OUR CODE OF ETHICS
- We will treat every pet as if it were our own.
- We will be dependable and responsible at all times.
- We will have an honest and trustworthy relationship with our customers.
- We will respect and protect our client’s home and property.
- We will always keep our promises and fulfill our commitment.
WHY SHOULD YOU USE A PET SITTER?
- Maintains pet’s routine (including medications ordered by your veterinarian)
Consistent care by one person
- Crime deterrent
- No guilty feelings when dropping your pet off at a kennel or vet
- Neighbors don’t have to be asked to check on your pets, water your plants, etc.
- Peace of mind relying on a professional pet-sitter
- Kenneling can be traumatizing for pets
- Pets stay in a secure and familiar place, are already home, and are happy to see you when you walk in the door.
- You are not inconvenienced by having to transport
- No exposure to illness or fleas
- Pets receive individual attention
- It is especially beneficial for pets who are too old or young to stay in a kennel or vet’s office.
- Mail can be taken in without being held at the Post Office
- Newspaper delivery can continue
- Your home has a “lived-in look.”
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
- Minimum cat visits are every other day.
- Dogs without doggie doors or backyards are a minimum of 3 visits/day.
- Created dog visits must be at least three visits/day (except for mid-day dog walk clients).
- We do not accept clients with chained yard dogs.
HELP YOUR SITTER
- Have plenty of food and medications on hand.
- Purchase extra kitty litter.
- Place all pet supplies, including leashes, bowls, treats, foods, medications, and litter, in one area in plain sight.
- You should have cleaning supplies: a broom, dustpan, vacuum, paper towels, carpet cleaner, plastic bags, watering cans, extra bedding, towels to wipe wet paws, etc.
- Clearly label medication instructions and schedule.
- Leave a well-worn t-shirt with your comforting scent.
- Schedule an interview during medication so the pet sitter can witness your routine.
- In multi-pet households, provide labeled pet photos and place them in a file folder with medical records.
- Tell the truth; don’t hedge about aggression or biting history. Forewarned is forearmed.
- Update emergency information and any changes in the pet routine.
- Make sure all pet collars have current tags.
- Must have all emergency numbers (including yours, a trusted friend's, a local vet's, & emergency vet's) written on a single sheet of paper in plain view.
- Call your pet sitter as soon as you get back home. This way, your sitter will know that you are safe and that you are taking care of your pets.
- Be sure your instructions are clear and comprehensive.