As the world is cruising towards a post pandemic reality we are all learning to re-adjust to “normal” life again. And you know what? SO IS YOUR PET. I’m sure this is starting to cause a bit of anxiety on what to do with your furry loved ones that have gotten used to being around you 24/7. Is it even an option to leave your pet when you go on vacation?
Yes.
As our schedules are shifting towards going back to the office, going back to in-school learning and perhaps (Gasp!) GOING ON VACATION, the simplest and most humane solution to this unique problem is hiring a professional pet care provider/house sitter like me.
So let’s talk about 3 reasons WHY you should hire a professional pet care provider before your next vacay (your pups and kitties will thank you!).
1. FOLKS, POST PANDEMIC PET ANXIETY IS REAL
Over the past year+ there was an uptick in pet adoptions and an increase in pet supply sales, all of which point to the face that we have been spoiling our fur babies (new and old) to new heights. https://bit.ly/3gF8iMu We have been around 24/7, and as we were dealing with our mental health, our pets have been the happiest they have ever been. To them, we are their entire world. The stress of no longer being around day in and day out is a real problem.
Pet sitters/house sitters can relieve some of the stress that your pet WILL be facing. Maybe you need a little help transitioning back to work and need someone to come be with your animal, love your pet and give them the exercise they need for a healthy life. And maybe you are starting to think about a REAL vacation (Finally). What professionals like me provide is peace of mind, a loving environment in the home they are used to (*I am not a fan of kennels, talk about STRESSFUL!). Having a professional come into the home to care for Fido is the smartest, most caring way to take a vacation. Your pet will get to sleep in their own bed and eat the food they know and love, they have all their favorite toys and will never be left alone if you hire a professional to take care of them in your absence.
And let’s face it, you deserve to travel
2. You DESERVE a STRESS-FREE vacation.
We’ve all gone through the lockdowns, the endless news cycles, the boredom, the weight gain, many of us lost jobs, transitioned into remote work, or have been working the front lines. As more and more people have access to vaccines, more borders are opening, and travel domestically and abroad is becoming a reality. And you know what, everyone deserves a vacation after this last year!
How will you be able to relax and truly enjoy yourself if you know your pup or kitty is in a kennel with dozens of other pets experiencing the same anxiety? How will you be able to unwind if you are relying on a family member or friend to pop in on occasion to feed your pets and let them out sporadically? Simply put, you won’t be able to. So not only does your pet deserve to be stress free, but so do you!
3. Your friends and family don’t always have the time and dedication for proper pet care.
You may be asking yourself, “Why can’t I just have my neighbor/high school kid/family member/friend take care of Smoochie?” BECAUSE as well intentioned as those folks in your life are, they probably don’t have the time and dedication a professional pet care provider has. They also have kids, jobs, transportation barriers etc. When you hire a professional pet sitter, they dedicate their time fully to the care of your pet and home. The sitter stays in your home, snuggles with your pets, and keeps them on a schedule they are accustomed to. You don’t want to worry that the neighbor forgot to stop by or that your family member doesn’t have the time like they said they would. A professional is THERE FOR YOU!
And one more thing. A professional pet care provider LOVES animals! That’s why we are in this business! We do this type of work because we are obsessed with all our furry friends and will care for and love your pets as if they were our own. Cue heart emoji!
So book that ticket and get ready to belly up to that poolside bar with the peace of mind that your best friend is home safe and sound and getting ALL the attention and love they deserve.
