No pet parent likes to leave behind a beloved family member when they are away from home - ever!
For what seemed like "forever" the only choice pet owners had to care for their animals during business trips or vacations was a boarding kennel, cattery or even worse, unprofessional and unreliable teenage neighbors! Today, you'll now find professional pet sitters as your best and safest alternative. As a professional, I have taken the time to not only become educated in basic training and animal behavior but Pet First Aid specifically. I come to your home equipped with a fully pet-tailored First Aid Kit. Armed with your pets history and information in the event of an emergency plus 50 years of personal pet ownership and you'll be confident knowing the health and well-being of your babies are in the very best of hands after yours, of course.
What’s the Difference Between Boarding and Pet Sitting?
There are several distinct differences between professional pet sitting and a boarding kennel. The differences that matter most are the effect they have on your pet and you.
Routine
We all get a bit cranky when our daily routine is thrown out of whack. Animals are no exception. Nana will provide feeding, medications, exercise and bathroom breaks on the schedule you establish for your pet in their very own safe, comfortable environment. At a kennel, these needs are met on the staff’s schedule in a noisy strange environment. Keeping this regular schedule and same diet is super important for any pet, especially your senior. Staying in their own home will reduce almost all of the stress on your pet during your absence. Who doesn’t prefer sleeping in his or her own bed, or next to a warm loving person – or couch, as your dog prefers?
Personal Attention
Even the best-staffed boarding kennels cannot deliver the same one-on-one attention as a professional pet sitter provides to your dog or cat. Nana's Pet Sitting is also better equipped to handle special needs. Nana has also earned certification in pet first aid, travels with a fully stocked ER Pet First Aid Kit including the accompanying book that includes answers to almost any emergency scenario! Nana is also uniquely qualified to deliver insulin and other injections, drops, creams and oral medications. For your additional comfort and protection, Nana's Pet Sitting also carries Pet Sitter Insurance.
Whether you choose daily visits or overnight, Nana's Pet Sitting is affordable, reliable and available to deliver professional personal care your pets deserve!
Another major difference between a boarding facility and Nana's Pet Sitting is the love of course! Staff at these facilities surely love animals but they see so many and are so busy. Nana has this incredible opportunity to bond with your pet and develop a love and friendship that you surely hope for. Seeing your babies get excited to see their sitter is so much better than bringing them somewhere new and scary.
Multiple Pets
According to statistics from the American Pet Product Manufacturers Association, half of all pet owners live with both cats and dogs in their homes. Throw in fish and birds and reptiles and you have a menagerie that no boarding facility can handle. Nana can!
Diseases
The close living quarters of a kennel promotes the spread of contagious diseases (e.g., think Kennel Cough). You may not want to expose your pet, especially vulnerable young animals or health compromised seniors, to these conditions. Or you may not want to give your dog the vaccinations that some facilities require.
Communication
There is no substitute for peace of mind when you are away from your pet. At Nana's Pet Sitting, lines of communication are always open with voicemail, Duo, texting, photos or short videos with daily notes. You will always be connected.
Other Services
During a home visit Nana will gather mail, bring the trash bins in or out, water plants and generally keep your house looking “lived-in” while you are away. Nana can also finish those dishes or last load of laundry you couldn't finish before you left. Just ask, almost any task can be accommodated!
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For More Information
If you have questions about this topic, Nana's Pet Sitting services or general questions, you can contact Denise (Nana) Pace at Nana's Pet Sitting. I'm also available by email Nana'spetsitting@gmail.com. Call or text 772-779-1354 https://nanapetsitting.wixsite.com/nanaspetsitting
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