Tips to Make Moving with Pets a Walk in the Park

Item: Elite Truck Rental
Rating: 5
Author: Google Review, Kristopher Wind

Moving to a new home can be stressful for all members of your family – even your furry friends. While you can talk it out with your children, who may be anxious and stressed about all of the changes, your pets may feel lost and uncertain about all of the activity and move.

Here we have put together ways to ease your pets into going on to a new adventure:

If there is frenzied activity at your house while packing and getting ready, try to keep your pets out of the way if at all possible. Close the door to rooms that you are packing up and put your dog in the yard while you are actively packing up moving boxes.
If your pet is not used to a crate, introduce it early on during the moving process. Do not expect your pets to be comfortable in a crate on a long journey in a moving vehicle without some easing into it. Have the crate at your home early and let the pet go inside and outside freely. Fill it with toys, blankets and anything else your pet loves. Consider taking short car rides in a vehicle with your pet in a crate to expose them to the driving process.
If you do not have your pet microchipped, this is a good time to do it. You want to be able to track down a pet that may get out during the moving process or at your new place. A collar and ID are another easy way to access who the pet is with your phone number easily seen on a tag.
Have food, treats, snacks and water readily available for the journey to your new place. Stop frequently for your dog to go to the bathroom to avoid any accidents in your vehicle.
Smaller pets, such as guinea pigs, fish or birds need to be within sight of you or a family member at all times to make sure that they are traveling well. You should never put a pet, cage or crate in the back of a moving truck rental as it can get really hot or cold depending on the time of year.
Give your dogs and cats leeway at your new place to have time to adjust. Take unwashed linen with you to your new home as the lingering scent of your family will help your pet understand that the new home is now their home as well.

A Rental Truck Will Keep You on Track

Our Elite Truck Rental crew members can get you into your box truck to ensure that you are ready to go onto your next destination. Our fleet of more than 150 vehicles is well-maintained and available in a range of sizes to fit your particular move. If you have questions, we are available via our online contact form.

April 30, 2023

Elite Truck Rental

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Our Reviews

Great people, great timing, never had an issue.

Carl Black

Stopped by this morning to change my pick up time for tomorrow and get a cover. No problem. Always polite. When moving small to large, I've been renting from Elite for about 25

Penny

Was moving from Charlotte to Chicago in a short window and Tyrese came in handy with loading up my truck with my stuff from the 3rd floor. He packed, wrapped and ensured that

Jennifer Petraitis

Super easy and convenient and great prices. Super nice people and answer the phone right away as well! I would definitely recommend!

Jake Feldstein

I’ve been using Elite for nearly 20 years so this 5 star review is well overdue. Elite is ALWAYS a great experience.

Joel Van Twisk

Karen is the best! Clean reliable trucks!

Jon Schy

The only place I'll rent trucks from for my company. Super friendly and easy to deal with.

Quinn Campbell

Always very helpful! Awesome service.

Robert M.

Rented from them twice, great experience both times!! Pick up is super and drop off is even easier. The prices are super reasonable. Both times the truck was super clean and everything worked,

Nicole N.

Quick and easy pickup and drop off. No hidden fees either. Would recommend!

Customer

What lovely humans and reasonable pricing. A lovely time capsule from when people were kind and helpful and greeted you with a smile.

Customer

For over 15 years, I've relied on Elite Truck Rental for all my moving truck needs, and they have never let me down! As the owner of a family-owned moving company, I value

Ronald Montanez

Rented a 16’ truck with a lift gate from Pedro and everything went as smooth as it possibly could. Super nice guy, looking forward to renting from them again.

Jorge Mancilla

Amazing service and accommodate all our truck needs!

David Kim

We always choose Elite because of Pedro C. He is very personable and always gets us the best deal! I worked with him last year for a really good deal on a 16’

Tobi Akerele

Fantastic service and quick quote. Would have been nice to get a final invoice sent to me. My new go-to for truck rental.

B. R.

Excellent.

A. Alvarado

Clean trucks. Friendly and great communication.

Robert McMillan

Great staff and good trucks. This is a very organized trucking rental business.

Greg Boyd

We rented a 16 ft Penske moving truck from Elite Truck Rental last week and our experience was so wonderful, I was compelled to write a review. The facility is very clean and

Amy Kernan

Easy process to reserve a vehicle online and get a confirmation through text. Getting the vehicle at their shop is a quick in and out process that takes no time at all. Everyone

Easy process to reserve a vehicle online

Enjoyed during business with the staff. The staff was very helpful especially Josh.

Barbara Ellis

The staff at This location is very professional and efficient at what they do.

Stephanie Moore

The truck came right in handy. Got me from point A to B. The service was awesome! Totally recommend them

Mariah

I rented a truck to move my daughter intto her dorm. The service was fast efficient and friendly. Total professionalism.

La Norra J Dennis

5 star company!

GERALDINE CASTON

We are a catering company and our schedule can be pretty hectic. Elite helps us with all our last minute truck and van rental needs. Could not ask for a better rental truck

Ben Zimmerman

Highly recommend.

Kb

Very accommodating. Made adjustments easily and very friendly.

Scott chriistensrn

Super quick and friendly service!! Would recommend using the anytime you have a moving need!! God Bless

Larry Estes II

Nice selection of rentals and convenient drop off points.

Amanda lindstrom

They give great service! Best in the city!!

Bryanna Jones

Everytime we rental truck they really take care of me

Mario

Always quick and inspections are very thorough..

Thomas Romero

Great group of people. Very knowledgable of their equipment. I will recommend them all the time.

Bobby Martinez

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Bernard Powell

These guys are the best. Period

Larry Miller

Karen ramirez

Great location, well maintained truck and fast friendly service. Booked online, truck was ready to roll when I arrived. No nonsense, will rent again! Thank you ELITE!

Jorge Ledezma

Are the best!

Larry Miller

Monica Ingram

Very nice service

Mitzie Santiago

Need a truck - great guys - easy in and out! Highly recommend!

James

Rose Therese saimphat

Nice !!

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Judy Price

Love the company

Ramon lucas

Every time we rent trucks we receive a really good customer service , better price from other rental places , very friendly

Mario Olivarez

Great experience. All went well!

bp

By far one of the best truck rental companies I have ever worked with. The staff is so friendly and accommodating. I recommend them to anyone in need of a van/truck in Chicago.

Vince

Always amazing service and they make renting super easy!

Annie

Great pricing and wonderful customer service. I would absolutely use them for your moving needs.

Lindsey

Pleasant and friendly service. They were quick to answer our questions and to put us at ease. I definitely would recommend them to family and friends.

Jamie

We rented a car for a day. The check in and check out went very smooth, and the staff was very friendly. The car was great to drive and the price was right!