Thursday, February 7, 2013

The Benefits Of Hiring A Reputable Pet Sitting Phoenix Service Are Countless

By Alyce Larson


The close-on 1.5 million residents of Arizona's capital Phoenix need vacations too. It's not always possible to take your beloved pet cat or dog away on holiday, so many people look at boarding kennels when going on vacation or travelling on business. Yet there's another solution, that may be less traumatic for your furry friend, and that is hiring a pet sitting Phoenix care giver.

With ten or more companies offering pet sitting in Phoenix, Arizona there's a lot of choice. Competition leads to more competitive pricing. Small or large, these firms will sometimes care for your larger and the more exotic variety of pet, such as snakes or horses. Finally, you'll enjoy more freedom to travel as a family, getting away for weekends or maybe a full fortnight's vacation.

Pet sitters will stay in the home while you're on holiday. This yields many advantages. First, there's less trauma for your cats and dogs. They can stay in familiar and comforting surrounds, with a new friend to look after and play with.

Second, you're home is safer with a reliable professional in it. The chances of a burglary are less when your home is occupied, with regular lights going off and on; with garbage put out at thee right time. Mail gets collected and your dogs can be seen out on their regular walks.

Third, a pet sitter may work out cheaper than kennels. Your sitter gets free board and may often eat food as supplied. Plus, animals don't have to stay in cages or runs for extended periods. Instead, pets enjoy the same freedoms their owners usually afford them.

Of course, every home and pet owner needs the complete peace of mind of someone who is experienced, reliable and well behaved staying to look after pets and the house. It is therefore vital to check the company out in advance. This way you can ensure that they have a good reputation and all staff have had police check and experience with animals.

Asking good neighbors or friends living locally for solid recommendations. If new in town, ask at the vet's surgery or a friendly pet store for suggestions of companies they do trust. Ask sitters for their client testimonials, to see staff clearance and hiring policies and inquire as to how long they've existed in business. These are excellent indicators of professionally managed pet-sitting services.

Now it's time to check out the pricing and what it will include. Fin out whether there is an extra charge for dog walking, for example. Caring for a single pet should cost less than for several. There may be additional fees should the animal require trained medical care. As with all services, shop around and read the small print carefully. Then, sort out the duties. Whether the sitter will do some basic household chores whilst staying. Lay down firm ground rules that are agreed by all concerned. Ensure you meet the person who will actually sit with your much-loved pooch or puss, and that they do too. You can now enjoy your getaway with the piece of mind in knowing that your animals will be taken care of by a pet sitting Phoenix service.




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