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Why Hiring A Pet Sitter For House Sitting Is The Best Option

August 15, 2022 by Mary Telesz

Did you know that more than half of the people on the planet own a pet? Each year, an increasing number of these fortunate individuals select in-home pet sitting as their preferred option for pet care when they’re away from home. Ask around your community and you’ll be likely to discover hundreds of reasons to use an in-house pet sitter when traveling. In the meantime, we’ve condensed the information into five great reasons why you should consider in-home pet care.

Pets Can Stay Home

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One major benefit of hiring a pet sitter is that your pets can maintain their current routine. They get to stay at home, a place that’s familiar, with no other changes than the fact that you’re temporarily away. Depending on your pet’s personality, boarding them at a pet kennel may be a very stressful experience for them to endure. You can dramatically minimize your pet’s stress by hiring a pet sitter, which will allow you to relax and unwind knowing that your animals are being cared for.

Decreased Chance of Becoming Sick

If you choose to board your pets, they’re more likely to become ill. That’s because boarding kennels expose pets to other animals who may be carrying diseases. When pets become sick at boarding kennels, it’s commonly referred to as “bordetella.” It often affects dogs, who may exhibit extremely contagious symptoms including fever, lethargy and coughing. This upper respiratory infection will necessitate a trip to the vet, who will then prescribe medication for your pets. Using a pet sitter will make it easier to avoid the risk of disease spread.

Furry Friends Love It

Our members tell us that their pet’s happiness is one of their biggest considerations when hiring an in-home pet sitter. Pets with devoted care, allowing them to remain in a familiar and preferred environment-their home-while maintaining their sense of security. This implies that the pet owner won’t have to pack a bag and that the pet won’t have to choose a single toy to bring or become used to new or unfamiliar surroundings.

It’s Helpful

Packed travel bags and cat showing problems with traveling with pets

Selecting an in-house pet sitter eliminates the need for both you and your pet to travel to a nearby boarding facility. On the day of departure, all you have to do is pack, invite a pet sitter into the home, and get on your way while knowing that your pet will be secure and content when you return. Just think about the amount of time, effort and even heartbreak that you will save by doing this, particularly if you have several pets. Pet sitters will keep the entire pack together, whether you may have a clan of cats or a pasture of farm animals. Not to mention the added benefits of having your pet sitter also be able to assist you with routine tasks such as flushing the toilet to avoid standing water, checking windows for security, or watering plants.

Home Security

Having a professional pet sitter in your house means that there will be someone around to watch and check on your house, keeping it safe and secure while you’re gone. They will assist you with everything from preventing prospective break-ins to handling unexpected weather conditions. There are even long-term pet sitters available to keep your house running when you’re away for an extended period of time.

Better Communication

Increased communication is another benefit of employing a pet sitter. When you hire a pet sitter, you will receive updates via email, text or phone – your choice. This is one of the best features of hiring a professional pet sitter. Peace of mind is second to none when it comes down to ensuring that your beloved furry family member is not only safe but in the best of hands!

Service With Flexibility

Welsh dogs eagerly waiting for food from a pet sitter

Hiring a professional pet sitter can help you better determine your pet’s needs, as well as the degree of service they require. A pet sitter can also adjust their service to both you and your pet’s demands even if your dog’s health allows for only a few short walks each day. If you’ve had a hectic workday, the sitter can always visit in the afternoon to walk your dog.

It’s Practical!

If you hire a pet sitter, you won’t have to drive your pets to a boarding facility, drop them off and pick them up at a set time. Additionally, you won’t need to ask a neighbor, friend or family member to check on your home while you are gone. Hiring a pet sitter is a wonderful option when it comes to ensuring the care of your pet. They are safe and comfortable in their own home, and nothing beats that!

Needing A Pet Sitter?

If you are in need of the services of a professional pet sitter, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our helpful and friendly staff at Paw Pals Pet Sitting. We are happy to answer any questions or address any concerns you may have about pet sitting and get you matched with the perfect pet sitter for your furry or feathered loved ones!

Filed Under: Pet Sitting, Travel

Contact Paw Pals for More Information

Paw Pals specializes in professional dog walking, dog sitting, and pet sitting services. One of our reliable, adult staff members will keep your pet safe, while providing your pet the love and care they need when you are away. Contact us to learn more!

