Why A Pet Sitter?
What does a pet sitter do?
Caring pet owners know that most pets adjust better to their owner’s absence and
experience less anxiety and stress when they can remain their home
environments. Pet sitters make this possible with daily visits to your home. In
addition to meals, exercise, playtime and cleaning litter boxes or cages,
professional pet sitters may also administer medications, walk dogs and perform
other pet-care duties. That’s why in-home pet care is the choice of pet owners
and the “pet-preferred” method of vacation and travel care.
Pet sitters may also provide vital home-care services while you are away, including
mail or newspaper pick up, plant care and watering, placing trash outside for pickup
or rotating the lights and opening or closing the blinds to make your house look
lived in. A professional pet sitter provides peace of mind for everyone.
What are the advantages for my pet?
What are the advantages for me?
How do I prepare my home and pets for a pet sitting service?
What can I do to help my pet sitter take the best care of my
pets?
You can help your pet sitter be a better friend to your pet by helping to make sure
there are no problems while you are away. Planning and preparation in the following
areas will smooth the way:
Why should I hire a PSI member as my pet sitter?
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Caring pet owners know that most pets adjust better to their owner’s absence and
experience less anxiety and stress when they can remain their home
environments. Pet sitters make this possible with daily visits to your home. In
addition to meals, exercise, playtime and cleaning litter boxes or cages,
professional pet sitters may also administer medications, walk dogs and perform
other pet-care duties. That’s why in-home pet care is the choice of pet owners
and the “pet-preferred” method of vacation and travel care.
Pet sitters may also provide vital home-care services while you are away, including
mail or newspaper pick up, plant care and watering, placing trash outside for pickup
or rotating the lights and opening or closing the blinds to make your house look
lived in. A professional pet sitter provides peace of mind for everyone.
What are the advantages for my 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 boarding facility or kennel may
upset your pet. - Health Concerns. With a pet sitter, there is minimal exposure to illness of
other animals. - T L C. Most importantly, your pet receives love and personal attention
while you are away.
What are the advantages for me?
- 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, but instead rely on a pet care professional who will put
you 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.
How do I prepare my home and pets for a pet sitting service?
- Preparation can make a big difference in how smoothly things go for your pet
when the pet sitter comes to visit. Here are some tips: - Make sure the pet sitter has a phone number where you can be reached.
- If inside services are requested, provide the pet sitter with a house key in
addition to garage door openers. If you have new keys made, try them out
to make sure they work. - Clean food and water dishes before leaving town.
- Provide extra food, litter and other supplies just in case you’re not able to
return when planned. - Clean out the refrigerator to avoid smelly food spoilage and wash the
dishes in the sink to prevent ants, flies or other pests. - Adjust the thermostat to keep the house comfortable for the pet during
your absence. In warm weather, a closed-up house can get dangerously hot
in a short time. - Leave a list of phone numbers in case the pet sitter needs to contact
service or maintenance companies while you are away; i.e., plumber,
electrician, cleaning service, yard maintenance, pool service, etc. - Tell the pet sitter of any household areas that are off-limits to your pets
or to the pet sitter. Secure access to those areas before leaving home.
What can I do to help my pet sitter take the best care of my
pets?
You can help your pet sitter be a better friend to your pet by helping to make sure
there are no problems while you are away. Planning and preparation in the following
areas will smooth the way:
- Tell the pet sitter about all health problems your pet may have—major or
minor. - Provide written verification that your pet is up to date on its vaccinations.
- Make sure your dog’s collar fits—Otherwise he may slip out of a too-large
collar while being walked. - If your dog is not accustomed to walking on a leash, practice with him
before you leave. - Make a list of your pet’s favorite hiding places. This will prevent the pet
sitter from worrying if your pet is not where expected—the sitter will know
where to look. - Provide your own preferred method of flea control, even if your pets are
currently flea free. Fleas multiply rapidly and can become a problem very
quickly. - If you own both dogs and cats, do not ask the sitter to “just ignore the
cats;” i.e., not charge, during pet-sitting visits. A sitter’s professionalism,
ethic responsibility and conscience would not allow the oversight of a cat in
need of food, medical care or human attention. - If your dog growls or snaps at a pet sitter during a "get-acquainted visit,”
understand that the pet sitter may ask that you make other arrangements
for your dog’s care during your absence.
Why should I hire a PSI member as my pet sitter?
- Pet Sitters International was founded in 1994 to promote, support and
recognize excellence in pet sitting. When you hire a PSI member, you are
hiring a professional who believes in the quality service and high standards
that PSI promotes.
- With a staff that has a combined 45+ years of experience in pet-sitting
services, PSI has developed a wide range of pet care, business and
educational resources. Only PSI members have access to this wealth of
information, the latest in industry trends, new products and services that
can benefit you as a pet owner.
- Our members are pet sitters because they love pets. PSI provides
educational services, information and accreditation programs to help our
members to better care for the pets that you love, too.
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Phone: (336)-983-9222 FAX (336)-983-5266
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