Professional Pet Sitter - What to look for!

As Professional Pet Sitters, you might imagine that we strive to be the best caretakers of your pet while you are away. And you’re right! Some characteristics of a Professional Pet Sitter might seem obvious, but truly being invested in a pet is hard work that involves lots of care, love, time, education and passion.

We encourage you to look at the list below. Here at Pet Pals, our job is our passion. Professional pet care is what we love to do, and so we make sure to encompass all the traits listed below. However, before hiring any pet sitter, it is important to evaluate whether the person you hire is best suited for your pet or not.

Here are characteristics of a Professional Pet Sitter.

Is The Person Calm?

Some pets are already nervous nellies when their parents take a vacation or are out of the house. What child enjoys being separated from his or her parents? This is where a calm personality is important. Some anxious cats and dogs participate in unusual behavior they would not normally do. If the pet sitter comes in to find a mess on the carpet or a pet who won’t eat, will the person stay calm and clean up the mess without becoming angry at the pet? Will they spend time with an anxious dog who refuses to eat and slowly encourage him to have his meal by trying different techniques?

Is The Person Trustworthy?

This one may seem obvious, but it is a necessary point to bring up. When you hire a Professional Pet Sitter for the first time, you are inviting a stranger to come into your home, care for your beloved friend and stay respectful of your property. When it comes down to it, follow your instincts. If you have a bad feeling, listen to your gut.

At Pet Pals, a Pet Pals Meet and Greet is always included before your hire us to make sure the fit is a perfect one for the pet, the parents of the pet and the pet sitter. All of our pet sitters are background checked. Our experience and positive reviews from our clients are a testimony to the diligence and seriousness of our passion.

Is The Sitter Insured And Bonded?

Again, this is an important point. Essentially, a pet sitter that is insured and bonded shows that the company is professional and they take things seriously. Insurance guarantees the protection of you and the pet sitter if something unexpected were to happen with your pet, the pet sitter or your property. Being insured and bonded makes the relationship even more trustworthy, because you can have the peace of mind that nothing will happen, and if it does, you are covered.

At Pet Pals, we are fully insured and bonded. 

Is The Pet Sitter Flexible?

Of course, a pet sitter’s flexible (or not so flexible) schedule is a make or break deal. If the sitter cannot care for your pet at the times you need them to, things will not work out. Again, who wouldn’t have thought of this key point? But it is also necessary to consider how much the pet sitter is willing to do during non-typical work hours. Will the pet sitter take extra time with your pet? If there is an emergency and your pet needs to be taken to the vet, will your pet sitter have that information and be equipped to do so? Not all pet sitters put their heart into dealing with these situations. 

The next time you have to leave town for a few days, consider all the available options for pet care while you’re gone and consider the above points. Choose a Professional Pet Sitter! Pet Pals would love to connect with you! 

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