find a new space that allows pets. Make sure your move can include your four-legged roommate with these tips. INSURANCE SUBMIT REFERENCES WELL TRAINED PETS PAY MORE PET INSURANCE If you have been a responsible pet owner in the past, ask your old landlord, neighbor or pet If your pet Is well tralned, send your prospective landlord a video of your pet doing a trick or being obedient. Get pet Insurance. This will show your landlord that you are careful with your funds and know how to prepare for the future, Offer to pay more rent to convince your landlord there is risk in having a responsible sitter to write you a letter of pet owner as a tenant. reference. mymove SOURCES: MYMOVE.COM, HUMANESOCIETY.ORG, USATODAY.COM, PETPOPULATION.ORG * MOVING TALLTH PETS HOW TO KEEP YOUR FURRY COMPANIONS The majority of American families have a four-legged 39% 33% family member, according to the Humane Society. In fact, about 78 million dogs and over 86 million cats are owned in the U.S. Despite our love for animals, when it comes to relocating, some pet owners are forced to leave their furry friends behind. We examine why pets are relinquished and give you tips on how to make sure your cat or dog makes the journey with you. of U.S. house holds own at least one dog. of U.S. house holds own at least one cat. TOP REASONS PETS ARE LEFT AT SHELTERS A nationwide study by PetPopulation.org surveyed shelters to find top reasons owners were parting with their pets. NO PETS 24 MOVING LANDLORD ALLERGIES COST OF PET INADEQUATE NO TIME TOO MANY ANIMALS ISSUE MAINTENANCE FACILITIES FOR A PET IN THE HOUSE BOTH MOVING AND LANDLORD ISSUES WERE CITED AMONG MOST POPULAR REASONS FOR WHY PET OW NERS RELINQUISH THEIR ANIMALS AT SHELTERS. IWHY ARE PETS LEFT BEHIND DURING A MOVE? A recent study by MyMove.com found nearly half of respondents who have recently moved or were planning to relocate owned a pet. While the majority successfully moved with their animal, 5 percent of those surveyed had to leave a pet behind. OF THE 48 PERCENT OF SURVEYED PARTICIPANTS WHO HAD A PET: 39% 72% 7% HAD A CAT. HAD A DOG. HAD ANOTHER ANIMAL OR BIRD. Numbers do not equal 100 percent because respondents were allowed multiple answers. 5% 5 PERCENT OF RESPONDENTS RELINQUISHED THEIR PET BECAUSE OF A MOVE. RESPONDENTS REVEAL REASONS FOR RELINQUISHING THEIR PETS NO PETS NEW LANDLORD/OWNER DOESN'T ALLOW PETS 26% NEW SPACE NOT .. 20% APPROPRIATE FOR PET # : H PET REMAINED IN OLD HOME WITH FAMILY/ROOMMATES 17% .. ... ... NO LONGER ABLE TO TAKE CARE OF A PET ...15% TOO EXPENSIVE TO KEEP ... .. 6% HOUSEMATE IS ALLERGIC ... 5% 10 15 20 25 30 NO PETS JUST OVER A QUARTER (26 PERCENT) OF RESPONDENTS WHO ABANDONED A PET SAID IT WAS DUE TO THEIR NEW LOCATION NOT BEING PET-FRIENDLY. HOW TO ENSURE YOUR PET MOVES WITH YOU RESEARCH Research your new location with your pet in mind. Consider how friendly your new surroundings will be for your pet before moving forward. Some of the nation's largest citles are welcoming dog lovers by adding dog-friendly spaces, such as off-leash dog parks. Choosing the right area can make all the difference. CITIES WITH HIGHEST PER CAPITA NUMBER OF OFF-LEASH DOG PARKS The Trust for Public Land calculated the cities with the highest per capita numbers of off-leash dog parks among the nation's largest cities. Here we list ten of such cities. PER 100,000 RESIDENTS O NUMBER OF DOG PARKS 40 32 30 27 23 20 12 12 10 8. 6 6 5.7 5.1 4.1 3.3 3.2 2.5 2.3 2.3 2.3 PORTLAND, NORFOLK, LAS VEGAS, SAN FRAN- ARLINGTON, MADISON, ST. PETERS- HENDERSON, TAMPA, FL ALBUQUER- BURG, FL OR VA NV CIsco, CA VA ws NV QUE, NM PLEAD YOUR CASE Renting? It can be difficult to find a new space that allows pets. Make sure your move can include your four-legged roommate with these tips. INSURANCE SUBMIT REFERENCES WELL TRAINED PETS PAY MORE PET INSURANCE If you have been a responsible pet owner in the past, ask your old landlord, neighbor or pet If your pet Is well tralned, send your prospective landlord a video of your pet doing a trick or being obedient. Get pet Insurance. This will show your landlord that you are careful with your funds and know how to prepare for the future, Offer to pay more rent to convince your landlord there is risk in having a responsible sitter to write you a letter of pet owner as a tenant. reference. mymove SOURCES: MYMOVE.COM, HUMANESOCIETY.ORG, USATODAY.COM, PETPOPULATION.ORG

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Every year families that move have to give up their pets because they are unable to find a pet friendly home in their new neighborhood. Learn more and find out how you can help with this infographic f...

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