Finding a Pet Sitter for Your Family Vacation

Finding a pet sitter for a family vacation can be a tough choice for pet owners. Planning and preparing for a vacation is already a big job, and deciding on accommodations for your pet can be another whole process in itself. But your best bet is to find a long-term solution that you can depend on again and again, so your pet will be comfortable and familiar even while you’re away, and so you won’t have to go through the same decision-making process again and again every time you go away on vacation.

Three choices
As a pet owner, you have three basic choices when finding pet care for an extended vacation: taking your pet somewhere to board while you’re gone, having a family member or friend look after your pet, or hiring a professional pet sitter that comes to your home.

Obviously, when making this decision, you will have your pet’s well-being in mind. And if you’re a parent planning a family vacation, you’re also thinking about logistics: How are you going to plan and prepare a trip with the whole family while also arranging for a safe place for your pet? Thankfully, one option allows you to do both: professional in-home pet care.

Best of both worlds
Hiring a professional pet sitter to come to your home not only provides the best care for your pet but also makes it easy on you and your pet when you’re preparing to go on a trip. It’s the best of both worlds! Here’s why:

Pet-sitting in your home means that your pet won’t need to adjust to a new and unfamiliar environment, routine, or even new food or toys. Everything will be exactly as they know it, which will cause your pet much less stress—and they won’t have to go through the confusing process of adjusting to new animals or routines. Plus, professional pet sitters are experienced with animals and will know exactly what to do in any circumstance, so you won’t have to worry about any issues while you’re gone.

Easier for you
In-home pet-sitting is also easier for you as a pet owner. With a professional, in-home pet sitter, you won’t have to factor in the time to take your pet to be boarded while you’re packing for your own trip, or to find out which of your friends or family members are free for the week of your vacation. You’ll be able to rest easy knowing that your pet will be well taken care of at home. Plus, when you find the right sitter for you, you’ll be able to request them again and again.

Do your research
So, when you are ready to find a pet sitter, make sure you do your research ahead of time—get recommendations from friends and family in your area, and read reviews online to make sure you are working with experienced and professional pet sitters. It also helps to introduce your pet to the sitter beforehand to make sure they respond well to one another and that your pet will be familiar with them before you leave for vacation. This way, you can also explain your pet’s routine, preferences, and any health concerns in person.

Leaving your pet with a pet sitter doesn’t have to be stressful. Finding a professional in-home pet sitter that you trust will ease your mind and relieve any apprehension, so you can relax while on vacation, knowing you’ll come home to a happy, healthy pet.

If you have any questions about finding the right pet sitter for your furry family member, contact us today. We are always happy to help.