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Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith
21:22 03 Oct 21
I never worry when Mary and team take care of my dog!
Michæl Silva
Michæl Silva
21:38 01 Jul 22
Mary at Paw Pals Pet Sitting is the greatest! She has helped me train my pooch Chico how play nice with other dogs and for that I am extremely grateful! A+A+A+A+A+A
Kwi Kim
Kwi Kim
22:37 17 Jun 22
I hired Paw Pals based on my sister’s referral. Meet & greet was very thorough and detailed. I was surprised that my finicky cat came to check the sitter out. Subsequently, a sitter watched my cat over several separate visits, and it was clear through the visit reports that my cat loved the sitter. All the visits were completed having followed my directions & with professionalism.I would highly recommend Paw Pals to anyone who’s looking for a dependable, personable, & professional sitter.
Joseph Walter
Joseph Walter
19:55 13 Jun 22
Paw Pals provided a large number of photos of our pets along with a personalized message on how our pets were doing with every single visit. I would highly recommend using Paw Pals, we'll be continuing to use them whenever we go on vacation.
Ashley Manning
Ashley Manning
09:50 11 Jun 22
Highly recommend as pet sitters!Initially, a sitter from the company will visit the house to meet the pets and learn where everything is. Tatiana took careful notes and we got her some spare keys.While we are away, Paw Pals sends sitters to come and look after our boys. They feed them, scoop litter, bring in mail and packages, and they will even manage trash, recycling, blinds and lights so that everything is comfortable for our kitties. Each time they check in, we receive an email message with updates and pictures, which is so comforting when we are on the road.Also, if you don’t let Paw Pals know when you are home, they assume something has happened and will continue to care for your babies. If something were to happen, I know they would be okay.Five stars for Paw Pals!
Brian Wood
Brian Wood
04:08 22 May 22
We have used Paw Pals for a number of years now and would highly recommend to anyone looking for help with their pets. Great communication from owner Mary and flexibility to make adjustments in schedule as life changes over time. Have had a consistent set of walkers who have gotten to know our pup and the various walking routes around our neighborhood quite well.
Lesley Bush
Lesley Bush
13:58 18 Mar 22
We can't rave enough about Paw Pals. They took care of our 18 year old Cat and 20 year old Chinchilla while we were away and when our flight got cancelled, they were so accommodating and available last minute for an extra day. We worked with Jen to coordinate visits from Miko and Danny. I loved the pictures and updates on how our Lil geriatric guys were doing. Thanks a million, Paw Pals!! Our special pets were so well cared for.
Sebastian Barnes
Sebastian Barnes
01:06 17 Jan 22
I have used Paw Pals for several trips over the last few months, and they have been phenomenal every time! Mary is extremely kind and responsive, and she makes sure that my cat and dog have the care that they need every time I am out of town. All of the pet sitters that I've had have been incredibly sweet to my pets, and they treat them like their own! Will gladly continue using Paw Pals every time I need a sitter.
Julie Shildt
Julie Shildt
17:45 14 Nov 21
It has been a pleasure doing business with paw pals. We have used this company for several trips we have taken over the past 6 months. They have been wonderful caretakers for our 2 cats. Anytime there is ever a question they don't hesitate to give us a call and they leave the best notes and pictures in the emailed report of each visit. We are so glad have found such a great company.
Andrea Hall
Andrea Hall
22:45 03 Oct 20
I wasn't sure about hiring a new doggie walker service... after all they are our kiddos... my babies were in great hands and I felt relaxed having them in their care. Thank you for everything!
Katie McCune
Katie McCune
19:19 15 Jul 21
I honestly cannot recommend Mary and her whole crew enough! We started using Mary originally about 7 years ago to stop by occasionally when our Aussie Lana was younger. Over the next couple years Lana stayed with Mary and her family for a couple weekends when we went on vacation. When we moved to our new house in Manassas, Lana stayed with Sam, who lives in Manassas, overnight for moving day, and did great. Right before the pandemic, we adopted our second Aussie, Goose, and Mary recommended a fantastic trainer for him.We now have weekly walks for the dogs, and they love all of their walkers! Trevor, Paul, Hazel, Sofie, and probably a couple others have helped Goose get used to more people, and have helped my husband and me when our schedules are crazy.Paw Pals is our go-to for any help with our dogs, so I highly recommend them!
Alexandra Hill
Alexandra Hill
22:43 23 May 21
I was a nervous mommy to leave my cats with a sitter service for the first time. Paw Pals went above and beyond to care for my cats and ease a nervous mommy. I already made a reservation to use them again!
Cindy Welgoss
Cindy Welgoss
13:12 27 Nov 20
We have been using Paw Pals for several years, and through a variety of pets that we have loved. Mary and her team have always been *exceptional* in every way. They are professional, courteous, and truly love our fur family! Mary herself is an organized and stellar administrator of her pet care business, keeping detailed records of our pet’s needs, scheduled pet visits, payments, and balance due easy to keep track of as the pet owner. The pet caretaking team is reliable and trustworthy. When our dogs see any of their Paw Pal friends, they get SO excited to see them! Follow up comments are left via text to keep the pet owner informed of the visit and how the pets are faring. Paw Pals has allowed our family the peace of mind to leave our pets at home, for work, weekend getaways and longer times away when necessary, where they are the most comfortable and familiar. We are grateful to Mary and her team for giving us the ability to enjoy pet ownership without feeling tied down. The responsibility of having pets comes with the need to keep them safe and comfortable at all times, and Mary and her team affords us this when our family has to be away.
Dr Tammy Cashion
Dr Tammy Cashion
21:11 12 Mar 19
We have used Paw pals pet sitting on multiple occasions for our bunnies while we are away. Many pet sitters are not interested in small pets however; Mary and her team, are amazing and we trust her implicitly! We are very happy with the outstanding service we have received from her team including texts and photos of our pets when we are out of town. They always go the extra mile and we highly recommend them!
Kristin Conrad
Kristin Conrad
16:00 16 Nov 19
We are so grateful we found Mary and her team at Paw Pals. They are exceptionally responsive, amazingly organized and detail-oriented.We have such peace of mind when we travel knowing our home and pets are so well cared for. Paw Pals is the best pet sitting service we’ve used, and we’re so happy we found them.
Katie Russell
Katie Russell
15:01 17 May 20
Paw Pals is fantastic! I have had a great experience with Mary! Compassionate, professional, responsive, and prompt! Thank you!
Phillip Evans
Phillip Evans
14:38 11 Jul 20
When we adopted our new dog in January, Paw Pals agreed to walk her and give her some outside time so she wasn't in the crate all day. She loved her dog walker and you could see her excitement every time the walker showed up. We moved out of the area but would recommend Paw Pals to anyone needing someone to care for their pets.
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