Below are a few ideas on how you can prepare for a pet sitter.
Your pet's security check list
1. Make reservations with PAPC as early as possible, especially on holidays. Our time can become limited very early on week ends and holidays.
2. Have extra pet food and supplies on hand in case your return is delayed. We don't mind picking up anything needed for your pets but, we charge extra for errand service if pet essentials are needed.
3. Unplug all unused electrical appliances that could be damaged during a storm.
4. Close your washer/dryer door if it is located where a inquisitive pet can jump into it.
5. Pick up anything that could be chewed or swallowed by your pet. PAPC does not like plastic toys or rawhide chews to be left for your pet to chew unsupervised.
6. Please advise us of your pets routine and schedule, We like to know their habits, good or bad, if they like to chew, favorite treat, their favorite toy and how they play with them. Please let any issue known that we should watch out for. Do they have allergies, unusual habits or fears, tell us of any hiding places they have.
7. If your pet is on medication please provide us with your Veterinarians information & schedule.
8. Will you be leaving a radio or TV on for your pets company and to deter crime?
9. Make two copies of your house key for your pet sitter. PAPC likes to keep two keys, this enables me to make regular spaced visits and if I am unable to return for one of them the extra key will be in the lock box for Richard to use at the spare of the moment. (All keys in our possession are insured).
10. If another person will be checking on your pet or home please notify PAPC and provide us with their name, telephone number and scheduled visits. PAPC is insured and will not be held responsible for certain mishaps or occurrences and we do not want to unnecessarily call the police on a friend or relative.
11. If you have a neighbor that keeps an eye on your property while you are away please let them know that PAPC will be coming and going each day.
12. Move valuables away from windows to prevent people passing by to see. Also secure your valuables from being broken by inquisitive cats that like to jump everywhere.
13. Secure outside gates and use locks to prevent them from being opened. Inform the pet sitter if you have lawn or pool service coming.
14. Make sure all windows and doors are locked. Inform the sitter of any inside door that should remain unlocked.
15. If your pet does not have a microchip implant or tattoo please be certain that your pet has a well fitted identification tag on their collar that includes your name and telephone number. Also please leave out a recent photo.
Since your vet's office closes each day the rabies tag is not enough information to bring your pet home quickly.
16. Please collect everything needed for your pet's care and place in a pre-specified area.
17. Please keep your pet calm by leaving just as you would leave for a days work or shopping trip. This is not a good time to implement any dietary changes. Please save the new treats for when you are home.