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