A professional, qualified individual paid to care for you pet offers both you and your pet
many benefits.
Your pet gets:
The environment he knows best.
His regular diet and routine.
Relief from traveling to and staying in an unfamiliar place with other animals.
Attention while you are away.
You get:
Happier friends and neighbors, who aren’t burdened with your pet’s care.
Peace of mind knowing your pet is being cared for by a professional.
Someone to bring in the paper and mail to deter burglars.
Someone to provide additional services such as watering plants or taking out the garbage.
What Should You Look For In A Pet Sitter?
A professional pet sitter will belong to an accredited organization such as
Pet Sitters International or the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters.
A professional pet sitter will be able to provide written proof of commercial liability
insurance and is bonded.
A professional pet sitter will provide a FREE consultation visit to meet with you and
your pet, provide insurance paperwork and contract terms and conditions.
A professional pet sitter will take detailed notes about your pet, such as likes,
dislikes, habits, medical conditions and routines.
A professional pet sitter will provide you with information on any employees that may
need to be used as “back up” in case of car trouble, illness, etc.
A professional pet sitter will provide you with a written contract spelling out
services and fees.
A professional pet sitter will do follow-up action to make sure that you have
returned safely and at the scheduled time.
A professional pet sitter will leave a written receipt at each and every visit detailing
the actions of that visit while you were away.
A professional pet sitter will provide phone numbers of other clients for
reference purposes.
