Natural Pet Health

Many pet owners like the idea of hiring a pet sitter to take care of their pet while they go away. The pet gets to stay home in her natural environment, and the owner doesn’t have to travel back and forth to the kennel. However, having a stranger in your house can be a little weird—for both you and your pet. So be sure to choose your pet sitter wisely.

Pet sitting is a booming business. Many people decide for one reason or another that they want to go into pet sitting. However, once they find out all the work it involves they run away screaming. Bottom line—you want to find someone who has being this for a long time.

There are ads for pet sitters everywhere these days. In the phone book, on the internet, and posted on bulletin boards in pet stores. Ask your friends, family, co-workers and your vet for some references.

You will definitely want to interview some pet sitters (in you home and in person) before hiring anyone. It is especially important for your pet to meet any potential pet sitters.

Ask the pet sitter why you should hire them. They will probably say, “Oh, because I just LOVE animals!!” This is fine. But my three year old nephew also loves animals. I doubt you’d trust him to take care your pet.

You want to know what kind of EXPERIENCE this person has with animals. Do they know how to recognize signs of illness? Do they know what to do in case of an emergency? Loving animals is an important quality but it takes more skills than that.

Get a list of references and contact other people that have used the pet sitter you are considering. Also make sure the pet sitter is insured and bonded. This protects you and your home against any potential damage or theft while you are away. Anyone you hire needs to be a member of the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters.

There are many companies that have several pet sitters on staff. Make sure you and your pet meet the person who actually will be coming to your house. When you get prices make sure you know what’s included. How many visits will your pet receive a day? Does that include walks, playtime, dispensing medications, getting the mail, etc.? There are even pet sitters that stay in your house overnight while you are away.

Finding a dependable pet sitter you trust can be very comforting. That way you know both your home and your pet are in good hands.

National Association of Professional Pet Sitters – http://www.petsitters.org/

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