What does a Professional Pet Sitter do?
Caring pet owners know that most pets adjust better to their owner's absence and experience less anxiety and stress when they can remain their home environments. Pet sitters make this possible with daily visits to your home. In addition to meals, exercise, playtime and cleaning litter boxes or cages, professional pet sitters may also administer medications, walk dogs and perform other pet-care duties. That's why in-home pet care is the choice of pet owners and the “pet-preferred” method of vacation and travel care.
Why should I use your services, when I might be able to get a friend, neighbor or relative to do it?
It is wonderful to have a friend, neighbor or relative willing to help you while you are away. However, we are insured, certified through Pet Sitters International, and we won't ask you to watch our pets when we go out of town!
How much does a visit cost?
Our prices are based on the number of visits scheduled, the services provided and the distance traveled. The final price quote will be determined at the get acquainted meeting.
How many visits a day do you provide for pets?
That is your decision. For dogs, we recommend a minimum of two (2) visits per day. Most people request 2 or 3. It really depends on your dog's needs. For cats and other animals, we do a minimum of one (1) visit per day. We will not skip days.
What areas do you service?
Elkhorn,West Omaha and Gretna
What goes on at the Get Acquainted meeting?
You and your pets will meet the pet sitter and the pet sitter will get to meet you. We then discuss the pet and house care services needed and the service period desired.
Is my personal information kept confidential?
Yes!! We do not disclose any client information to any third parties.
How long is each visit?
During each visit we take your pets outside for a potty break; refresh their food and water, clean their litter box and of course, give them tender loving care! We also fill out a daily log that lists time in, what your pet is up to and what services we have performed (getting mail, taking out trash bin, etc.) and any other comments about your pets that you might be interested in. Most visits are around 20-30 minutes but we charge by service, not time.
Do you administer medication to pets?
Yes, we will administer medication pills, drops and/or injections. However, we will not administer medication to any animal that poses a danger.
What do you do in case of an emergency?
It depends on the type of emergency. If something was to happen to your regular sitter, we have a backup sitter that can take over. If an emergency occurs with your pets, we will first contact your vet and transport them if necessary. You will then be contacted about the situation. If there is an emergency with your home, we will call you, your emergency contact and the appropriate authorities and/or a preferred repair service.
Can we contact you while we are away? Or will you contact us? As part of our service we provide our clients with e-mails or voice mail. Just let us know how often. After all, we are here to serve you and give you peace of mind when you are away from home.
