Sizing Up a Pet Sitter

· Ask to see proof of current insurance and/or bonding.

· Ask for client references and check them. 

· Is the petsitter you interview the petsitter who sits the pets?

. Is Pet Sitting just a side job?                      

· Do they know animal first aid and CPR?

·Will be the one petsitting not send an independent contractor.

· What does the sitter do if there is an emergency and your veterinarian's office is closed?

· Does the sitter have policy, procedures, contract and pet information form?

. Is the pet sitter professional, reliable, and trustworthy. Will not send a contractor out to your house or bring a stranger into your home with out your permission.

· Sitter should ask for your pet's routine on eating, sleeping, potty breaks, walking, exercise,  medications, medical history, hiding places, favorite toys, problems such as barking or chewing, vaccination history, your veterinarian's place of business and telephone number.

· Ask how long are your sitter's visits.

· Ask how you will communicate in case of an emergency.

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