How a Professional Pet Sitting Service Keeps Pets Happy While You Travel

Trip booked, but who’s going to feed the dog? Skip the kennel and the favor-asking. Keep your pet right where it’s happiest, at home. With a pet sitting service, a trained person pops in to care for your furry friend while you’re gone. So let’s talk about how this works and why so many owners prefer it. 

A Sweet Home for Your Pet

A pet feels safest at their home in a peaceful environment. Taking your pet to a strange place can make them feel anxious. Some pets, like dogs, whine a lot and usually skip dinner. You don’t want that right? Keeping them at home with a professional pet care relaxes them. You worry less about your pet.

Another reason is safety of course. Keeping your pet at home makes them feel more secure and away from other animals so they are less likely to get into any infections or feel fear.

What Does a Pet Sitter Do During the Visit?

Some people do not want to hire a pet sitter, because they think they only come to serve food to your pet and leave. But in reality, a professional pet sitter keeps a track of many things during the visit. 

Feeding Visits at the Right Time

Your pet sitter totally takes care of your pet’s feeding routine. What’s your pet’s schedule? Breakfast at 7 and dinner to be served at 8? Don’t worry. They properly manage these timings; after that a bowl wash and giving water are must. 

Leash Walks, Fetches, and Belly Rubs

Leaving your pet in an empty room? Not a good idea. They can disturb things and especially cushions won’t survive over a week. A professional pet sitter provides company. A walk should be part of a routine in the morning or evening, especially in the summer.

Cats Want Things Their Way

Tackling a cat is quite challenging. With them, a huge amount of patience is required. Their routine mostly involves litter, food, and water. Some cats crash their pet sitters on day one. The sitter just goes with the flow with cats by not forcing them to interact all the time.

Giving Love and Company

All animals crave love. They don’t like the quiet. If a pet sitter spends an extra 10 minutes more with them playing and chatting, they become happy. In this way a strong bond of companionship is built.

A Few Extra Jobs Around the House: A Benefit

Many sitters will also handle the little things nobody thinks about in their daily routine. They can bring in the parcels lying at your door, switch a light on in the evening, water the balcony plants, and ensure the AC is still running so the flat doesn’t turn into an oven for your pet. Small stuff, sure, but walking back into a cool flat with a happy dog and plants that are still alive is a pretty nice welcome home. 

Before Heading towards the Airport

Are you ready to take a flight? Wait. You must check the following things before leaving.

• A sticky note with feeding times, portions, and walk times on the fridge
• Food, litter, bowls, and medicines be placed in a cupboard
• Your vet’s number and an emergency contact
• A short meet up before a trip

Remember, if your cat is not happy with strangers, a short meet up is very important for their mood and behavior. 

Is Pet Sitting a Smart Plan?

Absolutely yes. It is a good idea to leave your pet with a professional pet sitter instead of asking help from friends and neighbors. In this way, your home will be checked too and your pet doesn’t have to leave their place.

Book Your Pet Sitter With Fancy Furry Pets Care

Want your pet to feel loved even when you are not home? Here’s the perfect solution at your doorstep. Fancy Furry Pets Care sends caring pet sitters to your home who diligently follow your pet’s routine and send you regular updates. Drop us a message and lock in a pet sitting service before your next flight and travel with less worry.

FAQs

Q1: I’m off to home. My dog’s alone. How many visits does he need?

At least two to three visits a day is important. For cats, only one to two visits are okay as they easily cope alone.

Q2: Is there any problem if my cat is on medication?

No. Just leave timing and dose of medicines on a sticky note placed on a fridge and the pet sitter will take care of this.

Q3: Will the pet sitter update me regularly?

Yes, you will receive regular updates, photos and videos of your pet so you can travel without any worries.

Q4: Do you look after both cats and dogs?

Yes, every visit is designed and planned according to the type of your pet, whether it is dog sitting or cat sitting.