| If you own a pet chances are you might | | | | sitter for your home. |
| be faced with the need for someone | | | | You can start with the phone book or an |
| reliable to look after your pet. | | | | online search. You can ask your |
| Pet sitters care for your pet just a | | | | Veterinarian for a reference. The vet |
| babysitter cares for your child while | | | | often knows who the best pet sitter in |
| you are gone. Pet sitters do much more | | | | the area is. |
| than just providing food and water. A | | | | It's best to line up a few different |
| good pet sitter will look after your pet | | | | options. Arrange interviews with them |
| as you would yourself. A pet sitter will | | | | all. Check to see how they interact with |
| provide exercise, some playtime, some | | | | your animal. Many pet owners know hat |
| attention and also be aware if your pet | | | | animals can be fussy too! |
| needs veterinary attention. | | | | When interviewing your prospective pet |
| People with exotic or particularly high | | | | sitter it's useful to see if the sitter |
| maintenance pets will benefit from the | | | | asks a variety of questions too. The pet |
| services of a pet sitter. | | | | sitter should be interested in any |
| Pet sitters will allow for the most | | | | medical conditions your pet might have, |
| positive experience your pets can have | | | | likes, dislikes allergies etc. If your |
| while you are away. Pet sitters offer | | | | sitter does not ask these questions |
| the added advantage of allowing your | | | | rather choose someone who is genuinely |
| pets to stay in their own environment | | | | concerned about the well being of your |
| while you are away. Your pet will be | | | | pet. |
| less stressed than if they where in one | | | | When choosing a pet sitter you don't |
| of the more traditional options for | | | | want to take any chances. After all it's |
| pet's whose owners are away. | | | | not just your pet who is vulnerable it's |
| Pet sitters provide one on one attention | | | | the entire contents of your home too! |
| and the special care that your beloved | | | | You can things a bit easier for your pet |
| pet will require in your absence. | | | | sitter too. Buying extra pet food and |
| Hiring a pet sitter will not only give | | | | treats, leaving clear instructions and |
| you peace of mind but will also save you | | | | taking your pet for his regular checkups |
| worrying about your pet while you are | | | | will ensure that things go smoothly. If |
| away. Your home is also a lot safer. You | | | | you have a pet that is fussy or has a |
| have someone who will pick up the mail, | | | | medical condition make sure you leave |
| water the plants and check on the | | | | clear instructions for the sitter as to |
| general welfare of the entire home. | | | | how to handle the situation. |
| It's worth the extra expense for the | | | | Also if you have a complicated alarm |
| added peace of mind. | | | | system or security system make sure to |
| CHOOSING A PET SITTER | | | | explain clearly to the sitter how to get |
| If you are going to go to the trouble to | | | | in and out, and how to secure the |
| pay someone to look after your pet and | | | | property in your absence. Leave a copy |
| home while you are gone, you will want | | | | of your keys with a trusted neighbor and |
| to spend some time choosing the best pet | | | | explain that you will be away. You can |
| sitter for you and your pet. | | | | never have too many people keeping their |
| Make sure you see some qualifications. | | | | eyes open. |
| Also make sure to ask for references, | | | | Now that you know your pet and home are |
| and follow up. This is the best way to | | | | being well looked after, you can have a |
| get some idea of how reliable your pet | | | | relaxed holiday. All that's left to do |
| sitter is. Glowing references are the | | | | is enjoy your vacation! |
| best way to gauge which is the best pet | | | | |