Pet Sitting vs Boarding
There are various factors to consider when deciding whether to board your animals or hire a pet sitter. The top benefits of pet boarding are affordability and socialization. While it is healthy for your pets to socialize with other animals, boarding your pets for an extended period of time comes with many downsides. Our prices are comparable to those of boarding facilities and less expensive if you have multiple pets, so you don’t have to forgo pet sitting because of the cost. Along with our affordable prices, choosing us to care for your pets offers several additional advantages over boarding your animals. Pet sitting provides the comfort, routine, and safety your animals need to remain stress-free while you are away. The stability your animals receive with a pet sitter is especially important when you are away several days at a time. In-home pet sitting is also a great option for pets that can be aggressive with unfamiliar animals.
Comfort
Keeping your pets in a comfortable, familiar environment makes their separation from you easier. Changes to an animal's surroundings can be particularly stressful, especially for cats. It can be difficult for many animals to relax in a new setting because they are on constant alert. When your pets are boarded, they are exposed to a new environment and animals they aren’t familiar with. It takes time for animals to feel secure in a new environment, so boarding may not be the best option for your pets. Pet sitting allows your pets to remain in an environment they feel safe in and be with animals they know. We do introductory meetings with new clients so your pets will be at ease with us in their home. Pet sitting also allows your pets to roam free in your home or bedroom rather than being confined to a small pen for most of the day. We let your dogs outside in the backyard or walk them so they can get some exercise and have a potty break.
Routine
The routine of a consistent feeding and walking schedule provides stability to your pets. Animals are conditioned to receive food at a specific time and may experience high levels of stress and discomfort if their schedule is changed. Many boarding facilities feed all of the animals at the same time to alleviate complications. Not only will your pet's schedule be altered when they are boarded, animals who are nervous eaters may not finish their food. This can be especially problematic if your animals need care for an extended period of time. Luckily, pet sitting allows your animals to remain on their own schedule and eat around other animals they are familiar with. We visit as often and stay as long as needed to give your pets the proper care they deserve.
Health & Safety
The well-being of our pets is every pet owner's top priority. While most boarding facilities require vaccinations, this does not prevent the transmission of colds between animals or keep your pet safe from picking up environmental diseases. Allowing your animals to remain in their own home keeps your animal safe from illness. Another issue that may arise when boarding your pets is fighting between animals. Even animals who are typically docile can become more aggressive when they are constantly around animals they are not familiar with. Boarding your puppy or senior animal can be especially hazardous if they are not strictly monitored while interacting with the other animals. The safety of your pets is not guaranteed when they are boarded so pet sitting may be the best choice for your animals. Hiring a pet sitter gives you full control over the safety and care of your animals.
Aggressive Pets
Pets who are animal aggressive deserve the same level of care that other animals are given. It can be difficult to find a boarding facility that takes in aggressive animals because they do not want the liability. Animal breeds that are typically more aggressive can be difficult to socialize if this is not done regularly, from a young age. As an owner of an aggressive pet, you should not struggle to find someone to care for your pets while you are away. We take away that concern by visiting your animals at home several times throughout the day. You can be comforted knowing that your animals will not have to interact with unfamiliar animals which may lead to an altercation.
