Austin, TX
- February 20, 2008 - Professional
pet sitters offer pet owners convenience and peace-of-mind by
allowing them to leave their pets in the comfort of home while
they travel or work long hours.
Although pet
sitting has been around for many years, it is finally coming into
its own. Pet owners are seeing it as a valuable and practical
solution to caring for their pets when they are unable to do so
themselves. They find that using the services of pet sitters is
an excellent alternative to boarding their pets or having friends
or family care for them in their absence. When pet owners travel,
they are comforted by the fact that their pets are safe and happy
in their own home. Similarly, when their job requires they work
long hours, placing their pets in a professional pet sitter's
hands gives them peace-of-mind knowing their pet is not left alone
for an extended period of time. Pet owners who have never used
a pet sitter in the past are often sold on the service after just
one try.
The advantages
pet owners enjoy when a professional pet sitter cares for their
pets are many, including:
- The pet
stays in his normal surroundings; with the sights, sounds, and
smells that are familiar to him.
- The pet
does not need to be transported to a kennel or other unfamiliar
place.
- The pet
is able to follow his same routine (i.e. feeding, daily walk,
etc).
- The pet
and owner are able to develop an ongoing relationship with their
caregiver.
- Individualized
care and routines may be established for the pet.
- Household
services may be performed such as daily home security checks,
bringing in mail, and alternating lights.
- The pet
owner feels a sense of security, knowing his pet and home are
being looked after.
Pet sitting
has been named as one of the fastest growing home-based businesses
according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. "This growth
is a result of the importance we put on the pets we share our
lives with." said Therese Kopiwoda, founder of PetsitUSA.com,
"Now, more than ever, our cats, dogs and other pets are considered
family members rather than just pets. And, as family members,
we want only the best for them. Pet sitters help us in that endeavor."
Professional
pet sitters take pride in the personalized, ongoing service and
care they provide for their human and animal clients. Many of
them invest time and money on a regular basis to further their
pet-related education by attending industry related conferences,
taking classes in pet first aid, pet massage, pet behavior, and
dog training. And, while some may specialize in a particular service
such as daily dog walking, others offer a wide range of services
such as pet sitting, dog walking, dog park outings, overnight
stays with the pet, pet waste removal, dog taxi services, and
hospice care, to name just a few. Because pet sitting is a personalized
service, most pet sitters are able to work with the client to
develop specialized routines for the pet. In this way, pet sitters
serve as the pet owner's partner in the care and well being of
their pets.
Pet owners
who would like to know more about pet sitting and the pet sitting
business may visit PetsitUSA.com, where they will be able to search
for professional pet sitters in their area. They will also find
FAQs and information to help them with their selection of a pet
sitter, to prepare for their pet sitter's visits to their home,
to learn what to expect from their pet sitter, and to learn what
the pet sitter will expect from them.
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About PetsitUSA.com
PetsitUSA.com is one of the leading online destinations for pet
owners searching for professional pet sitters, dog walkers, dog
runners, and dog daycares throughout the United States. Based
in Austin, Texas, PetsitUSA.com was launched in 2003 by Therese
Kopiwoda, who also serves a small number of pet sitting clients.
For more information visit www.petsitusa.com.
