Pet & Cat Sitter FAQs
1. What
do pet 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 their home environments.
Bon Voyage Pet sitters make this possible with daily visits to your San
Francisco home. In addition to meals, exercise, playtime and cleaning
litter boxes or cages, our professional 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 professional 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
cat 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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| Companionship, love and affection !! |
| Provide
food & water for cats |
| Administer oral medications or vitamins |
| Clean
litter boxes |
| Daily
Brushing |
| Keep
a journal of pet behavior and eating habits |
| Send
e-mail updates |
| Water
plants |
| Take
in mail & newspapers |
| Take
out trash on trash day |
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