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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:
� Mail/newspaper pick up.
� Plant care and watering.
� Rotating lights and
opening/closing blinds to make your house look lived in.
� Place trash outside for pick
up.
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
� Reduced stress. Your pet stays
in its own familiar secure environment where all the sights,
smells and sounds say �Home!�
� Diet and Exercise. Customary
diet and exercise routines are followed, with no
interruption to upset your pet.
� No �Travel Trauma.� Travel in
a vehicle to a relative�s house, a boarding facility or
kennel may upset your pet.
� Health Concerns. With a pet
sitter, there is minimal exposure to illness of other
animals.
� TLC. Most importantly, your
pet receives love and personal attention while you are away.
Advantages for You
� Travel. You won�t be
inconvenienced or upset by transporting your pet.
� 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.
� Security. Your home is made
more secure by the crime deterrent services provided by most
pet sitting services.
� Peace of mind. While you�re
away, you can feel confident your pet is in capable, caring
hands.
� 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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