Yes, If you qualify for this deduction, you can deduct the cost of your household pets and here are a few more tips from the IRS:
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Travel. You can deduct certain transportation and lodging expenses while moving. This applies to costs for yourself and other household members while moving from your old home to your new home. You may not deduct your travel meal costs.
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Household goods and utilities. You can deduct the cost of packing, crating and shipping your property. This may include the cost to store or insure the items while in transit. You can deduct the cost to disconnect or connect utilities at your old and new homes.
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Expenses you can’t deduct. You may not deduct:
o Any part of the purchase price of your new home.
o The cost of selling your home.
o The cost of breaking or entering into a lease.
See Publication 521 for more examples.