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What Does a Professional Petsitter Do?

A professional Petsitter 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 will

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 petsitter

the routine you'd like them to

follow. The petsitter will also obtain and

test keys that will

allow access to your home while

you're away.

Not all petsitters are the same! When looking for a petsitter 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 Petsitting 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 petsitting organizations NAPPS or

PUPS?

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

aspects!) of professional petsitting? 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-professinoals 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 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 petsitter 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 Petsitter?

When you hire a professional petsitter, 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 petsitting 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 Petsit

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

South

Canaan. We do NOT serve Scranton,

Greeley,

Honesdale,

Hawley,

Milford,

Olyphant, Dunmore,

Throop,

Clarks Summit.

Note that we determine our service area by the map on our

Services

page, NOT by post

office location, town name, or county. Those areas that fall outside of the red circle on

the

map on our Services page are subject to a

minimum

$5.00 out-of-area fee and we

can

only offer out-of-area petsits on a case-by-case basis. Call to find out if we are able

serve your area!

hy Would I Hire A Petsitter, 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

petsitters

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

and a disaster plan in case of

emergencies.

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 thorough disaster plans.
We have experience with pets and their illnesses.
With a professional, you get true peace of mind - there's no wondering or fretting. In fact,
we'll even call you while you're away to let you know 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.