Choosing a Pet Sitter

8/1/2013

We don't always have the choice of taking our pets with us - to work, on vacation, or on an extended hospital stay. Lots of situations are not designed for companion pets to be with us. Picking a pet sitter can be tricky and somewhat anxious! You want to know that your faithful companion is as well cared for as when you are around.

And let's face it, even if you have friends or roommates you feel comfortable asking to take care of your pets, you don't always want to impose on them. That leaves choosing a pet sitter. There are a some questions you should ask when looking at all of your options:

Is this sitter reputable?
Can they accommodate the dates and times you need care or coverage?
How much experience do they have with different animals, health conditions or varieties of temperments?
Are they licensed and bonded?

If you choose Pet Sitters Plus as your companion pet's caregiver, you know that we bring a depth of experience, training, licensing and safety with us. Your pet will be taken care of to your specifications, whether that is feeding and cleaning up after a cat, walking a dog, or spending some cuddle time with a needy animal. Don't be afraid to be too picky when choosing a pet sitter - this is a member of your family. Make sure it's the kind of care you want.

If you are interested in becoming a pet caregiver or starting your own business as one, you can contact Pet Sitters Plus to find out all you need to know - from forms, to licensing and even to networking and building your client base. Our consultations are one-hour phone consultations for $40. This is one hour that could change your life and have you working for yourself in a very short time!

5 Comments

Debra,
Pet Sitters Plus

I live in Gardnerville, NV and have owned my own pet sitting service since 1994. When I first entered this field there was not really anyone to turn to for help. Help on how to grow the business, no specialized forms to make life easy and no one to share the dos and the don'ts. No one to call. So I had to learn and create all my own stuff from scratch. I learned a lot of stuff the hard way. Well after 18 years, I have grown Pet Sitters Plus to well over 600 clients. I have created my own forms and have trained others in how to start, run and be a successful pet sitting service.

Kit Hannigan link

12/4/2018 08:53:38 pm

Thanks for pointing out how people should look for licensed and reputable pet sitters to take care of their dogs. I will be sure to remind my son to ask for license documentations should he decide to get a pet sitter for a few days. He will be away to film an overseas festival, and his dog will not be allowed to come.

Camille Devaux link

12/11/2018 06:07:16 pm

I was trying to talk to my sister about getting a pet sitting service. It might be wise for her to look into someone that has a lot of experience. She would appreciate this advice as she gets ready to go on a vacation soon.

Ellie Davis link

1/31/2019 04:01:36 pm

Thank you for these tips on finding a pet services. I'm needing to find a pet sitter. I'll have to do some research and find the best one in the area.

2/5/2019 07:48:53 pm

My dog is needing someone to watch his as I go out of town. Thank you for pointing out that I should only hire someone with a good reputation. I'll have to do some research and find the best pet sitting company in my area.

Maisie Roberts link

7/24/2019 09:03:25 pm

Thanks for the marvelous posting! I genuinely enjoyed reading it, you will be a great author. I didn’t realize that there was so many pet sitter for different types of pets. I’m getting ready for a trip soon and I’ve been wondering what would be a good option for my cat while I’m gone. I really like the idea of doing pet sitting because it sounds like my cat could be comfortable while I’m away.