Vacations, work trips, or weekend adventures away do not have to stop or be plagued by worry when you entrust your pet’s care to our sitters in Cherokee County. We take both your and your pet’s comfort seriously, offering transparent and reliable services to pet owners who need them.
To ease any initial concerns, we offer free orientations at clients’ homes, allowing us to get to know pets and learn about their specific needs. We can identify the number of visits per day you want for your pet and explain the benefits of in-home sitting versus boarding at a kennel, which may be more expensive and distressing for your pet, who may be accustomed to a calmer environment. Even if your pet has medical conditions that require them to take medications and make you concerned about leaving them at home, we can provide the extra attention they need, administering their medications when necessary and informing you when it is done.
Call the pet sitters for dogs, cats, and more of Critter Sitters at (404) 793-6178 to learn more about the services we offer.
Pet Sitting Cats and Dogs in Cherokee County
Before you select Critter Sitters to watch over your pet, we will have a pre-sitting orientation meeting at your home to make sure we are a good fit, and your dog or cat is comfortable with their prospective sitter. This will be followed by our multiple times per day visits with your pet when you leave town, which we can tailor to their unique needs.
Pre-Sitting Orientation
The pre-sitting meeting is the free orientation with your likely sitter. This takes place at your home so we can interact with your dog or cat before you leave town. We may ask lots of questions about your pet at this time to learn more about their personality. For example, we will ask about their favorite treats and toys, as well as their stressors so that we do not unintentionally upset them and mar the relationship. We will also aim to maintain whatever schedules you have in place for your pet so that they are not distressed by any major or sudden changes.
Not only will we discuss your pet, but we will also review what we do to respect clients’ homes. For example, in addition to turning lights on and off, watering plants, taking in the mail so it does not pile up on your doorstep, and ensuring doors are kept locked, we also refrain from using branded cars or uniforms. This keeps it so it is not obvious you are using a pet sitting service and your home is unoccupied, apart from your pet, for several hours during the day and overnight.
Daily Visits
The number of daily visits you request for your pet will depend on their needs entirely. For example, if you have a very independent cat who is not interested in strangers, they may only need short twice daily visits. When we arrive, we will give them their food, clean their litter boxes, and catch a glimpse of them to make sure they are accounted for. For more social cats, we will engage in play, potentially visiting them even more often if they enjoy people other than their owners.
Dogs generally need more frequent visits because they need to be taken out on walks throughout the day. Review your walk schedule with your sitter, and they will do their best to match it. Puppies and older dogs might need longer visits to ease any stress they might feel, and we can oblige as necessary so your pet stays happy when you are away.
These multiple times per day visits can give your pet the socialization and attention they need while allowing them to stay in the comfort of their own home, which boarding would not afford. Boarding your dog could make them vulnerable to illness or injury in a kennel, and being in that environment might cause extreme stress. Not only that, but boarding could be very expensive compared to our pet sitting services, which start at $25 for the first animal per visit and an additional $4 for each extra dog and $3 for each extra cat. Particularly if you have multiple pets, keeping them all together in your home and having a sitter come regularly to care for them can ensure their comfort and safety while their owner is out of the area.
Pet Sitters for Dogs and Cats with Varying Needs in Cherokee County
We understand that dogs, cats, and other pets of different ages, with different medical conditions, and with different personal histories might have vastly different personalities and needs, which we are ready to accommodate for owners with upcoming trips away on the schedule.
For example, pets of all ages might need to take daily medications for various conditions, such as diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, and urinary tract infections, which are particularly common in cats. Some medications might need to be administered twice daily, and owners might be worried about leaving their pets behind in such situations. Our experience caring for pets of all ages and with various medical conditions enables our sitters to handle these situations. We can pledge to update you each time your pet takes their meds so you know their health is being taken seriously.
If you recently adopted your pet or they came from a difficult past environment and are cautious of strangers, you might be concerned about pet sitting. While many dogs and cats can be territorial, the free home orientation can help address that, letting your pet get to know their sitter while you are still there. Similar concerns might arise for owners with younger pets like puppies and kittens, and we can provide the heightened care and attention such animals need and have come to expect.
Call Our Cherokee County Cat and Dog Sitters Today
Call the pet sitters for dogs, cats, and other pets of Critter Sitters at (404) 793-6178 for more about the services we provide in Cherokee County.
