One question that I’m asked consistently is whether the client will be able to meet the person who will be performing the pet sitting (or dog walking) visits.
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Pet Sitter Foils Party!
I can’t tell you how many times over the years we’ve encountered the young adult children of our pet sitting clients attempting to “pull one over” while mom and dad are away. They think that because mom and dad are away they can get away with anything; including having a party.
What Happens If Your Pet Sitter Has An Emergency?
“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds” The above is creed of the United States Postal Service but it may as well be for pet sitters and dog walkers as well. We have a job to do and no matter what […]
Will Your Pet Sitter/Dog Walker Do Convalescent Or Hospice Care?
I recently receive a call from someone whose dog was having herniated back surgery (notice the Frankenstein like scar on his back). They were looking for someone to come in midday while they were at work to help get the dog outside to relieve himself. She asked if this was something we could help them […]
How Does A Pet Sitter Take A Vacation?
We just returned from a week in Key West. We were fortunate enough to go there last year as well. It’s one of our favorite places. This was my fifth time going. We will only stay at Key West Bed and Breakfast and can’t recommend it highly enough if you’re ever interested in visiting Key West.
What Is The Appropriate Shelter For Dogs Left Outside In New York State?
We’ve all seen the Facebook posts on ‘it’s cold, bring your pets indoors’ going around this winter. It seems like common sense to me, but what is LEGALLY the required shelter for dogs left outdoors in New York State?
What Happens If The Pet Sitter Gets Locked Out Of My House?
During the initial consultation we always request two keys and we test them to make sure they work for us before we leave. We’ve learned the hard way that people sometimes give us the wrong key, new keys don’t work, etc.
5 Of The Weirdest Search Terms Used To Find Our Website in 2014
Most businesses that blog take note of the most frequently used search terms used to find their website so they can include more of those words or phrases in future blogs to increase website traffic. The most common search terms used to find Purrfect Pet Sitting are usually pet sitting, dog walking, pet sitter, etc.
Top 5 Blog Posts of 2014
Wow, I can hardly believe it’s almost the end of 2014 already! Is it just me or did the year fly by? I started blogging in 2013 so 2014 was my first full year. It was interesting looking back to see what the most read blog posts were. Perhaps you missed some, here they […]
Is It Safe For Your Pet To Drink The Christmas Tree Water?
You probably already know that mistletoe and holly are poisonous to your pets but what about the water in the Christmas tree stand? Well, that’s not really safe either. The toxicity of these plants depends on how much your pet ingests.