How to Hire Cat Sitters
Going on vacation, emergency travel, having a prolonged illness, or working additional shifts at work, are all popular reasons to hire cat sitters. There are many different affordable and reliable resources available for finding help. Cat sitters can provide one or more cats with care whenever the owner is away.
- Search online classified ad websites and local newspapers for individuals offering pet care services. Look specifically for someone that states they are willing to come to a private home, or clearly states they have a designed space in their home or office space to accept pets.
- Contact the pet sitter and ask them about their experience, rates, and references. References could be past or current clients, or contacts from previous jobs they have held.
- Interview each pet sitter that sounds genuine in their love for pets by asking them questions. Example questions are do they personally own cats, how long they have been pet sitting, and what type of environment do they provide.
- If there are no individuals advertising cat sitting services, ask someone that may be interested. Place an ad on Craigslist, Back Page, or another free online classified website. Many pet lovers have additional space at the homes and are more than willing to watch over one or more cats. Clearly state when services are needed, and how much will be paid.
- Choose to only work with cat sitters that actually like pets.
- Pay cat sitting fees promptly. Try to maintain a good working relationship with all contacts that were made, in case pet sitting is needed again.
If there are no reputable pet sitters that can be found, easily consider working with a pet kennel. These companies usually have space available for cats. Always tour the facility to ensure that the animals are being treated with respect and care. Always pay a deposit to secure pet sitters services over holiday weekends.