What are your responsibilities when hiring a pet sitter?

We all know that pet sitters have certain responsibilities to their clients, and Bo and Jessie will touch upon those soon, but what is your duty when hiring a pet sitter?  After all, you are entrusting your beloved pet to someone else’s care.  You want to make sure the connection between your pet and the pet sitter is a happy one.

First of all, be sure to contact your pet sitter well in advance, especially during any holiday season.  Make sure your pet is as socialized as possible.  Your pet should be accustomed to being around strangers.  Make sure the ID tags on your pet are current, and be sure your pet has its collar on when you leave.  Your pet sitter should request a list of current vaccines for your pet, so have those on hand, as well as access to all veterinarian records.  Be sure to leave clear and detailed instructions for the pet sitter.  Include contact information for both you and your veterinarian.  Leave all the pet supplies in one convenient location, and this includes food, medications, leashes, etc.  Make sure extra supplies are available in case you are gone longer than expected.  Leave an extra key to your home with a trusted neighbor or friend.  Make sure your pet sitter and the friend have each other’s contact information, should an emergency arise.  If you have home safety features, such as a security system, make sure your pet sitter knows where they are and how to use them.  Before your departure, make sure you have all of your pet sitter’s contact information with you.  Then, relax and have fun.  If you have a reliable and trustworthy pet sitter like those found at Joy of Living Pet Sitting Services in Kansas City, your pet is in good hands!

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