Pet Sitting
How to Find a Pet Sitter
Introduction
Use a pet sitter as an alternative to placing your pets in a kennel. Here's how to find the right nanny for your pet.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You'll Need
* Dog Carriers
* Dog Leashes
Step One
Ask your veterinarian or pet groomer for references, or check the yellow pages for a pet sitter.
Step Two
Call Pet Sitters International, at (800) 268-SITS, or the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters, at (800) 296-PETS.
Step Three
Have the potential sitter come to your home for an interview. Introduce your pet, to gauge both parties' reactions. If your pet is a dog, have them go for a walk to see how the sitter handles your dog on a leash.
Step Four
Determine how the potential sitter would handle problems such as a medical emergency or the escape of your pet.
Step Five
Expect the potential sitter to ask you if your pet's vaccinations are up-to-date, how your pet behaves when he is out among other animals and people, and what to do if the sitter must suddenly leave the job before you have returned home.
Step Six
Once you've selected a sitter, provide him or her with the names, phone numbers and addresses of your pet's regular veterinarian, the closest emergency veterinary hospital, a nearby friend, and the place where you can be reached.
Step Seven
Go over what and when to feed your pet, any medications to be given, and the duration and preferred location of outings.
Tips & Warnings
* Pet sitters should be bonded or insured for their protection and yours.
Use a pet sitter as an alternative to placing your pets in a kennel. Here's how to find the right nanny for your pet.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
* Dog Carriers
* Dog Leashes
Step One
Ask your veterinarian or pet groomer for references, or check the yellow pages for a pet sitter.
Step Two
Call Pet Sitters International, at (800) 268-SITS, or the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters, at (800) 296-PETS.
Step Three
Have the potential sitter come to your home for an interview. Introduce your pet, to gauge both parties' reactions. If your pet is a dog, have them go for a walk to see how the sitter handles your dog on a leash.
Step Four
Determine how the potential sitter would handle problems such as a medical emergency or the escape of your pet.
Step Five
Expect the potential sitter to ask you if your pet's vaccinations are up-to-date, how your pet behaves when he is out among other animals and people, and what to do if the sitter must suddenly leave the job before you have returned home.
Step Six
Once you've selected a sitter, provide him or her with the names, phone numbers and addresses of your pet's regular veterinarian, the closest emergency veterinary hospital, a nearby friend, and the place where you can be reached.
Step Seven
Go over what and when to feed your pet, any medications to be given, and the duration and preferred location of outings.
Tips & Warnings
* Pet sitters should be bonded or insured for their protection and yours.
Source: eHow