So what differentiates hiring a professional pet sitter from asking a friend, neighbor, family member to care for your pets while your away or even using the tech apps like Rover, Wag, etc?
There are many specific reasons to invest in professional care for your pets, after all they are your fur babies and we all want what’s best for our kiddos. Ultimately, hiring a professional to care for your pet is in THEIR best interest. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights.
Health & Happiness
Pets experience less stress and exposure to illness at home. Many animals experience anxiety when traveling or being in unfamiliar surroundings. Pets are creatures of habit (as are we the older we get!) Hiring a professional pet sitter helps maintain their routines including feeding, cleaning, exercise/walks at usual times as well as mental stimulation and exercise with play time. Consistency creates comfort, safety, and ultimately happier pets!
Professional sitters go above and beyond to make sure your pet and home are cared for just as you would while your away. They may do things like:
- Daily litter box cleaning or yard clean-up
- Bringing in mail, newspapers, curb or bring in trash cans
- Engage, play and have individualized attention with your pet
- Alternate lights and give your home a ‘someone’s there’ feel
- Actively make sure your pet is healthy and happy with what they enjoy
Safety
Professionals are Pet CPR/First Aid certified. We always hope everyone stays happy and healthy; however, in the event of an emergency we have the knowledge and skills to properly care for your pet to quickly get them the care they need. Pet sitters are trained on how to handle various personalities of pets and read their body language which can be imperative to spot any potential health or behavior problems. Having someone regularly in your home also provides additional security.
Communication
We are in the business of peace of mind and you can expect regular communication with updates and photos of your fur babies. You also have flexibility in your travel plans without having to worry about who will care for your pets if things change on the fly or dates change in the middle of your trip.
Most professionals use the Time to Pet App (or similar) where you can send and receive messages, manage your account, pay invoices, have GPS tracking, request/schedule visits easily and conveniently in one place.
Reliability
As the saying goes, “You get what you pay for”. Investing in the loving professional care for your pets not only takes the stress off your shoulders while you’re away we are trustworthy and dependable. We reliably care for your kids as they are our own to your specifications. Loving and caring for your pets is our TOP priority.
Experience
Having a pet doesn’t automatically give someone the experience to recognize small indicators before they become big problems. Professional pet sitters have the experience to give you pet the best care possible and are consistently learning to sharpen their skills in order to serve you and your fur family better.
Insurance Bonding
Unfortunately, accidents can happen. If your neighbor, friend, family member or random person watching your pet injures themselves, your pet or another type of accident occurs while watching your pet, will they pay any expenses related to the accident? Professional sitters are (or should be) insured meaning your pets and your home are protected under our commercially licensed insurance policy including bonding for any employee negligence, misconduct or in case of unforeseen circumstances. While accidents are rare, wouldn’t you prefer the peace of mind knowing they will be taken care of if something should happen?
Peace of Mind
The best part of investing in a professional pet sitter is that they will provide you with priceless peace of mind. You can relax, have fun and enjoy your trip knowing your fur kids are cared for by professionals who have the experience, training and responsibility to make sure your pet gets the absolute best care while you’re away.
If you’re looking for a pet sitter based in Reno, NV we would love to connect and chat about what you are looking for. We are also available for domestic nation-wide or international requests. We have the largest amount of experience with dogs and cats knowing exactly what they need, enjoy, and how to best care of them while you’re away.
