FAQs
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
Katie had always wanted to own her own business. She worked as a veterinary technician for several years, and saw there was a great need in the pet care industry for somebody with her knowledge and background, especially in NEPA. Several family members also made the suggestion, and so she started doing a lot of research, and decided that it was something she wanted to do!
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Make sure your pet sitter is bonded and insured, ask for proof. Pet sitters insurance will protect you if the pet sitter breaks something in your home, or if the pet sitter causes something happen to your pet while you are away. Pet sitter bonding will protect you against theft. If you notice valuables missing, and after filing a police report the pet sitter is found guilty of this theft, the bonding will help compensate for your loss. If a pet sitter doesn't have any insurance or bonding, you will likely not be able to get a lot out of them if an incident were to occur. Ask for a background check, and make sure your pet sitter is willing to meet you in person, in your own home, to discuss details. If the pet sitter doesn't provide a contract, that should be a red flag. A pet sitting contract will protect you as well, in case something goes wrong while you're away. Ask the pet sitter for references, or check the internet to see if the pet sitter has any reviews. Make sure you are very clear about your instructions, and that all instructions are written in the contract, and ask for a photo copy. If there are any changes to the instructions, ask your pet sitter to fill out a new contract so you can, so you can properly update the information. Also leave a very clear note with all instructions on a counter. That way you can be sure there is absolutely no confusion.