A big concern for pet owners is who will care for their pet when they are traveling for business or pleasure. Although kennels are common, if you have a few pets, consider finding a personal pet-sitter.
Pet-sitters are usually more likely to not specialize in any specific animal. Some pet-sitters are also full-service house sitters in that they can take in the mail, water the plants, and take care of some light cleaning and maintenance.
You may hear about these pet-sitters through word of mouth or internet.
Pet-Sitting is a bona fide profession. You can check out the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters and Pet Sitters International to find out about their certification and programs as well as search their directories for professional pet-sitters in your area.
The pet care industry has expanded over the past few years so you can find in most urban/suburban areas, a pet-sitting business that is close to home. However there are those individuals who also offer freelance pet-sitting services on a full or part-time basis.
In any case if you choose the professional or the widow down the road, there are still some things to think about before hiring a pet-sitter. Finding the right pet-sitter for you and your feathered, finned, or furred family members will probably require phone interviews, in home meetings, and time to check references for those people who you feel meet your needs.
You need to make sure the pet sitter is comfortable with your type o pet. Some people can handle pit bulls, but won't get near a snake. Ask them what animals they have experience with and what they are comfortable.
After narrowing down your list of potential sitters, you will want to see how they interact with your pets, especially if you have protective, nervous or timid animals. A protective pet may feel he needs to defend his territory, while nervous or timid pets could become aggressive if they feel threatened. It is essential that you evaluate a pet sitter before hiring them. Even if your animals are easygoing, you'll want to see how they interact with the potential sitter before making a selection.
Check employment references for the people that you may hire. Make sure they have provided care where they say they have and that they are dependable. A pet-sitter who is insured and bonded provides an extra level of protection for you and your pet, so that can be assured that your beloved animal is in the hands of a professional.
Pet-sitters are usually more likely to not specialize in any specific animal. Some pet-sitters are also full-service house sitters in that they can take in the mail, water the plants, and take care of some light cleaning and maintenance.
You may hear about these pet-sitters through word of mouth or internet.
Pet-Sitting is a bona fide profession. You can check out the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters and Pet Sitters International to find out about their certification and programs as well as search their directories for professional pet-sitters in your area.
The pet care industry has expanded over the past few years so you can find in most urban/suburban areas, a pet-sitting business that is close to home. However there are those individuals who also offer freelance pet-sitting services on a full or part-time basis.
In any case if you choose the professional or the widow down the road, there are still some things to think about before hiring a pet-sitter. Finding the right pet-sitter for you and your feathered, finned, or furred family members will probably require phone interviews, in home meetings, and time to check references for those people who you feel meet your needs.
You need to make sure the pet sitter is comfortable with your type o pet. Some people can handle pit bulls, but won't get near a snake. Ask them what animals they have experience with and what they are comfortable.
After narrowing down your list of potential sitters, you will want to see how they interact with your pets, especially if you have protective, nervous or timid animals. A protective pet may feel he needs to defend his territory, while nervous or timid pets could become aggressive if they feel threatened. It is essential that you evaluate a pet sitter before hiring them. Even if your animals are easygoing, you'll want to see how they interact with the potential sitter before making a selection.
Check employment references for the people that you may hire. Make sure they have provided care where they say they have and that they are dependable. A pet-sitter who is insured and bonded provides an extra level of protection for you and your pet, so that can be assured that your beloved animal is in the hands of a professional.
