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The Value of Pet Sitting
While you're away, the cat (or dog) can play … and sleep … and eat … in peace
(and so can you)
If your pet finds kennels too stressful, thrives on personal attention, needs regular exercise and would really rather be at home – even when you're not there – pet sitting may be just what the doctor ordered.
Although kennels may be fine for some cats and dogs, there are many other pets that don't get much rest – or attention or exercise – at the typical boarding facility. With a pet sitter coming to your home to feed, water, exercise, play with and keep your pets company, your pet will be happier … and so will you.
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Why Pet Sitting Makes Sense
- Less stressful for pets
- More peace of mind for owners
- Normal routine followed
- Professional, personalized care
- No pick up/drop off needed
- No traumatic transport
- Enhanced home security
- More exercise, playtime
- Extras like plant watering, newspaper/mail pick up
- Monitoring for illness, injury
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More Secure
In addition to caring for your pets, a sitter regularly checks on your home, turning lights on and off, picking up papers and flyers, etc. And if your pet happens to be a dog, leaving her at home, in the care of a sitter, will make your property more secure than an empty house with an electronic security system. Plus, if there's extreme weather, such as flooding or severe cold, a sitter can help ensure you don't end up with a wet basement or frozen pipes.
More Convenient
Instead of making special trips to and from the kennel, which can be traumatic for both dogs and cats, you can use the time for packing and getting the house ready for your absence. What's more, you don't have to gather up your pets' food, meds, or favorite play things for a trip to the kennel.
More Professional
We've all called upon friends, family and/or the neighbors to watch our pets from time to time. But there's a limit to that kind of generosity. And even if you pay a neighbor's willing teenager, they have their own limitations. Eventually, we all come to recognize the value in having a professional take care of our best friends – someone who is 100 percent committed to pet care and 100 percent reliable … a pro who's knowledgeable about pet illnesses and who's bonded, insured and certified by the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters.
Because in the final analysis, the most important reason for hiring a pet sitter is peace of mind.
"Whenever Creeture Comforts comes to take care of 'my girls' [cocker spaniel + kitty], I leave with full confidence that they'll be well cared-for. Upon my return, I always find Kelly and Muffin content and well-fed. The sitters leave detailed notes that not only demonstrate their responsible attitude, they make a real connection with me."
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