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Whether you travel for business or pleasure, you entrust care of
your pets to someone else when you are away. More and More people
are turning to professional pet sitters to do the job.
Caring pet owners
know that most pets adjust better to their owner’s absence and
experience less anxiety and stress when they can remain in their
home environment. Pet sitters make this possible with daily visits
to your home. In addition to meals, exercise, playtime and cleaning
litter boxes or cages, pet sitters may also administer medications,
walk dogs and perform other pet care duties. That’s why in-home pet
care is the choice for caring pet owners and the “pet-preferred”
vacation and travel care method. It provides peace of mind for
everyone involved!
Pet sitters also
provide vital home care services while you are away that may
include:
To find out how
to contact a pet sitter in your area-and how to make the right
choice for your pets, read on.
Know Your Sitter
Be sure to set a
meeting with any prospective pet sitter. This initial interview is
critical to both the pet sitter and you. The pet sitter will have
the opportunity to meet you and your pets in home surroundings and
explain business policies, contract details and interact with you
and your pets. You should use this time to ask any questions you
might have about pet sitting in general or the pet sitter in
particular. Be sure you know all services offered, as well as fees
charged, as this can vary widely. It is also important to consider
such issues as whether the pet sitter is bonded, has commercial
liability insurance and is willing to provide references. Take your
time to make the right choice and your first pet sitting experience
will be a positive one that can become a long lasting relationship!
Why Use a Professional Pet Sitter?
Advantages for
your pet
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Reduced stress.
Your pet stays in its own familiar secure environment where all
the sights, smells and sounds say “Home!”
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Diet and Exercise.
Customary diet and exercise routines are followed, with no
interruption to upset your pet.
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No “Travel Trauma.”
Travel in a vehicle to a relative’s house, a boarding facility
or kennel may upset your pet.
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Health Concerns.
With a pet sitter, there is minimal exposure to illness of other
animals.
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TLC.
Most importantly, your pet receives love and personal attention
while you are away.
Advantages for
You
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Travel.
You won’t be inconvenienced or upset by transporting your pet.
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No Imposition.
You don’t have to impose on a friend, neighbor or relative to
care for your pet. Instead you can rely on a pet care
professional who will put your pet’s needs first.
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Security.
Your home is made more secure by the crime deterrent services
provided by most pet sitting services.
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Peace of mind.
While you’re away, you can feel confident your pet is in
capable, caring hands.
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Special Services.
Pet sitters can provide additional home services while caring
for your pet such as watering plants and bringing in the mail.
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