Thousands of pets are moving anywhere from across the street to across the country every single day. Here’s how to keep those furry, feathery, and scaly friends happy amidst a stressful move.

Finding peace starts well before moving day itself. But moving day rarely happens as it’s intended. Take these steps to make it easier on your both your sanity and wallet, and you’ll thank us later when everything is smooth sail — ahem, packing.