When using a pet sitting service for the first time it’s understandable that people are hesitant to hand over their keys. We get that. We always ask the client if they would like us to keep their key on file for future use. I would say about 85% of new clients tell us absolutely, keep […]
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Pet Sitter Product Review: Arm & Hammer Naturals Clumping Litter
I have been on a quest of sorts to find my favorite cat litter. One that clumps tightly, doesn’t have an overpowering odor and low dust and tracking. I have tried several kinds and will continue to sample different brands until I can determine a favorite.
Pet Sitter Product Review: Tidy Cat Lightweight Cat Litter
I’m sure you’ve seen the commercials for the new Tidy Cat Lightweight cat litter. I decided to give it a try and review it for you.
3 Things I’ve Learned In 16 Years Of Pet Sitting
Purrfect Pet Sitting has made yet another trip around the sun and is celebrating it’s 16th birthday! I started this business on August 4, 2000. Never in a million years could I have imagined how far this business would come!
The Pro’s And Con’s Of Using A Mobile Veterinarian
I have always brought my pets to the vet for their care. Recently, I found myself with a dilemma. My fifteen year old cat, who is in failing health and quite frail, needed a refill on his medication and in order to get that refill he needed to undergo an exam. Given his current state […]
What Is The Average Cost Of Pet Sitting Or Dog Walking In The Capital District 2016?
For the past few years I’ve been comparing rates of pet sitting and dog walking services in the Capital Region to determine the average cost.
What Happens If My Pet Dies On The Pet Sitter While I’m On Vacation?
Whenever we go away we cringe at the thought of what would happen if one of our pets passed away while under the care of their pet sitter. It’s a reality we have to face. Our Jack Russell, Zach is 17 and in failing health as is my oldest cat Louis. We went away in […]
The One Door Your Pet Sitter Doesn’t Want You To Lock!
Did you ever think you’d hear a pet sitter ask you to specifically NOT lock a door? We are quite particular about keeping your house secure. If we have a key to it, we prefer to lock it. I’m also surprised by the number of people who have a knob lock along with a […]
Have I Mentioned How Awesome My Team Is?
If you’ve been following this blog for any length of time you may (or may not) have noticed a bit of radio silence recently. I had the pleasure of going on vacation and spending a week in Daytona Beach in February (photo is sunrise from our balcony). Of course the week while I was away […]
Emergency? No problem. Your Pet Sitter Can Help!
We really like when people make reservations far ahead of their much anticipated vacation but what happens when you have an emergency and need to leave with a moment’s notice or you wind up in the hospital? Well, if you are an existing client and we have a key on file we are just a […]