Before moving, update your pet’s microchip and council registration details, confirm the new property allows pets, and check any state or territory transport requirements. Ask your vet whether your pet needs a health check, medication or travel advice, particularly for a long-distance move. On moving day, keep pets in a secure, quiet room or with a trusted carer, and transport them in an appropriate carrier or harness with familiar bedding, water and food. If flying or using a pet transport service, check the provider’s current conditions directly, as requirements and costs vary.