How to choose a Pet Sitter

We're all thinking of our summer holidays and that means sun, fun and what the heck are we going to do with our dog?  Or cat, if you're a cat person.  For many people, the thought of leaving their much loved, four-legged family member in a boarding kennel is too hard.  A pet sitter is a brilliant option. But how do you choose one?

A pet sitter should be CRB checked and have liability insurance. Ask to see proof of these.  

A pet sitter should also be able to provide you with references from previous clients.  For your peace of mind call a few of them and have a chat.  

Always meet with the pet sitter before making any booking or paying a deposit.  Most pet sitters will want to meet you at your home to meet with your pets and to find out where everything is kept that will be needed during the pet sit. Be very wary of pet sitters who do not insist on this. 

Keys must always be checked in the locks, there will be forms to fill in and a contract to sign between yourself and the petsitter. Give as much information as you can to the pet sitter about your pet to ensure your pet sitter takes great care of your pet.

Follow these tips and book your pet sitter with confidence!

Go to www.purr-fectkitty.co.uk for my download 'How to prepare your home and Pet for your departure'

Recent Pet Sits

This is a lovely picture of Harley and Marley. The two cats I mentioned in my first post. Harley's the stripey one. He was so nervous he wouldn't come near me. I was told not to approach him in the garden and I was quite apprehensive when I started the cat sit. After a few days Harley changed completely and really took to me. I cat sat again a few weeks ago and Harley was like a different cat. He was confident and approached me immediately, rubbing his head around my feet and was totally at ease. I couldn't believe my eyes. And we musn't forget Marley. Friendly from the start and loved jumping up on my lap for some attention. On my second visit of the day they would alway jump in their favourite chair and curl up like this. Adorable!
Another adorable cat, Seibei. Seibei lives with two other moggies, Nero, a long legged black cat and Yuki, a small tortoiseshell. I finish cat sitting for them tomorrow and I'm really going to miss them. Seibei loved being groomed, which was lucky, because it had to be done every day and took quite a long time. Nero didnt like all the attention Seibei got during grooming and would try and nuzzle her out of the way. The cat equivalent of sibling rivalry. Yuki would just go about her own thing and leave the boys to it!


And then there was George and Monty. Two gorgeous Bengals. I looked after George and Monty for two weeks and visited them twice a day. They were the most vocal cats I've ever looked after and we had long conversations. They really missed their mummy and I'm sure she got a great welcome when she came home from her holiday, although she secretely confessed she had almost adopted some cats while she was away. Your secrets safe with me :)