Sunday, September 1, 2013

Tips To Assist You In Arranging Pet Sitting Concord

By Amanda Baird


Whether your furry friend is a cat or a dog, if you suddenly need to leave them for a bit you might want to arrange for some pet sitting Concord. While a lot of folks will ask their relatives or friends to give them a hand by looking in on the animal every once in a while, most animal lovers prefer to hire a professional to care for their cat or dog so they can ensure that their furry friend is getting as much attention as they need when they are unable to be there for them.

One great resource to consider on your hut for a sitter is other animal lovers, they often have helpful suggestions based on who they have hired for their animals. Some people tend to feel a little bit awkward about the whole situation but, if you ask, you will be really surprised how many folks hire someone to do the job.

If you cannot find anyone to offer any recommendations, go to your local vet office. A quick look around and you will likely find many business cards of people to sit with your animal. If there are not a bunch of business cards on display, just ask the vet because it is quite certain that they can suggest someone for you.

While it is extremely important that you are comfortable with who you hire to stay with your animal, this is also true for your animal. Always allow your dog or cat to meet with the potential sitter before you leave for your trip by asking the potential care giver to meet you at your home so everyone can visit and get to know each other.

If this is the first time you have ever met this person, insist that they bring some references with them. Always take the time to talk with the references. It is very important that the potential sitter has the skills he or she will need to give your pet the best possible care while you are away.

Make sure you discuss in detail what you expect your sitter to do for your animal while you're away. If your animal requires any medication or specialized care, be sure that the sitter is aware of these needs and will be able take care of the animal as needed. Also be sure to discuss with the sitter how to reach you, your veterinarian and the local animal emergency should your animal need urgent care.

How much you will pay for someone to take care of your animal for you will depend on who you hire to do the job. Two of the biggest factors in determining the price are often hours and the duties to be carried out by the sitter but, there may also be other factors.

When you hire pet sitting Concord, do not simply hire someone based on the price alone. Paying a lot of money or paying just a small amount of money will not necessarily assure you good, quality care for your cat or dog. Always screen every potential care giver very carefully before you hire someone.




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