Dogs
If there is a demand, there will be a business providing the service. So it is with the pet care business. Once upon a time people got pets and found time to care for them; if they had to be away, someone from the family or neighborhood was sure to look after the pet. Nowadays, most people, especially in urban areas, have a busy, complicated schedule and there is a growing need for pet care services as more and more pet owners find themselves facing pet maintenance issues when they busy working or have to be away from home for extended periods of time. Leaving pets with families or friends is not always practical. If you travel frequently, leaving your pet with friends all the time could put a strain on the relationship; after all your friends have a life too and they will resent having to put their plans on the back burner in order to pet sit your pet. It's much better to hire a professional pet service to meet your requirements.
A pet care service usually offers the following services
It is a good idea to book your pet care service well in advance of your plans, especially if you are going away. That way you can make sure they will take proper care of your pet in your absence, and the service people too will have the chance to understand your requirements and get acquainted with your pet.
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Dogs
Pet Care Services
If there is a demand, there will be a business providing the service. So it is with the pet care business. Once upon a time people got pets and found time to care for them; if they had to be away, someone from the family or neighborhood was sure to look after the pet. Nowadays, most people, especially in urban areas, have a busy, complicated schedule and there is a growing need for pet care services as more and more pet owners find themselves facing pet maintenance issues when they busy working or have to be away from home for extended periods of time. Leaving pets with families or friends is not always practical. If you travel frequently, leaving your pet with friends all the time could put a strain on the relationship; after all your friends have a life too and they will resent having to put their plans on the back burner in order to pet sit your pet. It's much better to hire a professional pet service to meet your requirements.
A pet care service usually offers the following services
- Boarding your pet when you have to go away on business or holiday
- Day care for your pet when you are away at work
- Walking your dog whenever required. Most pet care services have specified times or lengths of walks. For longer than these, they charge you extra.
- Grooming your pet. Some dogs require special grooming and if you don't have the time or knowledge to do it yourself, it's best to get a professional to handle the task.
- Feeding your pet.
- Plenty of attention and affection.
- First aid and veterinarian treatment if required.
- With a pet care service, you can get special, individual service catered to your and your pet's requirements.
- You don't have to worry about your pet mingling with other animals and contracting illnesses, which is what usually happens with pets boarded out in kennels.
- Your pet does not have to suffer the stress of traveling to a new place and staying with strangers. The service can send the minder over to your place so your pet remains in familiar surroundings.
- Your pet can continue with her/his usual feeding and exercise schedule. You can specify the duration and length of the walk as well as the area where you'd prefer your pet to be walked. If you have more than two pets, some services may offer you a concession for walking two dogs at the same time. If you want your dog/s need to be walked for longer than the usual duration, you will be charged extra.
- You don't have to worry about your pet becoming bored in your absence and chewing up your precious furniture and rugs or soiling all over the house.
- Your pet gets a thorough grooming as per the breed requirements. Not only will your pet look good and feel better, you won't be coming home to a smelly animal.
- The service you choose should be professional and businesslike.
- They should have a brochure or other written literature clearly stating the services they offer and their fees.
- They should be able to provide references.
- They should be polite and well-mannered and answer all your queries suitably.
- They should like animals and know how to work well with them.
- They should show an interest in knowing more about your pet.
- They have contacts with a competent veterinarian and must know enough First Aid in case your pet is suddenly taken ill.
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