What is PET SITTING?
In the past, pet owners had few choices concerning care for their animals while they were away. If friends or neighbors weren't available it generally meant leaving their pets at a kennel. We did this once with our dog and cat and, frankly, it ruined our vacation. We were constantly worrying about our pets and the guilt was enormous.
In looking for new alternatives, many have found that in-home pet care is one of the best choices for both the owner and the pet.
When you go away, your pet stays at home! Each day you are away we will come to your home for one or several visits to feed and care for both your pets and your home. It's that simple.
In-home pet care is easier on your pets. They aren't traumatized by being removed from their familiar surroundings and their exposure to the illnesses of other animals is minimized.
In addition, your home is looked after; lights may be adjusted, your mail and papers will be brought in, and your trash taken to the curb. Your home looks lived in.
If you're thinking about employing a pet sitter, consider the following benefits: Having a pet sitter can make life much easier for you. When you go out of town you don't have to impose upon a neighbor or friend to care for your pets.
Don't be afraid to ask lots of questions before hiring a pet sitter. The services offered as well as the fees charged may vary widely. It is also important to consider such issues as whether the pet sitter is bonded, has commercial liability insurance, is willing to provide references, and how the sitter interacts with your particular pet.
Is there a new member in the family?
If so, you know by now that what goes in must come out...and very soon!
Puppies require regular breaks throughout the day to relieve themselves.
The rule of thumb as recommended by PAWS (the Progressive Animal Welfare Society) is to give your puppy a pee break at intervals determined by adding 1 to the age (in months) of your pet. For example, if your puppy is 2 months old he should be taken out every 3 hours.
The worst thing you can do is leave him alone all day in his cage where he will be forced to relieve himself and then lay in it. This is counter to his every instinct.
When you just cannot provide the appropriate breaks, we are ready and willing to help out. We'll come by and take your puppy out for his break and provide him with some exercise at the same time. We only charge $15 for this. $10 for each additional visit as required.
What are the
Benefits of using a Pet Sitter?
Advantages
for the pet include:
In your home, your pet remains in his or her secure environment, where all the sights,
smells and sounds are familiar.
In your home, your pet follows his or her customary diet and exercise routine.
Some pets get very depressed and may stop eating
in a pet care facility (see note below at end of
page).
Your pet is not traumatized by travel in a vehicle.
In your home, your pet is not exposed to other animals,
diseases, fleas, ticks and other parasites.
Most pet care facilities do their best to keep things at
bay, however, it only takes one infected pet to
spread it from pet to pet in close quarters.
In your home, your pet is not traumatized
from other pets trying to fight with them (pets
can go home with cuts, scrapes and bites) in a
group environment at a pet care facility.
Some pets become aggressive with other pets when
they go
home.
Your pet will be less stressed
left at home.
Your pet will stay happy left
at home. Some pets will come home with
diarrhea, anxiety, destructive chewing, and other
behavioral problems after being in a pet care
facility.
In your home, your pet will not regress in
housebreaking. When pets are at pet care
facilities, they are allowed to go to the bathroom
where ever, when ever they want. Sometimes,
these pets think it is okay to do at home also.
Your pet will be happy in
his/her home rather than in a cold, lonely
environment away from home.
Pets in their own home, do very
well alone when you are away. Most pets are
home alone while you are at work and at night when
everyone is sleeping (in most cases, there is no
need for a sitter overnight). We do
recommend a visit in the middle of your work day
and three (or 4) visits per day while you are
away.
Most importantly, your pet receives love and personal
ONE ON ONE attention while
you are away, whereas in a pet care facility
it could be up to 25 dogs to one person (in some
cases 25+ ).
Your pet will not have to spend extra time
away from home, due to the pet care facility
being closed on a Sunday or a holiday.
There
are benefits for the pet owner as well, some of which are:
SAVE GAS
- we come to
your home.
SAVE MONEY
- in multi pet
households, our prices will be less expensive then
a pet care facility. You do not have to pay for
extra days if you come home on a Sunday or holiday
when pet care facilities are closed.
SAVE TIME - no need to take time
out of your already busy day to drop off your pets
or pick them up.
You are not inconvenienced (or traumatized!) by transporting your pet.
You are not stressed having to drop off or
pick up your pet in certain time periods.
You will pay extra if you are late to pick up at a
pet care facility.
You do not have to impose upon a friend, neighbor or relative
when you use our service.
Your home is looked after as well, since most pet sitters provide crime
deterrence.
You can leave home worry-free, knowing your pet is in good hands.
You will
ALWAYS be covered in
emergencies, such as hospitalization or death in
the family.
