When the Cat's Away

When you have an activity or assignment in life that takes you away from home for extended periods of time you have to arrange something for Oscar and Mayer. Oftentimes, these activities preclude us from taking our pets along. Maybe you’re headed to a wedding, visiting a sick relative, or taking a trip overseas. Whether it is for three days or three weeks, you are now faced with coordinating care for your pet.

The ever-present question is whether you board them out to a pet hotel, daycare, or find a pet sitter. If you own puppies or kittens without current vaccinations, pets with a compromised immune systems, skittish, elderly, or aggressive pets, you’ll need to keep them at home. Perhaps you’d rather keep your pet where they are most comfortable, or maybe a boarding facility isn’t conveniently located nearby. In any case, now you need to know how to find a Sacramento pet sitter.

Pet sitting can be a rewarding and fun way to make money while spending time with furry friends! You will be responsible for caring for the pet’s daily needs and act as a companion while the owner is away, whether it’s for a few days or a longer period of time. The pet’s owner should feel they are leaving their pet in good hands with you.

Give the pet extra attention. A big part of your role as a pet sitter is to keep the pet safe and comfortable while her owner is away. The pet is likely nervous without their owner present so show them affection and attention on a daily basis.

If the pet has a favorite toy, play with them often. It's best to play with the pet until the appear to run out of energy and lose interest in the game. This way, they'll be tired when you leave and more likely to sleep and relax until you return.

After you fulfill duties like cleaning and feeding, sit with the pet and show them affection via stroking, cuddling, and talking. Pets, cats and dogs especially, are very social and crave human interaction when their owners are missing.

Be careful about bringing in outside food and treats. The owner might have the pet on a specific diet and you don't want to disrupt that while away. Never give a pet table scraps without the owner's consent.

A pet sitter offers both you and your pet many benefits.

Your pet gets:

• the environment he knows best.
• his same diet and routine.
• relief from traveling to and staying in an unfamiliar place with other animals (such as a boarding kennel). attention while you’re away.

You get:

• happier friends and neighbors, who aren’t burdened with caring for your pet.
• the peace of mind that comes from knowing that your pet is being cared for by a professional.
• someone to bring in your newspaper and mail so potential burglars don’t know you’re away.
• someone who will come to your home so you don’t have to drive your pet to a boarding kennel.
other services provided by most pet sitters, such as plant watering and pet grooming.