Why should you have a pet sitter, you ask? Can't I just drop my dog and cat off at the kennel, and be done with it? Does it really matter that much to my pet, when I'm only going to be gone for a few days?

Yes! It matters a great deal.
Imagine this scenario.

You are a speechless, but happy young child. Your parents are planning a trip. They do not say they are leaving, but you can tell by their actions that something is going on. The car is packed, and you get to go along for the ride, too! But wait, something isn't right. After a short ride, they bring you to an unfamiliar building, with nice but unfamiliar people. And then mom and dad leave you there. You are taken into the back and put into a large cage. You have a nice bed, and food, and water, but you are scared. You have no clue where you are, what is going on, and why you have been left here for reasons you do not understand. Will Mom and Dad ever come back for you?

This is what your pet may experience if you take them to a kennel. The routine is completely unfamiliar, the surroundings are different, and they don't know what's going on. While there are some pets that can adjust alright, for many, this is a very frightening situation. The last thing you want to do is have a stressed-out pet, when you can't be there to comfort them.

Here are just some of the benefits of hiring a pet sitter:

• Your pet stays in their own familiar surroundings at home.
• Your pet keeps to their daily routine, with as few changes as possible.
• Your pet still gets play, exercise, and lots of love.
• Your pet keeps the same bed, food, and water they're used to.
• Your house still looks lived-in, to deter theives.
• Your mail and paper can be picked up, instead of stopped.
• House plants will also be cared for.
• You will be alerted immediately if anything happens.
• Frequently, pet sitting can be cheaper than boarding.
• Your pet sitter loves pets just as much as you do, so they will recieve the best of care.

Yes, there are some situations when pet sitting may not be the ideal option. If you have an extremely young, old, ill, or unpredictable pet, you may want to consider boarding at a veterinarian's office. In these situations, it may be in the best interest of your pet to receive around-the-clock care. You and your pet sitter can determine if this is the case when you have your free consultation. Even if it is recommended that you board your pet, you can still take advantage of a pet sitter watching and checking on your home while you are away!