Moving companies use branded pet products as customer thank-you gifts, move-day kits and referral rewards for households moving with a dog or cat. A bowl, leash or toy with the mover's logo is unpacked and used on the first night in the new home, which keeps the company's name in front of the customer when they are asked who to recommend. PrideBites makes these to order with a free mockup and production of six to eight weeks before shipping.

This guide is for the marketing manager, owner or franchise lead at a moving, relocation or storage company planning customer gifts or a referral program.

Last updated: September 2026

Why would a moving company give pet products?

Roughly 95 million U.S. households own a pet (APPA), so a large share of the households a mover serves are moving an animal as well as their furniture. The pet is part of the move whether or not the company plans for it.

A moving company's business runs on reviews and referrals, and the customer relationship usually ends the day the truck is unloaded. A small, useful gift that acknowledges the family dog extends that relationship past move day. Pet owners are fiercely loyal to brands that acknowledge their animals, and branded pet gifting signals that a company sees the customer as a whole person rather than a job ticket.

Where branded pet products fit in a move

• Move-day kits. A travel bowl, a waste-bag holder and a toy handed over at the start of the job, for the part of the day when the pet is in a car or a spare room.
• First-night gifts. A bowl or bandana left in the new home with a thank-you card and a review request.
• Referral rewards. A branded pet item as a thank-you when a customer refers a friend. The loyalty program guide covers structuring rewards.
• Corporate relocation accounts. A branded kit for relocating employees gives the HR or mobility client something extra to show for the contract.
• Partner gifts. Co-branded items for the real estate agents, builders and property managers who send you work. See the real estate agent guide and the home builder guide.

What to order

• Travel and collapsible bowls. The most useful item on move day, and small enough to fit any kit.
• Waste-bag holders. Clipped to a leash for the first walk around a new neighborhood. See the wholesale dog waste bag guide.
• Plush toys. A toy shaped like a moving truck, a box or the company logo. The Original PrideBite is the award-winning flagship.
• Bandanas. One size and photogenic, which helps when the customer posts about the move.
• Cat toys. Plush catnip toys, so cat households are included too.

How do minimums work?

The minimum order quantity is per size and per design, and sizes cannot be mixed to reach a minimum. One-size items such as bandanas, toys and waste-bag holders avoid the size question, which is why they suit kits handed to every customer. Custom plush can go down to 250 units for a design, and quantity price breaks apply at thresholds that vary by product.

A company with several locations or franchisees can order one shared design for the whole network. The franchise guide covers how that works.

What is the timeline?

Production is six to eight weeks and does not include shipping time. Custom plush can vary by complexity. If your moving demand is seasonal, plan kits ahead of the busy season: count back from the date, add transit, and add the design and approval step in front of that.

The design step is free. A custom mockup typically comes back within about 48 hours with no cost and no commitment. Free samples are available through an account executive.

Measuring it

Decide what the gift is for before you order: more reviews, more referrals or a stronger pitch to corporate accounts. Include a review link or referral code with each kit and compare results against jobs without one.

Safety and sourcing

All products are safe for dogs and cats and are Proposition 65 compliant after safety testing. Manufacturing is in China and India, and shipping is by UPS and DHL.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best pet gift for a moving customer?

A travel bowl with a waste-bag holder. Both are useful on move day itself, and both stay in use in the new home, where the logo is seen every day. Using one design for every kit keeps the per-size, per-design minimum simple.

Can we co-brand items with a referral partner?

Yes. Products are made to your colors and logo, and co-branded designs are possible. The design starts with a free mockup, typically back within about 48 hours, with no cost and no commitment, so you can show a partner before ordering.

How far ahead should we order for the busy season?

Allow six to eight weeks for production, plus shipping, plus time for design and approvals. Starting the mockup two to three months before the season leaves room to adjust the design without squeezing production.

Do we need pet industry experience?

No. PrideBites handles design, production and fulfillment from brief to doorstep and has worked with more than 500 brand partners. The moving company brings its brand and its customers.

Plan your customer pet kit

The quickest way to judge a pet gift is to see your logo on it. Start a project for a free mockup, no cost and no commitment, or read more on marketing with PrideBites.