Your Best Friend Pet Sitting Frequently Asked Questions

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What Does a Professional Pet Sitter Do?

A professional Pet

itter provides loving care for your pets in your home. We start by

getting some

information from you over the phone, including the area in which you're

located, the

kinds

of pets you have, the dates you'll need service, and what types of visits

you're

looking for.

We'll also answer any questions you may have.

e wil

schedul

a free

Meet and Greet

consultation with you

(which

lasts about

to 90 minutes)

, so you can

meet us and we can meet your pets. You'll fill

out the

necessary paperwork including

veterinary info, emergency contacts, and

everything we'll

need to know to take care of

your pets

while you're away, and you can

show the pet

sitter

the routine you'd like them to

follow. The pet

sitter will also obtain and

test keys that will

allow access to your home while

you're away.

Not all pet

sitters are the same! When looking for a pet

sitter who will have access to your

home, it is important to ask these questions!

Are they INSURED for my protection?

If not - you are putting your home and

valuables at risk! Your Best Friend Pet

itting is insured, and we have optional coverage

that is better than bonding to make sure you are protected.

Are they a member of the professional pet

sitting organizations NAPPS or

PUPS?

If not, how can they educate themselves on the basics (and more advanced

aspects!) of professional pet

sitting? How will they stay informed of current information and

trends that they can pass along to you? What kind of code of ethics do they adhere to?

                 - Do they have multiple references? If not, how do you have any assurance of
the quality of pet care they can provide?
       - How long have they been in business? Do they have a professional reputation
at stake?
       - What are their qualifications? The answer I have seen most often to this from
non-professionals is "I love animals." Of course - we all love animals. My 8 year-old
nephew loves animals - that doesn't mean I'd leave my precious pets solely in his hands! You
don't need to be a vet to be a pet sitter, but a few years' experience handling dogs and
cats on a professional basis is a plus, as well as additional training (through NAPPS) and
their own research and reference.

When you're gone, the pet

sitter will enter your house, access only the areas you've

designated in the Meet and Greet consultation, take care of your pets according to the

instructions you provided at the Meet and Greet, leave a visit log to let you know how

your

pet did, and lock your home securely.

What Are the Advantages of Hiring a Professional Pet

itter?

When you hire a professional pet

sitter, you can rest easy knowing that your pets

are in

great hands. By caring for your pets in their home environment, you

eliminate the stress

and anxiety

that some

pets can experience in unfamiliar

surroundings.

Some pets (like fish,

birds,

or some exotics) can't be boarded, so pet

sitting is the

perfect

choice to care for them while you're away.

Additionally:

Having a regular presence at your home while your away provides extra security for you.
We can give your home that "lived-in" look so that burglars know someone is there!
We can water your plants, take in your mail, poop-scoop your lawn, make sure you turned
the oven off, and more! These services are usually FREE (custom services can be
discussed at your initial consultation).
We know that accidents happen and things come up. That is why we have backup plans in
case of emergency.

What

inds of Pets Do You Pet

Lots! Dogs, cats, ferrets, chinchillas, rodents, birds, lizards, snakes, arachnids,

fish, and

more! If you don't see your pet on the list, call to find out if we can care

for it.

What Areas Do You Serve?

We serve Hamlin

and surrounding areas including Lakeville, Mount Cobb, Lake Ariel,

parts

of Greentown, Hollisterville,

and parts of Moscow

. We do NOT serve Scranton,

Greeley,

Honesdale,

Hawley,

Milford,

Olyphant, Dunmore,

Throop,

Clarks Summit.

Call to find out if we are able

serve your area!

hy Would I Hire A Pet

itter, When The Kid Down The Street Watches My Pets

For a Few Bucks A Day?

here's no comparison

Hiring a friend or a neighborhood kid

may seem like

great

bargain

However, t

he neighbor's son or daughter

may not

have

appropriate

experience

training, or

a disaster plan

If they are not insured, how are you protected against loss or

theft?

They may not know the signs of common

pet ailments.

something goes

wrong and

your pet

becomes

ill

injured

, they may not know what to do,

or where to go.

And

because they

don't have

a business reputation on the line,

watching your pets

may not

their top priority.

I have personally experienced this myself -

efore I knew that professional

pet

sitters

existed,

I paid a neighbor for 3 days

of pet care, and came home to

empty food and

water

dishes. She "just forgot",

and gave me my

oney

back. I

didn't want the money

back - I

wanted safe

pets! I learned my lesson. (Thankfully

my pets were okay, after lots

of loving

attention and a quick vet check.)

While your

neighbor or friend is (hopefully)

much

reliable, and

maybe even

cheaper, they

simply can't provide the level of

service

we do,

with the security of insurance

, pet first aid training, and multiple references to let you know

that we are the best!

We have years of experience working with all types of pets.
We are insured for your protection.
We perform security checks of your home with every visit.
We are reliable - we don't "just forget"! This is our job!
We have experience with pets and their illnesses.
With a professional, you get true peace of mind - there's no wondering or fretting. You
can call, email, or text message anytime while you're away to find out how things are
going. You can truly RELAX while you're away!
We are proud members of the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters,
Professional United Pet Sitters, Pet Sitters International, and Pet Sitters Associates, LLC.
We are committed to education and growth of the pet sitting industry.