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Dog & Cat Sitter FAQs
1. What do dog and cat sitters do?
Caring pet owners know that most pets adjust better to their owner's absence and
experience less anxiety and stress when they can remain in their home environments. Helping Hands By Pam pet sitters
make this possible with daily visits or extended stay visits if staying in your home. In addition to meals, exercise,
playtime and cleaning litter boxes or cages, our pet sitters may also administer medications, walk dogs and perform other
pet-care duties. That's why in-home pet care is the choice of pet owners and the "pet-preferred" method of vacation and travel
care.
We also provide vital home-care services while you are away, including mail or
newspaper pick up, plant care and watering, placing trash outside for pickup or rotating the lights and opening or closing
the blinds to make your house look lived in. A pet sitter provides peace of mind for everyone.
2. What are the advantages for my pet?
Reduced Stress. Your pet stays in its own
familiar secure environment where all the sights, smells and sounds say "Home!"
Diet and Exercise. Customary diet and exercise
routines are followed, with no interruption to upset your pet.
No "Travel Trauma." Travel in a vehicle to
boarding facility or kennel may upset your pet.
Health Concerns. With a pet sitter, there
is minimal exposure to illness of other animals.
T L C. Most importantly, your pet receives
love and personal attention while you are away.
3. What are the advantages for me?
Travel. You won't be inconvenienced or upset
by transporting your pet.
No Imposition. You don't have to impose on
a friend, neighbor or relative to care for your pet, but instead rely on a pet care professional who will put you pet's needs
first.
Security. Your home is made more secure by
the crime deterrent services provided by most pet-sitting services.
Peace of Mind. While you're away, you can
feel confident your pet is in capable, caring hands.
Special Services. Pet sitters can provide
additional home services while caring for your pet, such as watering plants and bringing in the mail.
4. How do I prepare my home and pets for a pet sitting service?
Preparation can make a big difference in how smoothly things go for your pet when
the pet sitter comes to visit. Here are some tips:
Make sure the pet sitter has a phone number where you can be reached.
If inside services are requested, provide the cat sitter with a house key in addition
to garage door openers.
If you have new keys made, try them out to make sure they work.
Clean food and water dishes before leaving town.
Provide extra food, litter and other supplies just in case you're not able to return
when planned.
Clean out the refrigerator to avoid smelly food spoilage and wash the dishes in
the sink to prevent ants, flies or other pests.
Adjust the thermostat to keep the house comfortable for the pet during your absence.
In warm weather, a closed-up house can get dangerously hot in a short time.
Leave a list of phone numbers in case the pet sitter needs to contact service or
maintenance companies while you are away; i.e., plumber, electrician, cleaning service, yard maintenance, pool service, etc.
Tell the pet sitter of any household areas that are off-limits to your pets or
to the pet sitter. Secure access to those areas before leaving home.
5. What can I do to help my cat or pet sitter take the best care of my
pets?
You can help your pet sitter be a better friend to your pet by helping to make sure there are no problems while you are away.
Planning and preparation in the following areas will smooth the way:
Tell the pet sitter about all health problems your pet may have- major or minor.
Provide written verification that your pet is up to date on its vaccinations.
Make a list of your pet's favorite hiding places. This will prevent the pet sitter
from worrying if your pet is not where expected-the sitter will know where to look.
Provide your own preferred method of flea control, even if your pets are currently
flea free. Fleas multiply rapidly and can become a problem very quickly.
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