Two dogs, one white with brown patches and one black with brown markings, stand in a wooden kennel behind a wire fence. Both look to the left with their mouths slightly open, embodying the tranquility of pet lodging for military moves.

For Customers » Military Moves · Updated July 01, 2024

Temporary Shelters, Foster Programs & Pet Lodging for Military Moves

When you receive PCS orders, your life is uprooted and often you have to move to another state. When you’re in the process of finding a new home, you may have trouble finding pet-friendly housing quickly. In those cases, your best option might be to find a temporary home for your furry friend. Let’s take

For Customers » Military Moves · Updated November 26, 2024

Managing a PCS with Pets: A Military Family’s Relocation Checklist

For families facing Permanent Change of Station orders, managing a military move can be stressful. There are many things you need to plan for when you’re moving to another state or even to another country. The process is usually even more complicated when you’re moving with pets.

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For Customers » Military Moves · Updated September 23, 2024

Why Military Pets Are Part of the Family: Research on Benefits

Having a pet is a blessing. They add so much value to your life — sometimes they can complete a family. This is especially the case for military members, who have to deal with beloved family members being away for long periods of time.

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Military Moves · Updated July 01, 2024

The Ins and Outs of the DoD’s New Pet Relocation Allowance for Transportation

Good news for pet-owning military members — Department of Defense recently announced a policy change to now allow repayment for pet relocation during a PCS move. Many of you have pets that are an important part of your family, so it became clear that paying out of pocket for pet relocation wasn’t a fair policy.

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For Customers » Military Moves · Updated November 11, 2024

Dog Travel Stress is Real: Easing Pet Relocation Anxiety

Stress is inevitable for everyone — but it’s particularly strong in pets. When it comes to unknown experiences, humans and animals experience anxiety. Sometimes at high levels, especially for animals that have to go through relocation. The best way to ease concerns of relocation following PCS orders is to use proven techniques and strategies.

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Military Moves · Updated July 01, 2024

Best Practices for Managing a Multi-Pet PCS Move: Tips For Military Families

You just received your Permanent Change of Station orders and are now about to embark on a journey that is unique to military members. You’re moving to another destination — which means you have to pack up all of your belongings and move your family, including your furry friends, to another home.

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For Customers » Military Moves · Updated July 01, 2024

Why My Dog Can’t Fly Free: The Hidden Costs of Military Pet Transportation

Because there are so many unknowns and variables, animal transportation can be stressful. There are a lot of logistics to manage when it comes to moving your pet. This is even more stressful if you’re scrambling to make plans for your PCS move.

For Customers » Military Moves · Updated July 01, 2024

How to Choose the Safest Pet Travel Method for Continental PCS

When you’re moving after receiving PCS orders, logistical matters may be a heavy, stressful weight on you and your family. If you own pets, you have to arrange for their transportation to your new home.