You never thought you’d be moving to Indonesia, did you? And, yet, here you are – poised to do just that by relocating with your family to Jakarta. Even the dog will get in on the action (good thing his name is Rover!). Read on to learn what it will take to arrange Rover’s international journey as well as what life will be like for you after you arrive.

By all accounts, Bangkok is not a dog’s ideal place to live. Although pet ownership – and, as a result, pet-friendly living – is on the rise worldwide, Bangkok hasn’t quite caught up to the trend. Nonetheless, if you and your canine BFF are about to relocate to Thailand, take heart. You can make it work and get the most from your new surroundings, if you understand local dos and don’ts.

Oh, boy! Australia. It’s one of the world’s most pet-friendly countries, so there are enough welcoming places for you and your dog to visit to keep you busy for a very long time. Do you like the mountains? Sandy beaches and surf? Rolling hills to hike, or urban streets to shop? Historic sites or vast scenery like you’ve never witnessed before?

It’s not easy being a pet parent, especially when your family is on the move. Relocating to a foreign country always requires some adjustment. Everything from the scenery to the food to cultural norms and living conditions will be at least a little, if not very different indeed. At least you can put all those changes into context. Imagine, though, how your pet must feel!

Depending on where you live in Japan, it can get quite cold indeed during the winter. So even if your family cat (let’s call him Sumo) is pleasantly plump and has a heavy natural coat, he may want a little something extra to stay warm when heading outdoors. And, we’ll also admit, sometimes it’s fun to dress up your cat whether he needs it or not. It’s a fashion thing. And, in Japan, pet fashion is a big thing.