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