songsparrow Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 We need to find a pet sitter to care for some small animals while we are away. I am feeling some anxiety - both over finding someone who will do a good job caring for the animals, and letting someone into our home. I've gotten the names of a couple pet sitters, but no personal referrals from a person I know and trust. So, what have you done to find a pet sitter? What questions do you ask? They have offered to give referrals, but I'm assuming that they'll only give me people who will say positive things, so is it worth calling referrals given to you by the prospective pet sitter? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belacqua Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 We asked at our vet's office. Turned out one of the techs does pet sitting as a sideline, so that worked out very nicely. Even if the people in your vet's office don't sit themselves, they might know of somebody who does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I would definitely start with your vet's office. Another resource, used with caution, is Pet Sitters International. I say use with caution because anyone can join for a fee. But to my way of thinking being a member probably means that the person is making an effort to run a legitimate business in a professional manner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I've used college-aged, former homeschoolers. One was going to the local CC; one was home for summer break. While taking care of my pet was important, it was also really important to me that I didn't have to worry someone would go through our personal stuff, files, my kids' rooms, etc. I didn't worry with either of these young men. One we barely knew at all but he was known by many of our friends; the other is the son of a good friend of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Agreeing to check with your vet's office. When I worked as a veterinary assistant, I also did pet sitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I googled and went with one in my area who was bonded and had good yelp reviews. She is pricey, but worth every penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Get references. Most of my son's jobs are word of mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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