Reasons why you need a pet or house sitter when you travel.
-The majority of hotels do not allow pets to be left alone in your hotel room. So, having a pet sitter come to your hotel room to sit your fur babies may be the best option for an activity that does not allow pets to be present.
-You may need to leave your fur baby at home but do not want to ask family or friends to sit and care for your pet.
-You may have a pet that has medical issues and either has to stay at home or at the hotel during certain activities.
What it comes down to is you need help.
Another option for you might be boarding your pet.
Some reasons pet owners do not board their pets, are:
-pet anxiety
-medical reasons
-aggressive behavior
If you are interested in boarding your pet, do the research for the location you are potentially planning to use. Read the reviews for the kennels and learn about what each location has to offer your pet during their stay. Questions you may want answered:
-Is there private boarding?
-Is there a run or walking?
-Is the facility noisy?
-What is the ratio of pet to staff?
-What are the facility's staff certifications, education, and background?
-If you have an intact pet, do they allow non-spayed or non-neutered?
-What are their immunization requirements?
-What is the cleaning process for their facility?
-Discuss costs.
Additional types of boarding can be pet hotels, veterinary office boarding, and private pet boarding.
-Pet hotels can offer more luxurious accommodations. From kennel boarding to cage free boarding.
-Veterinary boarding is usually in cages and use of dog runs. Veterinary boarding may be optimal with pets that have special health needs.
-Private pet boarding is having a hired sitter take your pet to their home. Benefits of this scenario are that it is usually a more intimate setting with fewer pets, and typically more attention and playtime.
And the other option is, pet and house sitters. Pet and house sitters come to your home or where you are staying to care for your pets.
You can have your sitter take care of the pets you have to leave at home or the pets you take with you on your trip.
Key preparation tips for Pet Boarding, and Pet Sitters are:
-Book your pet care early, well in advance of your trip.
-Update pet immunizations as needed, to include boarding medications if boarding.
-Make sure you have plenty of medications, food, treats and necessary supplies.
-Pack a to go bag. Add pet blankets, bed, toys, and any other necessities.
-If possible schedule sitter meetings with pet.
-Write a list of expectations, meal times, amounts of food, types of food, medications, treats, list any behavioral problems, make copies of any lists for the sitter then give the lists to sitter.
-Make a contact list with phone numbers, and contact information for people to be reached when you are not available. List potential unavailable dates and times.
-Do not give pet new foods or treats when traveling.
-If pet is staying home or if you have a veterinarian at your travel location, supply that information to your sitter especially if you have a pet with health issues.
-Have money available for emergencies or plan ahead regarding unexpected expenses.
-Plan payment for sitter. Discuss cost ahead of time.
Conclusion: preparations for travel with or without your pets is key to a smooth travel experience that is better for the whole family especially the fur babies.
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