pet sitting services

Summertime is wonderful time for holidays but if your plans don’t include taking your four legged family members, you can ask a neighbor to take care of them or check out a pet-sitting service.

A few questions to ask a pet sitting service to be sure you find a reputable one:
1) The obvious - are they full licensed, bonded and insured?
2) Ask for a minimum of three recent references - and call them.
3) Are they available 24/7 by phone and email? So you can check in on your babies.
4) Do they run criminal background checks & train all pet sitters? Just to be sure.
5) Do they schedule a meet-and-greet with your pet prior to your vacation to establish a comfort level & familiarity?
6) Will the sitter have any trouble walking, playing, feeding, cleaning and so on according to your instructions?
7) Does the service have emergency procedures? Does the sitter have experience with first-aid training or administering medications?
Do they have a backup plan for your sitter if he/she cannot make it for some reason?
9) Is the service a member of the Pet Sitters International or the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters?

Some questions may seem silly and obvious but you really cannot be too careful who you leave your babies with. So go and enjoy your time away with the peace of mind that your pup is being well looked after.