5 Tips for a Stress Free Move With Your Pet

Moving with a Pet?

Here are 5 quick tips on helping to make sure that your move is stress free for ALL your family members!

1. Packing for your pet

Just like you would pack for a small child, you need to pack gear for your pet too! Extra leash for dogs, biodegradable bags to pick up after your pet on rest stop walks will be important to have on hand. Don't forget portable bowls and pre-measure kibble to put in ziplocks for each meal are a must for your best friend! If you have not micro-chipped your pet, for the move it is probably a great idea for safety! If you have micro-chipped, make sure that all your contact information is updated and correct. Does your pet take any regular medications? Make sure you have it with you!

2. Don't forget the Vet Visit!

If you are flying with your pet, most airlines require up to date vaccines. Plan ahead so that you have all this information current and with you to present as needed! For international travel, the details can vary - be prepared! Even if you are not flying, it's a great idea to make sure that you have a vet visit prior to leaving the area. Get a copy of all your pet's paperwork, test results, and vaccine records that you may need when you find your new vet. Some vets have a referral network - they may be able to help find a quality vet in your new home!

3. Say no to Sedatives

Most pets can usually handle stress better than we can! The most common tranquilizer, H-acepromazine, relaxes the respiratory muscles as well which can lead to breathing difficulties - especially during altitude changes. Check with your vet for more information, but carefully consider that options when using tranquilizers during travel.

4. Check your options when flying with your pet

Did you know that many airlines offer specialized pet compartments with temperature control? If you are traveling in winter or summer, you will want to inquire about the arrangements for your pet that the airline has prior to boarding the plane. And yes... many airlines often accommodate extra leg room areas to have a crate with you on the plane - check with your airlines to see what options are available to you.

5. Make friends with the travel crate

Prior to traveling, make sure that your pet is used to the travel crate! Take your time to acclimate your pet to spending time in the crate. Plan a few meals to be fed in the crate and ensure that your pet fits properly. Many pet stores offer free crate training seminars.

At the The TaylorMade Team, we want your move to be as easy and stress free as possible on all your family members! For more information on moving tips or to search for homes for sale in the area, please visit us at www.thetaylormadeteam.com

Grapevine, TX - Entertainment For The Entire Family!

Are you tired of the same ol' weekend routine? This April head out to Grapevine, TX to find entertainment for the entire family!

Lets start with what Grapevine is REALLY known for - THEIR WINE! With beautiful wineries throughout the city, you are sure to fill up a day just visiting them all. But if you want to spice it up a bit, grab a few of your closest friends and try taking a ride on the new vintage jazz wine train or check out the blessing of the vines and the new vintage wine and gallery trail.

Have a night out with your sweetheart at the Palace Theater to see movies or maybe even a production The Sound of Music. This is sure to be an experience you won't soon forget!

Don't forget the little ones! There are so many exciting activities this spring for children of all ages! Some activities include Heritage Fun and Kite Flying at historic Nash Farm, The Easter Bunny Fun Run on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, the 36th Annual Easter Egg Hunt and the grand opening of LEGOLAND Discovery Center at Grapevine Mills Mall!

With so many fun and exciting things to do in Grapevine this April, you want to be sure not to miss anything! Check out a full list of events now and head out to Grapevine, TX to find entertainment for the entire family!

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Alliance Air Show in Fort Worth, TX

You'll be flying high after the Alliance Airshow in Fort Worth, TX! Be sure to make it out to the 2010 Alliance Airshow October 30 and 31st featuring the Blue Angels!

With a variety of static displays as well as sky high stunts and fly bys, you and your family will have a full day of fun, food, relaxation and educational entertainment!

Gates are open from 9-5 and admission is FREE! Parking is $20.00 by the carload so be sure to carpool if you can. Tickets for private access seating can be purchased and start at just $10.00! For a map of parking and "need to know" information visit the Alliance Airshow website.

Be sure to start a tradition of spending the day at the Alliance Air Show in Fort Worth, TX with your friends and family this year!

The Great State Fair of Texas

The Great State Fair of Texas is finally here!!! It's that time again! Fried Foods, Music, The Midway, Livestock, The Newest Cars on The Road and BIG TEX!! Don't we all love The State Fair of Texas?! What a great time to spend with friends and family and enjoy this beautiful fall weather we've been having.

The State Fair of Texas is open now through October 17th so be sure to plan a day to come out and see! Below are a few of the Texan favorites of this great fair. Be sure to check them all out!

-Of course, you have to try the winners of the Fried Food Contest this year!

-The bands are great too! Check out the full Music Schedule here.

-Need a new car? I'm sure you'll find one at the Auto Show!

-Make sure you don't miss anything by memorizing the Daily Schedule.

-Let the cowboy or cowgirl in you shine at the Livestock Show.

-And in case you get lost easily, be sure to print out a map to bring with you!

As if you needed a reason...come on down to the State Fair of Texas while the weather is beautiful! The Great State Fair of Texas is finally here!

Grapevine Market in Grapevine, TX!

There's only a month left of the Grapevine Market in Grapevine, TX! Fall is in the air, the weather is turning cooler and it is a great time to go out and enjoy the outdoors!

What better way to do it then taking a nice morning drive to the beautiful small town feel of Grapevine, TX!

From April until October 16th, every Thursday through Sunday from 9am-2pm, Grapevine entertains people from all around with a bustling open air style farmers market! From produce, to tamales, to an entire section of handmade jewelery, home decor and more - you are sure to find many things to keep you wandering for hours!

While you're in Grapevine, get yourself into the fall spirit and wander through the shops of Main Street and see all of the beautiful decorations!

Don't miss out! There's only a few weeks left of the Grapevine Market in Grapevine, TX!