9/04/2012

When Considering Hiring A Cat Sitter San Francisco

By Martina Garrett


There can be a variety of reasons to choose a cat sitter San Francisco but for many pet owners they may still not see the advantage. There is no doubt that a pet can be left for short periods of time. However if you plan on going away and can't take your pet with you there is a solution. Remember that not all sitters are the same.

The rapid growth of sitters is a testament to the escalating demand by pet owners. At the very beginning sitters consisted of out of work adults or students in need of a fast buck. In many cases the job was done and without incident. Sometimes however this was not the case and instead there was a chance that pets were not cared for correctly.

Sitters now are professionals that often run their own businesses. These one man operations offer one type of service and that is pet sitting. These modern day sitters offer a pet owner a service that they can rely on. Of course the smart owner still proceeds with a little caution.

Hiring the right person for your pet is not easy. Since it is a job you should treat it as such and conduct interviews. Gather a list of important questions you want answered and have them handy during the interview. There is little doubt that sitters are in great demand any may not be available for an in person interview. A phone interview may often suffice.

Without a doubt there are some key questions you want to be sure you are asking. Ask if they can provide proof of insurance. They should carry liability insurance at the very least. This makes sure that there is coverage in case an accident has occurred in your home.

Professional sitters will often watch a variety of different pets. In order to do successfully watch these pets sitters are now trained. Ask about any and what type of training a candidate has taken. Regardless of the type of pet you have the person watching your pet should have gone through some form of training.

Many owners either skip this next question or forget to ask about it. Contracts are an important part of life. They provide piece of mind for both the pet owner and should be used by all professional sitters. Contracts spell out what services sitters provide as well as what is expected by the owner. These contracts do not need to be in depth but instead can be a couple of pages long.

For a number of owners the idea of leaving their pet alone is not an option so finding a cat sitter San Francisco is a must. In order to find the right one make it a point to conduct an interview ahead of time. There are a variety of crucial questions you should have answered so write these questions down.




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